Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time to start planning. Chances are that you’ll be visiting some type of body of water this season. So, while you’re out having fun in the sun, who will be looking after your home? The last thing you want to worry about while relaxing at the pool is your home security.

No matter where you end up swimming this summer, we have the best options for taking care of your home.

Personal Pool

Having a little oasis in your backyard is convenient, relaxing, and fun for the whole family. Even if you have the perfect pool, you still need to keep an eye on what’s going on. The outdoor camera captures the area you’re looking for, and makes sure you never miss a thing. You can tune in anytime, anywhere. With the live-stream feature, you can see what’s happening right then, or you can always review previously recorded footage.

The Local Waterpark

If you’re lucky enough to live nearby a waterpark, most of your summer is probably spent cruising the lazy river and riding water slides. Don’t let waiting for a delivery ruin your day at the park! With the doorbell camera, you’ll be notified as soon as your package is dropped off. You can even give the deliverer instructions through the two-way audio feature, so you’ll know your package is left in a safe spot.

Lake Day

Spending a day at the lake is fun, refreshing, and a nice break from reality. If you end up leaving the house in a hurry and don’t remember if you locked the front door, there is no need to panic. Thanks to smart door locks, you can check the status of your locks from anywhere. Enjoy your stress-free day on the water!   

Vacation Time

That beach vacation you’ve been waiting for is now worry-free. Even if you’ll be away from home for a few days, it will be like you never left. The control panel will take care of everything while you’re away, and keep you updated about what’s going on at home. Your system will work together to keep your home safe while you’re lounging on the beach, and you can check in any time with the convenient WISE Home Solutions app. Leaving home has never been easier.

Whether it’s a pool, lake, or ocean, you’ll have a relaxing time being able to control your security system from anywhere.  So, no matter where you go to cool off this summer, your home will be covered.

The getaway you’ve been waiting for all year has arrived. You leave the house in a rush of excitement, throw your bags in the car, and you’re on your way to the airport. Suddenly, that dreaded thought pops into your head:

Did I remember to lock the front door?

This is where your anxiety kicks in. Sure, you could turn around, but you would risk missing your flight. So, what do you do?

7 suggestions to eliminate your anxiety of leaving home

On-the-Go Security

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to arm and disarm your security system as you’re running out the door? With our Wise Home Solutions app, there’s no more wasting time or worrying about the locked door – simply hit a button on your phone, and go. How much simpler could it be?

Take a Peek

Never miss a thing from doorstep deliveries to what the dog is up to with video monitoring. With the Nest Cam, your home is always covered. While you’re out and about, Nest keeps an eye on everything for you, records continuously, and sends you an alert if anything out of the ordinary happens. 

Let Your Home Take Care of Itself

Through your control panel, automating your home is even easier. With “if this, then do that” style control, you can direct multiple controls at once. Set your home to lock the front door automatically upon arming the system, or ensure lights turn on when motion is detected.

Pick Your Guests

Going out of town, and need a friend to water the plants? Be in control of who’s allowed in your home. You can add, edit, and remove contacts to give those you trust access to panel codes and other features within the Wise Home app so you never have to worry.

Be in the Know

Regulate the emails, texts, and push notifications you care about with the ability to set preferences within our app. This feature can be used for the alarm, as well as other system events so you always know what’s happening at home.

DIY Add-ons

Started off with a basic security system, and now you want to add more control devices or cameras? No problem. With the Wise Home system, you can add devices, such as a doorbell camera or motion sensor, at any time. Connecting all your products into one set-up makes home security easier than ever.

Total Home Control

The smallest items in your home like thermostats, lights, garage doors, locks, and more are now under your control. With the Wise Home app, you have the power to control everything, including the temperature of your home even while you’re away. So, why not extend your vacation?

Now, peace of mind is more convenient than ever. By integrating your home security products with Wise Home Solutions, along with our customer service and 24/7 monitoring, your home will always be secure no matter where your vacation takes you.

Spring is famous for temperamental weather. One day it’s bright and sunny outside, the next it’s snowing. If you’re looking for home security Utah, you know this better than anyone. So, can your outdoor security equipment stand up against wild weather? We’ve picked our top three favorite weather proof products that will protect your home, and you don’t have to worry about weather damage.

Here are our top three weather proof picks:

Arlo Security Camera

This small, inconspicuous camera protects your home while withstanding almost any type of weather. The wireless Arlo security camera can be used indoors or outdoors, making them versatile and convenient. This camera can hold up in a variety of conditions including, sun, rain, wind, and snow. It functions in temperatures from -4°F to 113°F, making it an all-season security camera. If you live in a fluctuating climate, Arlo can handle any weather thrown your way.

Ring Video Doorbell

The Ring Doorbell makes life easier than ever by seeing who is at the door from anywhere. Luckily, this little camera is also weather resistant. Ring is designed to hold up in temperatures anywhere from -5°F to 120°F. No matter what is happening with the weather, your doorbell will be just fine.

Smart Door Lock

These locks make locking and unlocking the door a breeze. But, are they weather proof? The answer is yes. Smart door locks can withstand conditions similar to those Ring and Arlo can hold up in. As with most weather resistant technology, the locks may experience a decrease in battery life if they are completely soaked. However, rain and snow are not a problem, making these locks convenient in any climate.

No matter what kind of climate you live in, there are a wide variety of security products to make your home a little safer.

As technology evolves, so does the demand for gadgets that make our life easier. Think about how many devices you use on a daily basis. These devices allow us to browse the Internet, make phone calls, and entertain ourselves. From smartphones to tablets, just about everyone has some sort of smart technology at their fingertips practically all the time.

Maybe you thought it couldn’t get any better. However, smart home technology takes automation and convenience to a whole new level.

What is smart home tech?

Smart home technology lets homeowners seamlessly control different home systems remotely or through automation. The technology is adaptable to each family’s unique lifestyle. The goal is to make their lives simpler and save them money.

This technology is fairly new, but research shows that consumers are embracing these solutions with open arms. According to a 2015 study from Coldwell Banker Real Estate, about 28% of U.S. Internet users also used smart home solutions. It probably comes as no surprise that 47% of smart home technology users were millennials. While the other 42% of users have children under the age of 18 living in the home.

In 2016, 80 million smart home devices were delivered worldwide, a 64% increase from 2015, according to IHS Markit. That includes Nest thermostats and smoke detectors, August smart locks, and Ring video doorbells. A large amount of it was personal home assistants like Google Home, Bosch’s Mykie, and Amazon’s Alexa. Analysts say despite the growth over the past two years, 2018 will be the year of the smart home because the companies behind the technology will be smarter about educating their consumers.

 

“I think it’s definitely an opportunity for the electronics companies to educate them more that this could be a savings, not just simplicity and making your life easier and being able to use your phone to do everything,” says real estate agent Theresa Taylor, “I think if they knew the benefits about how it could save them money, it would be a more attractive feature and instead of being at the bottom of the list of what people want, it would probably move up to the middle.”

Here are some potential benefits to keep in mind when looking into smart home technology.

Home Safety

Smart security can alert homeowners to activity around doors and windows. It can include motion detectors, cameras, and even the ability to call out to a potential intruder via an app so that it sounds like someone is at home. This alone may be enough to deter some burglary attempts.

Energy Savings

Homeowners likely want to save money on energy. You likely already know about items such as smart thermostats, but there is also smart technology that can automatically turn the lights on and off, smart appliances, and advanced windows with smart insulation and controls.

Better building materials

Advanced technology has led to advances in building materials as well. For example, roofs are now coated with materials that contain pigments meant to reflect the sunlight rather than absorbing it the way a standard roof does. Over time, as this technology improves, homes will get more and more energy efficient.

Peace of mind

Some homeowners are particularly nervous and frazzled, and smart home technology trends that can help the homeowner have peace of mind. For example, people often worry about whether they’ve left the garage door up when on vacation. With smart garage door openers, the consumer simply pulls up an app on their smartphone, checks to see if the garage is open or closed, and can shut the door should it be left open. Other garage door units will automatically close the door after it has been left up for a certain amount of time.

Lifestyle convenience

Arguably the most important aspect of smart technology that homeowners appreciate is convenience. For example, some homeowners work long hours, but need to let in a plumber to make a repair while they’re at work. With smart locks, the plumber can key in a one-time code (usually via his cell phone) that will allow access to the home, and once the repairman leaves, the one-time code will not work again.

Smart home technology is growing, and here to stay. How will you integrate these new devices into your everyday life?