Ashley Williams

Belkin will drop Wemo cloud support in 2026—here’s how to keep devices alive, slash e-waste, and lock in privacy-first local control.

Thinking about upgrading to Matter over Thread? Here's what 2+ years of real-world testing revealed about reliability, setup complexity, and whether it's worth the switch from Zigbee and Z-Wave.

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...