Smart home maintenance tips to keep your Lima system running smoothly

Maintenance is vital to various parts of our lives. You exercise to keep your body in shape and take your automobile to the mechanic so it runs smoothly. Your Lima smart home is no exception. While it needs less care than your family SUV, you still need to do several things to keep components functioning smoothly. It’s simple, and we’ll make it even easier with the following smart home maintenance tips.

Clean Equipment Is Essential To Reliable Function

Dirt and dust are threats to sensors, video camera lenses, and all electrical components. How well do you believe your outside surveillance will detect prowlers if it’s coated in cobwebs? Your smart home won’t look so smart if it’s not functioning as you expect. But you’re able to help by completing these basic maintenance chores:

• Keep your surveillance lenses spotless by wiping them down regularly with a microfiber towel gently dampened with glass cleaner. Don’t use paper towels that can harm the lens, and never spray a cleaner directly on the camera.
• Prevent dust from collecting on delicate electronics. If debris work their way inside the housing, it can damage those sensitive electrical parts and halt needed air circulation. Even your command hub’s flat, narrow top can collect dust.
• When tidying up, quickly check to make certain your devices are attached firmly and positioned correctly.

It’s not challenging to keep your smart home equipment clean, but you should do a couple of other things to maintain error-free functionality.

Do a quick check of your Lima security system

Have you not been sent a smartphone alert in a while? Your system could be working great, and your home safe and secure, but it could also indicate something isn’t working right. Why not see for yourself by doing a quick inspection of your devices? Here’s how to proceed:

• Play the role of a burglar and try to activate your access point sensors, motion sensors, or additional devices you have. You can often put your system into “test mode” to avoid notifying your monitoring agents.
• Go into your home security cell phone app and look at the video feed. See if the images are sharp and the camera is pointing where it is supposed to be.
• If you have automation set up, verify it. Did the smart thermostat adjust at the specified time? Did your lights come on as expected?
• Verify batteries are replaced regularly. Some systems will even alert you when they’re low.

Evaluations can be completed periodically or at any point you suspect a device is malfunctioning.

Is your system firmware current?

Those smart tools you have across your house don’t just operate on their own. These incorporated instruments have firmware in place, so they function as intended. In many instances, the firmware will update automatically, but not every time. Install the updates as soon as they’re ready (your system will probably notify you) to prevent performance or security concerns.

Get a dependable smart home in Lima from Vivint

Interested in an intuitive, simple-to-maintain smart home in Lima? Consult with the home security professionals at Vivint. Offering the latest in home automation and exterior surveillance, we have the right tools for your family. Call (419) 614-6227 right away to customize your home security.