Smart Home

Man using a tablet to manage smart home Wi-Fi settings with multiple connected devices in a modern living room

Smart Wi-Fi Settings for Smart Home Performance

The average U.S. household has 21 connected devices, with laptops for remote work and school, security systems, smart lights, video game systems, elder care devices, and more all vying for connectivity, speed, and security. After...

A family using connected devices at home with a smart speaker on the table during a relaxed evening.

The smart home is undergoing a revolution: Why AI might need access to your cloud, calendar, and email

For years, we've lived with smart gadgets. We told our smart speakers to set timers, and they listened. But what if your home stopped simply listening and started knowing? The smart home is now undergoing...

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Digitalizing your home office with ADF scanners

There was a time when the hum of a home printer was the soundtrack of the American home office. In the past, almost every school project, concert ticket, and monthly bill resulted in a fresh...

Couple having a date night at home

Don’t let excessive buffering break your heart: Tips for a smooth Valentine’s Day movie marathon

Quick Summary: Planning a successful Valentine’s Day movie marathon requires more than just a great playlist; it requires a high-performance internet connection to help avoid excessive buffering. This guide explores how fiber internet helps provide...

I man in the kitchen next to his microwave while his smart devices is offline showing a red light

Is your microwave sabotaging your smart home connection?

It is a bizarre but common scenario: You pop a bag of popcorn in the microwave, and suddenly, your smart speaker stops playing music or your security camera feed cuts to black. You might think...

Is your internet 2026 ready?

Is your Internet 2026 ready? The 3 essential trends your home connection must handle

In the coming years, your home internet won't just be about browsing websites or sending emails. The digital world is about to take a quantum leap, bringing us closer to a truly intelligent and seamless...

Phil with his smart home kitchen

From smart speaker to smart agent: How AI is transforming Alexa and Gemini into proactive house managers

If you’ve owned a smart speaker over the last decade, you’ve experienced the first era of the smart home. It was useful, but limited: you had to explicitly tell it what to do. You’d walk...

AI is your expert friend

A friend who's an expert in everything—AI is changing how we live our lives

Tired of app overload? Meet your new best friend! Wouldn't it be amazing if you had a friend who was an expert in practically everything? Someone you could ask any question, big or small, and...

Phil with his smart home kitchen

Meet Phil: And discover the power of Quantum Fiber in your new home

The excitement of a new home is undeniable. It's a blank canvas, brimming with possibilities for personal touches, new memories, and the lifestyle you've always dreamed of. But what about the dream of a truly...

Mother with robot vacuum and baby

Mother’s Day smart home upgrades that help moms conquer their day

Moms are superheroes. Whether they’re tackling a 9-to-5, juggling school drop-offs and soccer practices, or managing a newborn’s unpredictable schedule, moms are the heartbeat of the household. And while they don’t need gadgets to be...