The Smart Home Audit

The Hardline Standard

Wireless is for Guests

A true executive home relies on Cat6 hardlines, not WiFi. I audit the walls to ensure Ethernet drops exist in the office, media room, and primary suite. If they are missing, I can negotiate the retrofit cost.

The Latency Killer

WiFi mesh networks add latency. Hardlines provide the zero-lag environment required for day trading, 4K streaming, and secure video conferencing.

ISP Reality Check

Fiber vs. Coax

Las Vegas is split. Some zones (Henderson/West) have CenturyLink Fiber (940 Mbps up/down), while others rely on Cox Coax (High download, low upload). I verify the exact node capability before you write an offer.

The Faraday Cage Effect

Stucco & Lath

Vegas homes are wrapped in chicken wire (lath) to support stucco. This creates a literal Faraday Cage that kills WiFi signals between rooms. Single-point routers do not work here.

The Solution

I check for "Access Point" pre-wiring in the ceilings to bypass the stucco walls and create a seamless RF environment.

Security Architecture

PoE vs. Battery

Battery cameras are toys. I audit for Power over Ethernet (PoE) and make sure it runs to the exterior corners. Real security requires continuous recording (NVR), not motion-triggered clips that miss the action.

The Smart Water Valve

The #1 insurance claim is water damage. I recommend and check for "Smart Water Shutoffs" (like Moen/Phyn) that detect leaks and cut the main line automatically.