Should I DIY My Smart Home or Hire a Professional?
Sometimes DIY home improvement projects go perfectly, creating something you can brag about. And other times, you end up in a pile of mess, wishing you’d called a professional. Smart home automation installation isn’t any different. Doing some research and...
What Services Does Hive Offer?
Hive provides home automation in Tampa Bay, but what does that really mean? The short answer is that Hive installs smart home technology. We connect different internet-related devices so you can control them with one device. Here's a common example. You might have...
What Additional Costs Could Increase My Smart Home’s Price?
Here at Hive, a premiere home automation company in Tampa Bay, we charge based on the labor time and cost of the materials. As with any construction project, sometimes unexpected problems that require more man hours and materials pop up during installation. To...
Surround Sound vs. 2.0 Speakers: Which Sound System is Best for You?
If you’re investing in speakers for your home, you don’t want to choose ones that leave you underwhelmed. You want the best, something that fits the environment perfectly. Finding what sound system is right for your home depends on several factors. But you’re busy — ...
Wireless Access Points vs. Mesh WiFi – What’s Best for Your WiFi Connectivity Issues?
You’ve had this Zoom call with a client scheduled for weeks. So of course, today is the day you have a spotty WiFi connection in your home office. The call starts in five minutes, so you go into troubleshooting mode. You turn the WiFi off and on. You move around...
Turret or Dome Security Cameras – What Kind is Best For You?
You’ve finally settled on installing security cameras in or around your home – congratulations! You'll feel safer knowing you'll have an eye on your home at all times. Now you need to pick out the camera that best fits your needs. Easy enough. You’ve already narrowed...
How a Smart Home Can Keep You Safe During a Natural Disaster
Your home, valuables, and family are priceless, and so is their safety. In Florida, we’re used to dealing with hurricanes and the potential damage they can bring. Hurricane Ian caused staggering damage and many people had to evacuate their homes. The decision to leave...
How to Make Your Home Smart
In this blog, we interview Jeffrey Harris, founder of Hive, to reveal the inside story of how you make a smart home. Here’s Jeff’s unveiling of “smart” technology and how it works. “The main principle I would like to share is one of one centralized hub. We can all...
What to Expect Before Installation of Your New Equipment
Here's a simple, concise guide mapping out Hive Design's smart home installation process to help our clients understand how we operate and know what to expect before, during, and after their equipment installation. Our installation process can be summarized as...
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