How-To Guides
Beginner’s Guide: How to Secure Your Home WiFi
To secure your home WiFi, change the router’s default admin password, turn on WPA3 encryption (or WPA2/WPA3 if older devices
October 21, 2026
To secure your home WiFi, change the router’s default admin password, turn on WPA3 encryption (or WPA2/WPA3 if older devices
Usually not. Smart bulbs, such as Philips Hue, WiZ or Kasa bulbs, should not be installed on a conventional dimmer
To choose the right size transformer for landscape lighting, add up the wattage of every fixture you plan to connect
Home automation can increase a home’s value and appeal, but it depends on what is installed. Permanent, well-integrated systems such
A good home theater installation starts with the room. Pick a room you can make dark, size the screen to
The smart home devices most worth having in 2026 are the ones you will use every day and that keep
To clean solar landscape lights, wipe the solar panel with a soft cloth dipped in warm water and a few
Put home security cameras where people actually come and go: every exterior door, the driveway and garage, side gates and
You can connect your TV’s sound to a home theater receiver or soundbar without an HDMI cable by using the
The cost of a whole home audio system depends mostly on five things: how many rooms (zones) you want music
Adam Zell, founder of Boston Automations, developed his passion for the Smart Home industry over 15 years while working in Silicon Valley and through his side business of installing gadgets in homes. In 2018, he partnered with a Massachusetts hardware manufacturer, leading Boston Automations to become a leading technology organization in New England and overseeing the region's largest smart home community.
