As an avid traveler, there is nothing better than being able to drop everything at a moment’s notice and set off for a weekend getaway at the lake house or an extended stay overseas. Still, there is a lot of planning that goes into trips, whether you’re flying by the seat of your pants or planning months in advance. The most complete monitored home security system on the market is worth checking out, discover what Vivint costs. At the end of the day, knowing your home is safe while you’re away is priceless.
Manage Your Lighting from Afar
A commonly adopted practice for regular travellers is automating their lighting on a schedule. Many believe this gives the appearance that someone is home, simply because they have their lights turned on in the evening for a few hours and then off at their typical bedtime. While automated lights have been around for some time, it is only just recently that homeowners have been enabled to manage them from their smartphones. Now, with the use of an Internet-enabled device, you can turn your lights on and off or simply set them on autopilot so you don’t have to think about them while you are away.
Use Smart Sensors to Protect Your Home From Unexpected Disaster
When the topic of home safety comes up, your first thought may be protecting your home from invasion. While this is certainly a concern for travellers, there are other unexpected disasters to prepare for while you are away. For instance, what if one of your appliances were to break while you were away? If a freezer or refrigerator breaks, you could lose food. If your heating and cooling system were to malfunction, would the dramatic temperatures outdoors being dangerous to items in your home? If a water leak were to occur, serious damage could be done to your home. There are many smart sensors on the market specifically targeted at potential disasters that could go wrong while you are away. Some will alert you to water leaks, while others will alert you if the temperature in your home changes.
Protect Your Home From Unwanted Visitors with a Smart Security System
Perhaps the most obvious way to protect your home is through the use of a home security system. Due to advances in technology, home security systems have moved beyond simply alerting you and the police if someone enters your home while you are away. Now, you can invest in smart locks and garage doors that allow you to control your entryways in your home from your smartphone or any other Internet-capable device. You can also have security cameras installed in your home, which can also be easily controlled from an app installed on your phone.
When you travel, the most important thing is that you are able to relax and enjoy yourself while you are away. Without the technology needed to secure and protect your home, it is impossible to feel at peace about being away. Adding home automation technology to your home gives you that peace of mind, and the carefree luxury travel you desire.
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noel
June 18, 2016 at 1:35 amI typically rely on friends to check or house sit my property while I’m gone. Need to start thinking more in terms of automating everything and being able to track from a distance.
Carmen Edelson
June 19, 2016 at 4:26 pmWe just recently automated our house and I love being able to see when someone rings my doorbell for afar.
Francesca @onegrloneworld
June 18, 2016 at 5:04 pmThis is really useful advice, I’m going to pin this so more people can see it! Having an app that controls the lights in your place is a genius idea! I have a bluetooth activated light bulb sitting in a corner somewhere that I haven’t touched yet, I’m going to try this out!
Carmen Edelson
June 19, 2016 at 4:35 pmThese apps can do everything around the house, even open/close your garage door.
mark wyld
June 18, 2016 at 8:07 pmHome security is very important to us all when travelling. Holidays are great and an escape from or day to day lives but sooner or later we need to return home. Hopefully to a house that has not been robbed. great read and tips
Carmen Edelson
June 19, 2016 at 4:39 pmWe updated this year and installed cameras throughout the property. I can sign in anywhere and see what’s going on in and around the house outside. It really makes me feel safer when I’m traveling too.
Lara Dunning
June 18, 2016 at 8:15 pmIt is truly amazing how far technology has come and continues to improve our lives. Such a useful post.
Carmen Edelson
June 19, 2016 at 4:42 pmTechnology especially for homes has improved dramatically in the last few years. I’m excited to see what else they come up with.
Anna Faustino
June 18, 2016 at 10:00 pmWow!! Technology is really changing how we live! Great writeup on this new home security feature.
Carmen Edelson
June 19, 2016 at 4:48 pmThanks Anna! I can’t wait to see what they come up with next. 🙂
Vicki Louise
June 18, 2016 at 10:41 pmGreat tips – we’re just about the head off on a 3 month trip so these ideas have come at just the right time!
Carmen Edelson
June 19, 2016 at 4:49 pmYou might want to look into automating your lights. It’s important for people to think your home when your not.
Long Nguyen
June 19, 2016 at 12:02 amIt seems that we should have a full investment of new system to get all connected and smart home equipments. could you please write one more article about your choice of equipments, and of system. We love to know the cost too 😉
Carmen Edelson
June 19, 2016 at 4:57 pmI’ll definitely do a follow-up article on what types of equipments are best. It all started with the Ring doorbell. I had foot surgery recently and wasn’t able to get up and answer the door everything I got a package, or someone was at the door. When someone rings your doorbell the app notices you on your phone. You can see who’s at your door and even answer it from anywhere. The system cost around $200 and it’s worth every penny.
Darlene
June 19, 2016 at 7:32 amWow! This is so awesome! Amazing what technology can now do for us. This could really come in handy for everyone who’s always traveling. Home security is really important!
Carmen Edelson
June 19, 2016 at 5:00 pmI like knowing that my house looks lived in even though we might not be home all the time. Smart home technology has allows us to have more peace of mind when we travel now.
Carly Moore
June 19, 2016 at 9:11 amI too usually have friends either stay at home or check the house. But I like the idea of being able to switch lights on to make it seem like someone is at home.
Carmen Edelson
June 19, 2016 at 5:01 pmI’ve had many of our friends housesit for us since we have two small dogs. When they are at work all day, it’s nice to know that the live still looks like someone is home.
Rob
June 19, 2016 at 12:57 pmVery interesting take on home security. I know many insurance companies require someone to physically check the premises every few days for insurance to be valid, do you know if this is a substitute that the insurance companies approve of? Or would you still need someone to come and check on your home?
Carmen Edelson
June 19, 2016 at 5:08 pmI don’t see a security guard checking in on my house on a regular basis here unless I lived in a gated community. Most homeowner insurance policies here in the U.S. give you credit for having an alarm system, and in my case hurricane impact glass windows that are hard to break into.
Suze - Luxury Columnist
June 20, 2016 at 5:42 amManaging your lighting from a distance is such a great idea and well worth doing for the peace of mind
Carmen Edelson
June 20, 2016 at 3:57 pmMy neighbors have a smart house and were just recently in Israel and were able to unlock his front door using his smartphone from Israel to let someone in. It’s amazing the things that you can do with this technology.
LeAnna Brown
June 20, 2016 at 5:44 amThe timed lights are a classic. I think that is a good and reasonably affordable way to help give the allusion that someone is home. But I love all the techy options out there now, too! Makes it a lot easier!
Carmen Edelson
June 20, 2016 at 4:03 pmI can’t live without home automation now. I can control my audio, lighting, cameras, and practically everything in our home with a single button on my phone.
Danielle Des
June 20, 2016 at 11:53 amI love the idea of automating the light on with an app. The last thing you want to do on vacation is worry about, did I turn the light on. I think this company will be really successful.
Carmen Edelson
June 20, 2016 at 4:07 pmMost of the time when we travel, I’m always thinking whether I left the front lights on or if I turn something off in the house. My life has gotten easier now that I can check with a click of a button.
anto
June 20, 2016 at 2:31 pmAhh yes this is always a bit of a thing when traveling. We have very good neighbors who check regularly and basically we have nothing of value, which totally shows from the outside…
Carmen Edelson
June 20, 2016 at 4:15 pmThat’s great that your neighbors keep an eye on your house when you travel. It certainly gives you peace of mind when you travel.
Priya
June 24, 2016 at 12:40 pmWhat a great app.. managing you lights and other features of your house remotely!! Technology is wonderful, thanks for sharing this neat app.
Carmen Edelson
June 26, 2016 at 10:53 amTechnology has improved so much over the last few years. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
Christine Ford
August 11, 2017 at 12:03 amThat’s a great home safety tips while on vacation. Home security systems are truly incredibly helpful. It surely gives us peace of mind. I enjoyed reading your blog.
Carmen Edelson
August 12, 2017 at 2:48 pmThanks, Christina! I appreciate it 🙂
Robert Miller
December 8, 2017 at 7:24 pmI definitely agree what is being said here.The idea of installing home security app while you are away is a must.Technology makes it easier for us 🙂 .Does this app also feature natural disasters such as storm,tornado or hurricane?
shaan
July 25, 2019 at 5:12 amGlad to read this post. i have gained much more knowledge about the new technology used for home automation’s
Carmen Edelson
August 6, 2019 at 3:01 pmHappy to share, thanks for reading!
Lalit
July 29, 2019 at 11:26 amThere is no doubt that smart home automation’s are future
Carmen Edelson
August 6, 2019 at 3:02 pmI totally agree!
Christian Alcantara
February 20, 2020 at 2:03 amThere really is a lot of ways on how you can keep your home safe, but one of the most reliable ones is installing a home security for your home, you really can’t beat it.
Carmen Edelson
February 22, 2020 at 4:25 pmYes, definitely!
Fence Norman O
April 14, 2020 at 7:12 amIndeed informative tips to make your home safe while you are enjoying the luxury of traveling. I think to install CCTV cameras in your house s the best idea aside.
Carmen Edelson
April 15, 2020 at 6:29 pmYes, those are great!
Aiden Kerr
July 28, 2020 at 4:14 amI don’t know about this type of technology. I learned a lot about it from your article.
Carmen Edelson
August 7, 2020 at 5:32 pmSo glad you learned something!
cecologicalca
July 31, 2020 at 3:46 amwow its amazing thoughts to handle different activities via a mobile phone instead of touching like switch on and off the lights on cell phone with the help of internet. Thanks for sharing such informative things .
Carmen Edelson
August 7, 2020 at 5:25 pmI know, technology is so amazing!
Cold Factor
April 17, 2021 at 6:22 amThese are great security solutions!
Carmen Edelson
April 26, 2021 at 2:33 pmThanks for reading!
tommazar985
July 29, 2021 at 1:07 amNice blog, Thanks for sharing the information.
Carmen Edelson
August 10, 2021 at 3:33 pmAlways happy to share!