3 Ways You’ll Benefit From Using Remote Access With a Smart Home
When you can control your home technology from anywhere in the world, you will reap benefits like better security, energy savings and time management
There are so many benefits of having a connected smart home in Lafayette, LA, from the convenience of instructing lights to turn on via voice control, to the enjoyment of playing music in any room of the house whenever you please, to the security of knowing you’ll get an alert on your phone the second an intruder triggers your smart alarm.
One of the overlooked benefits of smart technology is remote access — the ability to use and manage your smart home devices from anywhere in the world using only your smartphone, a portable touchscreen tablet, or even an Apple Watch. Keep reading to learn three of the top benefits you’ll receive from using remote access with your smart home!
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Better Security
After you arrive at work for the day, it’s easy to spend all morning worrying that you forgot to lock the door and arm the security alarm on your way out. If you have smart door locks and a smart alarm, you can put those fears to rest by using remote access. It only takes a few minutes to access your security devices on your smartphone app and check the status of your systems. If a door is unlocked or the alarm isn’t on, remotely secure your home with a few taps.
Remote access is also a lifesaver if an unexpected visitor or delivery person arrives at your house while you’re at work or on vacation. A smart doorbell with a video camera and two-way audio will alert your smartphone when someone rings the doorbell. You can view the live-stream footage to see who’s there and use the two-way intercom to communicate with the other person. You can instruct a delivery person where to place your package safely so it isn’t stolen while you’re gone.
Increased Energy Savings
Maybe your door lock isn’t the only thing you forgot while rushing out of the house in the morning. Have you ever returned from work and realized a light has been on all day? That just seemed annoying at the time, but have you considered the amount of energy you’re wasting at home? Lighting and the HVAC system are two big energy sucks in your house, but remote access to smart lighting and climate control can help you reduce unnecessary usage and lower your energy costs.
While you’re not at home, use your smartphone app to access your home’s lights and turn off any that were accidentally left on. You can also use your mobile phone app to pull up your smart thermostat and adjust the indoor temperature to an energy-saving mode when the house is empty.
More Efficient Time Management
Wouldn’t you love to have a few extra minutes in your day? With remote access, you can. When you’re heading home for the day, use your smartphone app to turn on your living room lamps to a cozy glow, adjust the temperature to your preference and play your Wind Down Pandora station over the speakers. When you get home, you can immediately pour yourself a glass of wine and sit down to relax for a few minutes.
It’s simple: smart technology with remote access adds more security, efficiency, and convenience to your life. Are you ready to transform your Lafayette, LA, house into a smart home? Then let’s talk about the solutions that are right for your lifestyle needs. Call us today at 337-268-9753 or fill out a contact form online. We’re looking forward to working with you!
