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Smart home maintenance recommendations to keep your Tampa system running properly

December 16, 2024
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Maintenance is essential to many aspects of our lives. You work out to keep your body healthy and take your car to the shop so it operates properly. Your Tampa smart home is no different. Although it demands less upkeep than your family SUV, you still have to do some things to keep devices functioning smoothly. It’s simple, and we’ll make it even easier with the following smart home maintenance recommendations.

Clean Devices Are Vital To Proper Function

Dirt and dust are threats to sensors, video camera lenses, and all electrical components. How well do you think your exterior surveillance will detect prowlers if it’s covered in cobwebs? Your smart home won’t appear so smart when it’s not operating as you expect. But you can help by performing these basic maintenance tasks:

  • Keep your surveillance lenses clear by wiping them regularly with a microfiber towel gently moistened with a safe cleaning solution. Don’t use paper towels that may scratch the lens, and don’t spray a liquid right onto the camera.
  • Prevent dust from collecting on sensitive electronics. If particles work their way inside the housing, it can harm those sensitive electrical parts and impede needed air circulation. Even your central interface’s level, narrow top can collect dust.
  • When dusting or cleaning, do a quick inspection to make sure your devices are connected firmly and placed appropriately.

It’s easy to keep your smart home equipment spotless, but you ought to do some other things to ensure proper function.

Perform a quick check of your Tampa security system

Have you not been sent a smartphone alert in recent weeks? Your system could be working well, and your house well guarded, but it may also mean something is malfunctioning. Why not find out by conducting a short assessment of your equipment? Here’s how to proceed:

  • Assume the role of an intruder and see if you can set off your motion detectors, door and window sensors, or additional devices you have. You can often set your system in “test mode” to avoid alerting your monitoring team.
  • Access your home security smartphone app and check the video footage. Ensure the images are sharp and the camera is directed where it is supposed to be.
  • If you have automation set up, verify it. Did the smart thermostat change settings at the proper time? Did your lights turn on or off as you wanted?
  • Verify batteries are switched out periodically. Numerous systems will even notify you when replacement is needed.

Inspections may be conducted infrequently or any time you believe a component is failing.

Is your system firmware up-to-date?

Those smart devices you have around your house don’t just operate automatically. These incorporated instruments have firmware built in, so they function as expected. In many situations, the firmware will update automatically, but not always. Install the updates as soon as they’re released (your system will likely alert you) to prevent errors or security concerns.

Get a dependable smart home in Tampa from Vivint

Do you want a dependable, simple-to-maintain smart home in Tampa? Connect with the home security professionals at Vivint. Providing you the latest in outdoor surveillance and automation, we have the right tools for your family. Call (813) 590-1845 today to customize your home security.