Matrix Technology Solutions

04/21/2026

Product Opinion: New eero Signal

eero has released the eero Signal for for $99.99 for LTE and 199.99 for 5G. What does that mean? eero now has a backup cellular device that connects you to the internet when your primary internet service goes down.

So, you have an eero system and live in SE Louisiana, wow, this will be great for hurricane season. NOT SO FAST!

As an eero certified dealer and installer, I am here to warn you of what will happen during an outage from a storm.

1. It does not work unless you have electricity. Yes, it works if you have a generator or a large backup battery like a UDPOWER S2400 Portable Power Station but pay attention to number 2.

2. If a storm hits and you have electricity but no internet, you will be faced with jammed cell towers. The cell towers will be flooded well past capacity and the internet will be so slow that it will be unusable except for texting. The cellular providers do not offer any prioritization of service unless you are on the first responder network, also known as FirstNet, which is a special network only for credentialed first responders.

3. eero Signal requires an active eero Plus subscription to provide cellular backup, costing $99.99 per year (or $9.99/month) for the standard plan. This subscription provides 10 GB of data per year. Yes, per year. A higher tier, eero Plus 100, is available for $199.99 per year, offering 100 GB of data per month. 10 GB will last most people 2hrs. 100 gb may last a day, 2 if you are careful and have no kids.

So, good for the casual internet outage? Yes, as long as you have the top plan. I would say this is a great product for times when you need internet for the most critical of connections and are patient but not for casual surfing, streaming TV or Netflix and definably not for gaming.

My suggestion for SE Louisiana residents, install a generator and get Fiber. That will be your best bet provided a tree doesn't take out the aerially run fiber line.

Please note: this is not an attempt to bash eero. eero is a fantastic product. I sell and install eero for customers weekly. This is an attempt to make folks in our area understand the reality of this product in a very specific situation.

If you would like to learn more about the eero product line or about this specific eero product, feel free to give Matrix Technology Solutions a call at 504.584.7036.

04/05/2026

Now you see it, now you don’t! Fun project installing multiple Sonos zones and a new TV for a great customer.

04/05/2026

We are spending Easter morning launching the new live streaming capabilities at St.Martin’s Church on Metairie Rd via YouTube. . Thank you to the folks in Seaside for sending a picture of the Live Broadcast.

10/25/2025

Not so quick TV install in the French Quartes. This TV was the perfect fit for the space. New Arm mount now lets then see the TV in the kitchen area. Another customer converted to YouTubeTV.

10/21/2025

Great project completed on the Northshore. Two home theaters, full network install, smart lighting and shades, outdoor kitchen and master bedroom TV all integrated into Control4.

07/26/2025

A few pictures from our latest job. Control4, Sony 98, 85, 65 and several 55’s. 20 MartinLogan ceiling speakers. MartinLogan Motion® XT F200 and C200 and M8’s powered by a Marantz Cinema 30. MartinLogan Artisan series powered by a Cinema 50. 10gb fiber to all the switches. Unifi Building Bridge connecting the pool house. Unifi Max Pro switches, U7 Pro AP’s and a ton of Sonos.

07/07/2025

04/16/2025

Control4 pre-released X4 today. If you are interested in upgrading, give is a call at 504.584.7036 to discuss. We have upgraded our system to start familiarizing ourselves with it and will be communicating special upgrade pricing in the coming weeks.

More about X4: https://www.snapav.com/shop/en/snapav/x4

04/08/2025

PSA: There seem to be a lot of people receiving texts that they have been noticed on Linkedin and have been recommended for a remote work position.

It's a SCAM. Don't fall for it.

They ask you to contact them on WhatsApp or Microsoft Teams and they ask you a series of questions under the guise of filling out an application for employment that is nothing more than farming information necessary to steal your identity.

Be diligent, be smart and trust your Spidey Sense!

Here is an example of how it starts: Hi, I'm Stephanie from Klarna. Your background and resume have been recommended by multiple online recruitment agencies. Therefore, we would like to offer you a great remote online part-time job to help merchants update their data, increase visibility and bookings, and provide you with free training. Flexible part-time and full-time work, allowing you to work 60 to 90 minutes a day, 5 days a week, and earn extra income on weekends. You can work anytime and anywhere according to your schedule and earn $200 to $500 a day. The basic salary is $2,000+ per week. Paid annual leave: In addition to maternity leave, paternity leave and other statutory holidays, ordinary employees have 15-20 days of paid annual leave.If you would like to join us, please contact us via WhatsApp: +16109756206
(Note: you must be at least 25 years old)

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04/07/2025

iPhone or Mac user? Be aware!

iOS 18.4 and macOS 15.4 enable automatic OS update installation for everyone who's disabled it. You need to manually change these settings if you can't afford to risk interrupting your workflow via updates.

04/07/2025

Moving to AT&T Fiber? Have a large home (+3000 SQ FT)? AT&T has several speed options to consider. What makes sense for you? A few things to consider.

AT&T has recently increased their fiber offering to include the following speeds:

Internet 300: 300 Mbps
Internet 500: 500 Mbps
Internet 1000 (1 GIG): 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
Internet 2000 (2 GIG): 2000 Mbps (2 Gbps)
Internet 5000 (5 GIG): 5000 Mbps (5 Gbps)

This thing is, if you have a large home, you probably have your own router, switch and access points. Unless you have a router that is brand new, it will not connect to the AT&T device above 1gb. Most households don't need more than a gigabyte up and down. In fact, most households don't need mare than 500mb of internet.

Talk to a third party installer to help you determine your needs. We do this all the time for our customers. No need to spend money on bandwidth you don't need let alone cannot use.

Have a question, give us a call at 504-584-7036 for a free consultation.

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