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Wiring A Smart Home

Smart Home-owners · 21K views · 7:38

Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Multi-day

Estimated Cost

$200–500

Permit Required

Yes

Tools Needed

voltage tester, wire stripper, crimper, fish tape, drill
Ever wondered how a smart home is wired? We're building ours from scratch and wanted to give a peek behind the scenes. You might ask why one would opt for hard wires when there is some pretty amazing wireless technology available. Hard wires allow for quicker, more reliable performance, plus no batteries! Wireless networks also get overcrowded easily, which can kick devices off the network and create unreliability. There is no doubt that wireless technology gets better and better every year, but when the option is there, hard wired technology is typically preferred. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment. Thanks for your support!