Storm-Ready: How Smart Homes Help You Weather the Worst
As the peak of storm season approaches, this is one of the best times to ensure your home is prepared. This includes not just having an emergency preparedness kit but also utilizing technology that can help keep your home safe. Smart home systems aren’t just for convenience – they can be a lifeline during severe storms.
Stay Powered When the Grid Goes Down
Power outages are probably the most common – and disruptive – consequences of severe weather. HavenSmart can integrate your backup power systems, like generators or home batteries, with the rest of your smart home system. These can be set to prioritize essential functions, such as refrigerators, lighting, Wi-Fi routers, and security systems.
Smart monitoring lets you know exactly what’s powered, what’s not, and how long your backup reserves might last. You can even check the power status of your home remotely. So even when the rest of the neighborhood goes dark, your home stays up and running where it counts.
See What’s Happening – Even if You’re Away
Whether you’re across town or hundreds of miles away, your smart home security cameras give you full visibility into what’s happening at home. With cloud storage, your footage is safe even if local systems are compromised, and motion-triggered alerts keep you informed of any unexpected activity – like storm damage or unfamiliar movement.
If you need to evacuate, knowing you can check in and get real-time updates brings powerful peace of mind.
Remote Access Provides Real-Time Reassurance
A HavenSmart home tech system puts control in your hands – wherever you are. Using your phone or tablet, you can remotely:
- Lock or unlock doors in case you need to let someone access your home
- Turn off appliances that can do without power while you’re gone
- Adjust the thermostat to prevent damage due to humidity or extreme temps
- Turn lights on or off
- Check in on indoor conditions like temperature or flooding
When you’re away from home during a storm, these capabilities can be the difference between quick action and costly damage.
Using Security Cameras to Keep an Eye on Your Home
During a storm, staying informed about what’s happening at your home is crucial – especially if you’re forced to evacuate or need to check in on a second property. HavenSmart can fit your home with smart security cameras that can provide you with a live feed. The cloud-based storage for these cameras provides full visibility, even in the event of local power or internet service disruptions.
With motion detection and instant alerts, these systems can notify you of potential storm damage, flooding, or any unexpected movement in and around your property. Whether you’re across town or across the country, our smart cameras let you see for yourself that everything is safe or to act quickly if it’s not.
Make Sure Your Home is Storm-Ready
If you’re not sure whether your smart home system is fully prepared for hurricane season, now’s the time to check. We’re here to help you assess, upgrade, and optimize so you can feel confident no matter what the forecast says.
Let’s make sure your home has your back when the weather doesn’t. Reach out today to schedule a smart home checkup or consultation.
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