Author: Graham Copeland

What to Expect at Livewire’s Ketra Lighting Experience Center

We had some folks come by our Ketra Experience Center when the cameras were rolling. No script, no paid testimonial. Just genuine experience and reaction to how lighting can rock your world… when it’s done RIGHT. The videos below are a taste of what to expect when you step foot into the Ketra Center. How […]

Peace of Mind and Security with Home Automation

The Real Value of Home Automation: It’s Not About Your Electric Bill When people first consider home automation, they usually ask the practical questions: Will this lower my energy bill? Can a smart thermostat really save money? Is this worth it, or just expensive tech? These are fair questions. But if you only look at […]

Benefits of Lighting Control

The Real Benefits of Lighting Control (Beyond the Tech Talk) If you hang around smart home nerds long enough, the conversation always circles back to one question: “What are the benefits of lighting control systems?”Okay, maybe not exactly that, but we do talk an awful lot about how much easier life gets with it. In […]

Surprising Savings of Home Automation: Time Saved, Stress Lowered, Life Upgraded

Most people chase energy bills and rebates when they think “savings.” Livewire’s Henry Clifford flips the script: “If you believe that time is the most valuable thing of all… that’s really where I see us saving people… automating routines… not walking around the house to turn off lights… sleeping better because of better light.” Time […]

October Newsletter – Create Outdoor Spaces You Never Want To Leave

See how Coastal Source, Lutron, and Livewire bring resort-quality ambiance to your home Meet Peter Sepesi, VP of Sales at Coastal Source an expert on this groundbreaking partnership between Coastal Source and Lutron. Peter brings deep industry expertise and a passion for innovation to outdoor lighting solutions that transform how we experience our homes. This […]

Choosing the Right Smart Home System

Most people ask, “How much does home automation cost?” Livewire’s Henry Clifford tackles it head on: “That question is sort of like asking, well, how much does a car cost… a Ford Festiva is, I don’t know, 10 bucks, and a Ferrari is a million dollars. So they’re both cars.” From there, Henry explains how […]

September Newsletter – Your Home. Your Vision.

Be proactive in your projects, not reactive. In this month’s newsletter, Livewire Design Engineer Eli Johnson unpacks system design. Livewire brings it to life, showing customers exactly what to expect before a single wire is installed. Design engineering avoids costly mistakes by ensuring all the details of your project co-exist exactly how you want them to […]

Understanding Home Automation Needs: Why “Tell Us About Your Pain” Comes Before Picking Tech

When most people start exploring smart home technology, they lead with the wrong question: “Which system should I choose….  Alexa, Google, Home Assistant, or Apple?” That’s like walking onto a car lot and asking, “Which color should I get?” before knowing whether you need a pickup or a minivan. As Livewire’s Henry Clifford puts it: […]

A Hands-On Review of the FutureCare HomeKit

I’ve always loved the side of home technology which caters to the “need” vs. “want” customers. It feels good to help someone live independently or deliver peace of mind. Some of the best moments in my career revolve around watching paralyzed veterans type an email with nothing but the movement of their eyes or enabling […]

Reviewing the Juke+ 6-Zone Streaming Amplifier

Multiroom audio is an interesting category. While it may seem as though most Americans are perfectly happy placing their iPhones inside a bowl for optimum sound performance, thankfully there still appear to be plenty of folks who crave a little “extra cheese on their Whopper,” as Chris Rock would say. Couple that desire with 25 […]