Smart home maintenance tips to keep your Fort Myers system running properly

Maintenance is essential to various aspects of our lives. You exercise to keep your body in shape and take your vehicle to the mechanic so it operates properly. Your Fort Myers smart home is no different. While it needs less attention than your car, you still must do some things to keep components operating smoothly. It’s simple, and we’ll make things even simpler with these smart home maintenance recommendations.

Clean Equipment Is Vital To Reliable Function

Dirt and dust are hazards to video camera lenses, sensors, and all types of electronics. How reliably do you believe your outdoor surveillance will detect intruders if it’s coated in cobwebs? Your smart home won’t appear so smart if it’s not working as you expect. But you can help by performing these basic maintenance tasks:

• Keep your camera lenses spotless by wiping them frequently with a microfiber towel gently moistened with a safe cleaning solution. Stay away from paper towels that can harm the lens, and never spray a liquid straight onto the camera.
• Prevent dust from collecting on fragile electronics. If contaminants work their way inside the housing, it can damage those sensitive electrical parts and impede needed air circulation. Even your central command panel's flat, narrow top can accumulate dust.
• When dusting or cleaning, do a brief check to make certain your components are connected solidly and placed appropriately.

It’s not hard to keep your smart home devices spotless, but you can do some other things to promote error-free functionality.

Do a quick test of your Fort Myers security system

Have you not gotten a smartphone update in a while? Your system might be fine, and your home safe and secure, but it might also mean something is malfunctioning. Why not see for yourself by doing a brief inspection of your equipment? Here’s how to proceed:

• Assume the role of an invader and see if you can set off your access point sensors, motion detectors, or whatever devices you have. You can usually set your system in “test mode” to avoid contacting your monitoring agents.
• Access your home security mobile app and check the video stream. Determine if the images are clear and the camera is aimed where it needs to be.
• If you have automation programmed, verify it. Did the smart thermostat update settings at the specified time? Did your lights turn on or off as planned?
• Verify batteries are replaced regularly. Some systems will even alert you when replacement is needed.

Evaluations can be conducted infrequently or any time you suspect a component is failing.

Is your system firmware current?

Those smart tools you have throughout your house don’t just function independently. These incorporated components have firmware built in, so they operate properly. In many situations, the firmware will update automatically, but not always. Install the updates as soon as they’re ready (your system will likely notify you) to avoid errors or security problems.

Get a low-maintenance smart home in Fort Myers from Vivint

Looking for an intuitive, easy-to-maintain smart home in Fort Myers? Speak to the home security specialists at Vivint. Offering the best in home surveillance and automation, we have the right tools for your family. Reach out to (239) 326-6141 right away to design your home’s security.