Category: Livewire News

Livewire Acquires Richmond-Based Integrator Avico

Livewire has continued to grow its footprint in Central Virginia with the recent acquisition of fellow Richmond-based integrator, Avico. Effective June 17, all of Avico’s customers transferred to Livewire, who assumed all day-to-day operations of the business. “We’re thrilled to welcome Avico’s customers to the Livewire family,” said Livewire C.O.O. Stacy Hicks. “And we look […]

3 Smart Ways to Secure Your Home

Want to have peace of mind that your home is safe and secure at all times? Want the ability to manage home surveillance and security from your mobile device? Livewire offers total home security solutions that not only protect you from intruders, but detects a fire, water, and carbon monoxide presence. Even better? It can […]

Livewire Recognized by CE Pro 100 as Central Virginia’s Top Integrator

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 […]

The Best Home Technology Companies in Richmond

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 […]

Home Hub Showdown: Google vs Amazon

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 […]

Your Wi-Fi Signal And 9 Obstacles Killing It Softly

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 […]

Security System Installation: Professional or DIY?

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 […]

Does Your Control System Need More Than One App?

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 […]

Cybersecurity Tips for Your Smart Home

Even the most tech-savvy among us can feel like a babe in the woods when it comes to protecting a home or business network from cybersecurity threats. When we explain to clients why it’s important, it helps to compare cybercrime to the physical security industry. I explain that their home or business now has digital […]

The Impact of Remote AI on Smart Home Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing our world at a dizzying pace. It promises to improve lives and make us all better, faster, and stronger (or maybe unemployed!). I spend a considerable amount of time studying where AI might impact the smart home, particularly in the arena of remote monitoring. While this category is still in […]