Smart Home Technology for Summer Vacation Security by Chafin Communities

Thanks to smart home technology, planning a summer getaway and leaving your house behind has never been easier—or more secure. Instead of worrying about finding a house sitter, these tools can ensure that you come back to your home just as you left it. Let’s take a look at some of the tech that can give you peace of mind this summer. 

Doorbell Cameras 

Doorbell cameras have become increasingly popular in recent years. Not only can you watch for trespassers, but you can also keep an eye out for expected visitors while you are away. Many of these doorbells have a 2-way communication feature, allowing you to talk to the mailman or anyone else who approaches your door. Whether you use the video doorbell to deter theft, track packages, or record footage, they all serve a helpful purpose while you are away. 

Smart Locks 

Perhaps you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle, but you still have plants to water, mail to collect, or fish to feed. In that case, you may need to ask for help from neighbors while you are away. With smart locks, you no longer have to worry about making an extra copy of your key. These locks offer options to use keypad codes, voice control entry, or even remote control entry. If you do not want to give someone the permanent code to your home while you are away, you can allow them inside with an app on your phone, increasing your home’s security, while also taking care of home maintenance. The remote control keypad also comes in handy if you realize that you forgot to lock the door when you are already halfway to your destination. 

Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

It is important to install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for the safety and protection of you and your home. However, when you are away, you may not be able to hear the alarm of a traditional detector. Fortunately, there is the option to install smart smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors that will send you a notification directly to your mobile phone. They will also send low battery alerts to your phone, allowing you to prepare accordingly. 

Smart Home Thermostats 

While you are on vacation, you likely don’t need to use the same amount of energy at home. The benefits of a smart thermostat are that you can control the temperature of your home from your phone, no matter where you are. This allows you to reduce your energy consumption white you are gone and and adjust it back to a comfortable temperature before your return. Additionally, if there are unexpected changes in the weather, you have the ability to adjust your thermostat without stressing about sending someone into your home or returning early. To make things even more convenient, some smart thermostats have a scheduling feature, so the temperature will adjust as you have set. In that case, you can set it once and not have to worry about it again, giving you the full relaxation you need on vacation. 

Smart Home Lighting

Maybe you told everyone in the neighborhood and all your coworkers that you are going on a vacation, or maybe you don’t want anyone to know that you will be gone. If you are looking to give the impression that somebody is home, smart lighting can do the trick. With the scheduling feature, you can ensure that the lights are on during the day and turned off at night, just like you would if you were home. 

Now that you have read our tips, we hope that you feel prepared and empowered to take the vacation that you deserve. You deserve a vacation where you can truly turn your brain off and relax, but that can be hard to do when life keeps going. Scratching just one additional thing off of your plate may help you feel at peace while you are away, so including smart home technology in your home may be worth considering.