As technology advances, with it comes the evolution of devices that can make staying connected to what’s happening inside (and outside of) your home simpler than ever. Read ahead to learn more about some smart home systems that can help you stay on top of your family’s security and provide peace of mind during the moments when you can’t be right there with them.

This piece of equipment is versatile with its variety of applications and uses. The temperature sensor, when paired with a smart home thermostat, monitors the temperature of a specific room or area to ensure that it stays within your preferred, designated limits. Users can monitor room temperatures from a mobile app and set automated schedules and rules to ensure that room temperatures will adjust to stay exactly where they should be. Used within your home, this smart home device can give you the confidence that rooms such as common areas, baby nurseries, and pet spaces are always at a safe and comfortable temperature during any season.

For businesses, the temperature sensor can be utilized to ensure that product safety is maintained in environments such as pharmacies or food service establishments, where a controlled environment is imperative to operations.

Another new product to the personal security sector is a modern technology known as Connected Car—a vehicle monitoring tool that can be integrated with an available smart home app to keep you informed about the status of your vehicle.

The innovative system comes with a device that utilizes your car’s OBD-II port and can communicate information regarding your vehicle’s diagnostic status, location, and driving behaviors. When utilized in conjunction with your smart home system, you can establish automation rules that use your vehicle’s location to perform tasks such as adjusting the temperature in your home or turning on the lights. While convenience is a major benefit to
utilizing the Connected Car technology, it also provides for enhanced awareness of the status of your vehicle, no matter who is behind the wheel.

A new item is making it easier to create a more reliable Wi-Fi network within your home or business. The IQ Router System is a mesh Wi-fi router system that essentially “blankets” your
home with connectivity. The routers, also known as satellites, expand your network and ensure that no matter where you are in your home or office, you have the connectivity you require. The intuitive “handoff” feature passes connectivity to the satellite nearest to you as your Wi-Fi device moves throughout your space. This helps to avoid the occurrence of “Wi-Fi dead spots” and ensures that you can fully take advantage of the internet services you use your hard-earned money to pay for each month.

For more information on router systems within your home, you can check out RI Home Security’s Home Network Series video resource that provides information on how to set up your home network.

Water doesn’t typically fall high up on the list of things that we actively work to protect our homes from on a daily basis; however, the damage that can be caused by water is often more extensive, and expensive, than people realize.

Besides issues stemming from the exterior of your home—think severe weather, flooding, or issues with the foundation—water damage can also be sustained from interior sources such as faulty household appliances, leaking pipes, or malfunctioning plumbing systems. Not only can these problems damage your items and valuables, but when left unchecked, they can lead to serious structural damage to your property and create severe health hazard issues, such as toxic mold.

Flood sensors that are strategically placed throughout the home in areas that may be more susceptible to issues with water (like the bathroom, laundry room, or garage) can be integrated with your smart home system to alert you to the presence of water and give you the chance to minimize any damage that may be sustained. If you also utilize smart locks for your home, you have the added benefit of being able to allow access to a plumber or a trusted friend or neighbor if you are away when these issues arise.

This app is the smart home hub—the core of the security system. This is where your security and technology equipment seamlessly integrate to create an effortless approach to keeping your home and family safe. This superstar app gives you the capability to monitor, adjust, and secure your smart home devices or vehicles in a myriad of ways:

Monitor – No matter what time of day, the smart home app can keep you in the know by allowing you access to view your system’s video feeds right from the palm of your hand. This
accessibility in conjunction with the ability to filter your alerts ensures that you’re able to see more of what you need to and less of what you don’t. The app’s Smart Signal feature also gives you the capability to verify alarms, cancel false alarms, or send signals— depending on what type of emergency situation you’re in—right from the app interface.

Adjust – Maximize safety and comfortability by using the smart home mobile app to control elements of your home environment. Compatible with Siri, users can utilize the Scenes feature to establish and assign voice commands to certain adjustable parameters. Giving Siri a short command on your way out the door can activate your security system, lock your doors, and even adjust your thermostat according to your preferences.

Secure – With the Smart Home Mobile App, making sure that your home, family, and belongings are secured has never been more convenient. Whether you’re utilizing the Connected Car feature to track your teen driver’s location or notifying the authorities of suspicious activity that your system picked up, this powerful and capable platform helps to make your goal of safety and security that much more effortless.

Having this user-friendly mobile app at the epicenter of your home security technology allows you the convenience to be able to carry your system with you anywhere. Enjoy the peace of mind and confidence that comes from always knowing what’s happening when you’re not around.

RI Home Security customers can take advantage of a special free demo offer to experience the convenience of the Smart Home Mobile App interface before officially taking the leap. To try out the technology, contact RI Home Security to get set up with a free demo account today.

There are a lot of responsibilities when it comes to managing your home and ensuring that your loved ones are safe and secure. Incorporating the equipment mentioned above into your current security measures can free up the time you need to focus your attention on other matters, while still knowing that all is as it should be while you’re away.