Selecting the right internet speed is essential for smart home functionality. At RightFiber, we offer a variety of speeds—including 350 Mbps, 750 Mbps, plus 1, 2, or 5 Gig. With so many providers, speeds, and packages available, how do you know which one is best for your smart home?
First, it’s important to fully understand how you use the internet at your house. The amount of speed you need depends on how many people are in your household, how many devices are connected at once and what internet-based activities you engage in.
Here’s a breakdown of the categorization of users:
● 1-2 Light Users: If your household primarily uses the internet for browsing, checking emails, and occasional streaming on one or two devices, 350 Mbps has the capacity to meet your internet needs.
● 2-4 Moderate Users: For homes where multiple people are working or studying remotely, gaming online, or regularly streaming HD videos, 750 Mbps or 1 Gig offers a smoother experience without any interruptions. This is ideal for families with several connected devices in use at the same time and a few basic smart devices.
● 5+ Heavy Users: Smart homes with numerous smart devices connected—think TVs, gaming consoles, security systems, and digital assistants—should strongly consider a 2 to 5 Gig plan. These speeds are for device-heavy households and ensure ultra-fast downloads, lag-free online gaming, and seamless 4K streaming even during multi-user peak demand hours. It also keeps smart home systems operating at high functionality, with devices such as sprinklers, lighting, or kitchen appliances.
Here’s what internet usage at a smart home can look like with a family of four: two parents working remotely, a teenager who loves online gaming, and a younger child who enjoys streaming their favorite cartoons:
● Mom is on Zoom calls and uploading large files daily.
● Dad streams 4K videos and uses cloud-based apps for work.
● Teenager live streams with friends while gaming online.
● Child watches cartoons in HD on a tablet.
In addition, everyone in the family uses a variety of internet-based smart devices:
| ● Smart TVs | ● Outdoor Security Cameras |
| ● Ring Camera | ● Wireless Locks |
| ● Wireless Garage Doors | ● Home Security Systems |
| ● Smart Displays | ● WiFi Smart Lightbulbs |
| ● WiFi Electric Fireplaces | ● Smart Thermostats |
| ● Smart Plugs | ● WiFi Microwaves |
| ● Smart Crockpots | ● Robot Vacuums |
| ● Smart Thermostats | ● WiFi Exercise Equipment |
| ● Smart Refrigerators | ● Virtual Assistants, such as Alexa, Echo, Siri, etc. |
| ● and more options being added daily |
This family wants at least 2 Gigabits of speed to achieve the smoothest connections for all activities simultaneously, and it would benefit most from 5 Gig of speed.
Another internet performance factor is the WiFi signal and reach. Sometimes not all rooms in your home get the same strength of WiFi signal. That’s where RightFiber SmartPods come in. This technology extends WiFi coverage to every corner of your home, eliminating dead zones. So, whether you're upgrading to 2 or 5 Gig or staying at 350 Mbps, 750 Mbps, or 1 Gig, SmartPods ensure that every device in your home gets reliable, consistent connectivity—no matter where it is located.
At RightFiber, we’ve got the speeds to fit your home’s needs. And with the option to add SmartPods, we also have whole home WiFi coverage to keep every device connected at all times. For more information on how to upgrade your internet for the best smart home experience, contact RightFiber today!