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Everyone wants a happy home but how exactly can you get one? Decor and lifestyle trends are an effective way to achieve peace of mind in your space. Hygge is a Danish living principle turned popular trend that emphasizes living in the moment and values contentment with one’s current state. According to the trend, coziness

This year’s recognition by CE Pro marks nine in a row for the Richmond-based company. RICHMOND, VA – For the ninth consecutive year, Livewire has earned a spot on the annual CE Pro 100 list. With the No. 77 ranking, Livewire once again secured its place as the top-ranked home technology services provider in Central

At Livewire, we’re often asked how much a smart home costs.  We’re amazed how many industry colleagues shy away from the question lest they scare away potential customers. Solid information about the total cost of ownership associated with a solid home technology system is paramount to making an informed buying decision. Investing in home technology

There are three main types of access control systems, which determine how permissions are assigned and controlled within an organization. Not all fit with each business either. Business size, the number of users and entries, and the level of security needed all play a factor. For example, a single office will need very different security

Clients often ask us who are some of the best home technology companies in Richmond they should consider when planning a home technology installation. Of course, we’ll toot our own horns – after all, we’ve been named the region’s best integrator by CE Pro for nine years running. However, we also actively encourage our customers

I can’t resist new shiny objects. Even though the Wi-Fi 6 standard just debuted less than 24 months ago, that may as well have been a decade in tech years. The new eero WiFi Pro 6E mesh network is a great example of this new phenomenon of incremental, but nevertheless meaningful, upgrades well before the

Here at Livewire, we get asked all the time which smart home hub does the best job controlling home technology. We decided to create a simple article highlighting the pros & cons of each major platform to help our clients decide for themselves which one works best for their home. Since the Amazon Echo debuted

Here at Livewire, we get asked all the time which approach is best for navigating your control system; “one app to rule them all” or multiple apps? We decided to create a simple article highlighting the pros & cons of each category to help our clients decide for themselves which one works best for their

With the abundance of security system options available in today’s market, choosing between them can be tough! While professionally-installed and monitored systems continue to evolve with streamlined technology and helpful integrations, more and more DIY solutions emerge every day. With so many options to choose from, the question of “which is best?” is asked more than

You’ve done everything right, so why is your wi-fi signal still spotty? Anything in your line of sight can negatively impact your Wi-Fi signal. The materials used to construct your home, your neighbor’s networking activity, the layout of your furniture, and even certain kitchen appliances can impede the performance of a home network. But what