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Ashley Williams

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.

Smart Home Lighting 101: Smart Bulbs vs. Smart Switches and Dimmers
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Smart Home Lighting 101: Smart Bulbs vs. Smart Switches and Dimmers

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.

24 Jun 2025 By Ashley Williams
Solution Spotlight: Local Smart Pet Monitoring for Aging Cats
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Solution Spotlight: Local Smart Pet Monitoring for Aging Cats

How Serenity Smart Homes built a privacy-first smart pet monitoring system that caught health issues early and keeps every fur baby safer.

23 Jun 2025 By Ashley Williams
What Sengled's Outages Taught Us About Cloud Reliance, And How to Build a Smarter Smart Home
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What Sengled's Outages Taught Us About Cloud Reliance, And How to Build a Smarter Smart Home

Learn how to protect your smart home from cloud outages by prioritizing local control and reliable automation solutions.

22 Jun 2025 By Ashley Williams
How Sengled's Recent Outage Left Their Customers in the Dark
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How Sengled's Recent Outage Left Their Customers in the Dark

Discover how Sengled's June 2025 multi-day outage highlights the risks of cloud-dependent smart bulbs and why local control is essential.

21 Jun 2025 By Ashley Williams
Solution Spotlight: Smart Laundry Reminders for ADHD Homes
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Solution Spotlight: Smart Laundry Reminders for ADHD Homes

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.

06 Jun 2025 By Ashley Williams
Zigbee vs. Z-Wave: Technical Guide for Smart Homes (2025)
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Zigbee vs. Z-Wave: Technical Guide for Smart Homes (2025)

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.

27 May 2025 By Ashley Williams
5 Strategic Ways Real Estate Investors Can Use Smart Home Tech to Increase Value and Stay Competitive
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5 Strategic Ways Real Estate Investors Can Use Smart Home Tech to Increase Value and Stay Competitive

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.

10 May 2025 By Ashley Williams
How Smart Home Technology Can Support Your Autistic Household
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How Smart Home Technology Can Support Your Autistic Household

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.

10 Mar 2025 By Ashley Williams
Building the Ultimate Smart Home with Mini PCs, Home Assistant, and Zigbee
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Building the Ultimate Smart Home with Mini PCs, Home Assistant, and Zigbee

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.

18 Feb 2025 By Ashley Williams
Why Smart Homes Should Work for You, Not the Other Way Around
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Why Smart Homes Should Work for You, Not the Other Way Around

Save time, reduce stress, and gain peace of mind with smart home automation designed for South Jersey families, caregivers, and real estate pros.

23 Jan 2025 By Ashley Williams
Why Privacy Matters in Smart Home Automation
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Why Privacy Matters in Smart Home Automation

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...

11 Jan 2025 By Ashley Williams