Discover the truth behind smart lighting myths so you can create efficient, guest-friendly, mood-perfect lighting that works, even when the Wi-Fi doesn’t.
Ashley Williams is the founder of Serenity Smart Homes, a privacy-first smart home consulting companu based in South Jersey. With over 20 years of experience in internet infrastructure and cybersecurity, she helps families, solopreneurs, and real estate investors design smart spaces that are secure, sensory-friendly, and built for real life. When she's not building automations or wrangling devices, she's raising her daughter and nerding out over all things tech and home comfort.
Discover the truth behind smart lighting myths so you can create efficient, guest-friendly, mood-perfect lighting that works, even when the Wi-Fi doesn’t.
How Serenity Smart Homes built a privacy-first smart pet monitoring system that caught health issues early and keeps every fur baby safer.
Learn how to protect your smart home from cloud outages by prioritizing local control and reliable automation solutions.
Discover how Sengled's June 2025 multi-day outage highlights the risks of cloud-dependent smart bulbs and why local control is essential.
Stop rewashing mildewed clothes. Discover how a quick-ROI, renter-friendly smart plug, Home Assistant, and encrypted push alerts deliver gentle laundry reminders that save time, energy, and sanity.
This guide will specifically explore two widely adopted smart home communication protocols: Zigbee and Z-Wave. Both Zigbee and Z-Wave provide secure, local control without relying on Wi-Fi or cloud-based services, offering a foundation for reliable home automation.
Real estate investors can boost profitability and deliver better experiences by integrating smart home features into their properties. This guide walks you through practical examples and proven strategies so you can turn connected technology into a competitive advantage.
Explore how smart technologies like Philips Hue, Lutron Caséta, Zigbee devices, YoLink, and Home Assistant can support neurodivergent households by simplifying routines, increasing comfort, and creating a more adaptive, functional living environment.
Ready to build a smart home that actually works for your life? Discover essential home automation components, from local smart hubs to water leak sensors, that increase your sense of safety, reduce stress, and simplify your routines.
Save time, reduce stress, and gain peace of mind with smart home automation designed for South Jersey families, caregivers, and real estate pros.
When it comes to smart home automation, privacy should be a priority, not an afterthought. Yet with major tech companies like Google and Amazon embedding themselves into our daily lives, many people feel forced to trade privacy for convenience. At Serenity Smart Homes, we believe you don’t have to make...