Everyone knows the basic safety procedures when traveling for a few days, which include checking door locks, checking the heating, and turning the lights off or on as desired.
Smart home technologies facilitate these security checks, but there is an important trick that many overlook, which can make a big difference.
The trick you should follow when leaving home for a few days if you have any advanced devices in your home is to open all smart home apps to check connections and updates, according to a report by "CNET", a site specialized in technology news, which was reviewed by "Al Arabiya Business".
It may seem simple, but you would be surprised how often you might find an app that does not work remotely due to WiFi not working because of router or app updates, or the need to activate a new firmware update before leaving, which is not always something that can be done remotely.
To perform this task, it is enough to open the app and check the WiFi connection and firmware settings.
If there is a security camera or pet camera, check the live view to make sure it is working and this usually means that everything else on the device is also working. If the device is like a leak detector or motion sensor, visiting the main page to check that the device's status is active and reporting data usually is enough.
For smart thermostats, you should check the accuracy of the temperature readings and that you can adjust the temperature from your phone. For devices connected to a central platform like “Apple Home”, check them to make sure all device boxes are active and working properly.
Usually, this step only takes about one minute if everything is working properly.
