Get your vacation home ready for winter

Summer is coming to an end, the days are getting shorter, and it might be time to say goodbye to your vacation home for a while.

But before you pack up, lock the door, and head home, there are a few things worth thinking about. Colder temperatures, unwanted water, or a door or window left open can be easy to miss when no one’s around.

Luckily, your vacation home doesn’t have to be completely on its own.

With a few good frients staying behind, you can keep an eye on things from home and know if something needs your attention.

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Don’t let the cold catch you by surprise

When no one is around every day, it can be difficult to know just how cold it gets inside your vacation home.

A Smart Humidity Sensor can keep track of both temperature and humidity while you’re away. Depending on your smart home setup, you can be notified if the temperature drops too low, giving you a chance to react before the cold causes bigger problems.

Because while your vacation home might be taking a break for the season, freezing temperatures certainly aren’t.

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Keep the water where it belongs

Freezing temperatures can be especially bad news for your water pipes. If the water inside freezes, the pipes can burst, leaving you with water where it shouldn’t be.

Place a Water Leak Detector somewhere you want to keep an extra eye on, like under a sink or near a washing machine. If it detects water, your smart home can let you know, so you don’t have to wait until your next visit to discover the problem.

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Keep an eye out for unwanted visitors

An empty vacation home can be tempting for burglars, especially when it’s clear that no one has been around for a while.

An Entry Sensor on a door or window can detect when it’s opened while you’re away. And if you’re afraid someone will smash the glass, you can install a Vibration Sensor to detect intruders.

Depending on your smart home setup, you can be notified when that happens, even when you’re nowhere near your vacation home.

It won’t stop someone from trying to get in, but it can make sure an open door or window doesn’t go unnoticed.

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So, while you head home for the season, your frients can stay behind and keep an eye on things.

That way, your vacation home is never quite on its own – even when you’re not around.