Smart home maintenance tips to keep your Columbus system running smoothly

Maintenance is crucial to many parts of our lives. You go to the gym to keep your body in shape and take your vehicle to the service shop so it operates reliably. Your Columbus smart home is no different. Although it demands less upkeep than your family SUV, you still have to do several things to keep components running as intended. It’s not difficult, and we’ll make things even easier with these smart home maintenance tips.

Clean Hardware Is Key To Dependable Function

Dirt and dust are hazards to sensors, video camera lenses, and all electrical components. How well do you think your outside surveillance will detect trespassers if it’s obscured by cobwebs? Your smart home won’t seem so smart if it’s not working as you expect. But you’re able to help by performing these easy maintenance chores:

• Keep your surveillance lenses clear by wiping them down regularly with a microfiber towel gently dampened with an appropriate cleaner. Don’t use paper towels that may harm the lens, and never spray a fluid straight onto the camera.
• Don’t let dust gather on delicate electronics. If contaminants get inside the housing, it can impact those sensitive electrical components and prevent air from circulating. Even your central command panel's narrow, flat top can gather dust.
• When tidying up, quickly inspect to make certain your devices are connected securely and situated correctly.

It’s not hard to keep your smart home equipment clean, but you ought to carry out a couple extra tasks to promote performance.

Do a quick check of your Columbus security system

Have you not received a smartphone alert in some time? Your system could be working well, and your home well protected, but it may also mean there is an issue. How about finding out by conducting a brief inspection of your components? Here are some suggestions:

• Assume the part of an intruder and try to set off your motion sensors, entry point sensors, or other devices you have. You can usually place your system into “test mode” to avoid contacting your monitoring agents.
• Go into your home security cell phone app and look at the video footage. See if the images are sharp and the camera is directed where it needs to be.
• If you have automation programmed, verify it. Did the smart thermostat change settings at the proper time? Did your lights illuminate as expected?
• Make sure batteries are changed regularly. Some systems will even notify you when they’re low.

Assessments can be conducted infrequently or at any point you believe a sensor is malfunctioning.

Is your system firmware updated?

Those smart tools you have throughout your house don’t just function independently. These connected components have firmware installed, so they operate as intended. In many cases, the firmware will update automatically, but there may be exceptions. Run the updates as soon as they’re ready (your system will likely notify you) to prevent errors or security problems.

Get a low-maintenance smart home in Columbus from Vivint

Interested in an intuitive, low-maintenance smart home in Columbus? Consult with the home security experts at Vivint. Offering the best in home automation and outdoor surveillance, we have the right tools for your family. Reach out to (706) 770-6611 right away to design your home’s security.