Homes in Marshall, Longview, and across East Texas are getting smarter, faster, and more connected. At Shilowe Electric and Data LLC, we handle the low voltage and home technology work that keeps it all running the right way. From structured Ethernet cabling and whole-home Wi-Fi design to TV mounting, smart device setup, and clean cable management, we install every system with the same care we bring to electrical work. No loose ends. No dead zones. No shortcuts.
Whether you are setting up a home office in Hallsville, upgrading your network in Longview, or building a fully integrated smart home in Harrison County, our team maps out the right solution for your space before we run a single cable. We are licensed, insured, and guided by the same faith-driven standard that applies to every job we take on. Call (940) 281-9940 or contact us online to get started.
In an era where high-speed connectivity is essential, a hardwired connection remains the gold standard for stability. We provide professional Cat5e and Cat6 cabling installations that deliver lightning-fast data transfer speeds and ultra-low latency. Whether you are setting up a home office, a gaming station, or a commercial network, our precision wiring ensures your infrastructure can handle heavy bandwidth without the interference or dropouts common with wireless signals.
Standard routers often fail to cover every corner of a modern home, leading to frustrating dead zones and slow speeds. We specialize in designing and implementing robust Wi-Fi networks using advanced mesh systems and strategically placed access points. Our team optimizes your configuration to ensure seamless roaming and maximum signal strength throughout your entire property, allowing every member of your household to stream, work, and browse simultaneously without interruption.
A professional TV installation does more than just save space; it transforms the look of your entire room. We provide secure wall mounting for screens of all sizes, ensuring perfect leveling and optimal viewing angles. Our comprehensive service includes expert cable management, where we hide unsightly wires behind the wall or within sleek conduits, giving your entertainment center a clean, minimalist, and high-end finish that complements your interior design.
Modern technology should make your life easier, not more complicated. We assist you in building a fully integrated smart home ecosystem by professionally installing and syncing devices such as smart thermostats, intelligent lighting, automated locks, and voice assistants. We take the guesswork out of the setup process, ensuring all your devices communicate effectively on a secure network so you can enjoy the full convenience of a truly connected home.
There are a handful of low voltage and smart home installers serving the Marshall and Longview area. Here is what sets Shilowe Electric and Data apart.
What We Offer | What It Means for You |
Licensed Low Voltage & Electrical Contractor | Shilowe Electric holds both electrical and low voltage licensing in Texas. You get one contractor who handles your Ethernet cabling, Wi-Fi design, TV mounting, and any electrical outlet work that goes with it, without coordinating multiple trades. |
Clean Installs, No Exposed Cables | We route cables inside walls wherever possible and use paintable surface conduit when in-wall routing is not feasible. Every installation leaves your home looking better than before we arrived. |
Proper Network Design, Not Just Cable Runs | We plan the placement of access points, switches, and cable drops based on your floor plan and actual usage needs before we pull a single cable. This prevents dead zones and network bottlenecks that show up after a rushed install. |
Faith-Driven, Honest Service | We operate by the same principle on every job: do the work correctly, charge fairly, and stand behind the result. No upselling for services you do not need. |
Single Point of Contact for Home Technology | From smart thermostats and automated lighting to wall-mounted displays and structured cabling, we handle the full scope. You do not need a separate AV company, a network installer, and an electrician. |
Serving East Texas Homes Since Day One | We are based in Marshall and serve the communities we live in. We understand the types of homes, layouts, and connectivity challenges that are common across Harrison County and the surrounding region. |
Shilowe Electric and Data LLC provides low voltage and home technology services across Marshall, Longview, Hallsville, Gladewater, Jefferson, Kilgore, Tyler, and surrounding communities in Harrison County and neighboring East Texas counties. Call (940) 281-9940 to confirm coverage for your area.
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Low voltage systems operate at 50 volts or below and include everything from Ethernet networks and Wi-Fi access points to smart home devices, TV installations, and cable management. Unlike standard electrical work, these systems handle your home's data, entertainment, and automation rather than its power. As homes in East Texas add more connected devices, streaming setups, and work-from-home stations, low voltage infrastructure becomes just as important as the electrical panel. A properly installed system means faster speeds, fewer dropped connections, and devices that work together without constant troubleshooting.
Cat5e supports speeds up to 1 Gbps over distances up to 100 meters, which is sufficient for most home networks today. Cat6 supports up to 10 Gbps over shorter runs and handles more bandwidth with less interference due to its tighter twist and internal separator. For homes in Marshall or Longview being wired from scratch or being renovated, Cat6 is generally the better investment because it is more future-proof and costs only marginally more to install. We assess your home's layout and usage needs before recommending a cable type, so you are not paying for more than you need or settling for less than your network requires.
Yes, for devices that stay in one place. Wired Ethernet delivers faster speeds, lower latency, and a more stable connection than Wi-Fi for smart TVs, gaming consoles, desktop computers, home security hubs, and streaming devices. Wi-Fi is ideal for phones and tablets that move around the house. A well-designed home network uses both: a wired backbone for stationary devices and a strong Wi-Fi layer for mobile ones. Shilowe Electric installs Cat5e and Cat6 drops throughout Marshall-area homes so that your most demanding devices always have a clean, interference-free connection.
Dead zones happen when a single router cannot reach every corner of your home, which is common in larger East Texas properties, homes with thick walls, or multi-story houses. The most reliable fix is a properly planned mesh Wi-Fi system with access points placed at strategic locations throughout the home. We design the layout based on your floor plan, run the necessary Ethernet backhaul cables so the access points communicate at full speed, and configure the network so your devices roam seamlessly from room to room without dropping the connection. A mesh system with wired backhaul is a significant upgrade over stacking range extenders, which can actually slow down your network.
We mount screens of all sizes, from compact bedroom televisions to large living room displays and outdoor entertainment setups. Our service includes securing the bracket to studs for maximum stability, setting the correct viewing height, and managing cables. For in-wall cable concealment, we run HDMI, power, and audio cables inside the wall so nothing hangs in view. In walls where in-wall routing is not possible due to insulation or fire blocking, we use paintable surface conduit for a clean finish. We also handle the connection of all components, including soundbars, streaming sticks, cable boxes, and gaming consoles, so your setup is ready to use when we leave.
Yes. We work with existing smart home ecosystems and can add to them, fix integration issues, or expand them to cover more of your home. Whether you have a Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or Apple HomeKit setup, we install additional smart thermostats, lighting, locks, and sensors in a way that connects them to your current system. If your current network cannot support more devices reliably, we address the infrastructure first so that everything runs without lag or dropping offline.
In Texas, most low voltage and data cabling work, including Ethernet installation, Wi-Fi setup, TV mounting, and smart device installation, does not require a building permit. However, any work that ties into your home's main electrical system, such as adding a dedicated outlet behind a wall-mounted TV or powering a smart home hub, does fall under standard electrical code. Shilowe Electric handles both the low voltage and the electrical side, so if your project crosses that line, we handle it all correctly and without the need for separate contractors.
For a typical single-story home in Marshall or Longview with four to six Ethernet drops in key rooms, a full installation usually takes one day. Larger homes with more drops, multiple floors, or complex routing through finished walls may take two days. We give you a clear estimate during the initial walk through so you can plan accordingly. Homes currently under construction or renovation are the easiest to wire because walls are open, but we handle retrofits in existing homes regularly and have methods to run cable cleanly through finished spaces with minimal disruption.
Yes. Buyers in the Marshall and Longview market increasingly expect homes to support fast internet, streaming, and smart devices out of the box. A home with structured Ethernet cabling, a strong Wi-Fi infrastructure, and clean cable management in entertainment spaces stands out compared to one that relies entirely on wireless or runs visible cables along baseboards. Documented, code-compliant low voltage work completed by a licensed contractor also gives buyers confidence and can reduce negotiation friction during inspection.