Author: Larry Robertson

Using a Smart Alarm System for Vacation Home Monitoring

Comprehensive Vacation Home Monitoring:  X-Sense Smart Alarms

Vacation homes benefit greatly from automation to ensure safety, security, and peace of mind. Installing a vacation Home monitoring system from X-sense helps you monitor and respond to potential dangers, even when you’re not there. Expanding your vacation home automation system goes beyond convenience—it’s essential for safeguarding your investment. The X-Sense line of Wi-Fi-enabled...

Rachio 3 - A Smart Sprinkler Controller for Vacation Homes

Smart Sprinkler Controller for Vacation Homes: Rachio 3

The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller for Vacation Homes redefines landscape management through its innovative, efficient, and user-friendly watering solutions. Whether you own a cozy cottage or a large lakeside retreat, this smart sprinkler controller ensures your property remains lush and healthy, even when you’re miles away. Discover how integrating this advanced technology into...

Automate Vacation Home Lights with Kasa Smart Dimmers

Automate Vacation Home Lights with Kasa Smart Dimmers

As the sun starts to set on a crisp Saturday afternoon, you prepare to settle in for the big football game. Imagine the perfect scene: the soft glow of your living room lights perfectly complements the vibrant display on your television, creating an ideal viewing experience. With the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch, you...

Optimize Your Vacation Home Network with UniFi Cloud Gateway

Optimize Your Vacation Home Network with UniFi Cloud Gateway

In today’s digital age, having a reliable, safe, and secure vacation home network is essential for both relaxation and remote work. Managing your remote vacation home network can be challenging, but the UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra is designed to simplify this task. This powerful device promises to deliver exceptional performance, advanced security, and seamless...

Reolink Camera Installation Guide: Man on a ladder installing a security camera, ensuring vacation home security and peace of mind.

Reolink Camera Installation Guide: Step-by-Step NVR Setup

In my previous blog post, “Best Security Cameras for Vacation Homes, Cottages, & Cabins,” I reviewed the crucial steps of selecting the ideal security cameras and Network Video Recorder (NVR) to protect your property. I highlighted the importance of choosing the right cameras, aiming to show how these decisions form the foundation for your...

Advanced security camera system monitoring a vacation home, providing reliable surveillance for cottages and cabins

Best Security Cameras for Vacation Homes, Cottages, & Cabins

Securing your vacation home, cottage, or cabin is crucial, and selecting the best security cameras can significantly enhance your peace of mind. After years of testing various brands, I have confidently chosen Reolink security cameras for our vacation property. This blog post aims to share my journey, highlighting why Reolink’s security cameras emerged as...

Leaking water heater in a cottage demonstrating the need for Wi-Fi leak detection systems

Water Leak Detection for Cottages: Avoiding Costly Damage

Ever worried about water leaks at your cottage when you’re miles away? Water leak detection for cottages, vacation homes, and cabins provides a crucial layer of protection against water damage, ensuring peace of mind against the often-overlooked threat of water leaks. You’ll receive instant notifications through email or the app the moment a water...

Should You Keep a Landline for Your Vacation Home??

Choosing the Best Connectivity Option for Your Vacation Home

In the ever-evolving landscape of network technology, choosing the best connectivity option for monitoring and alerting critical environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and power status is crucial for vacation home owners. This blog post guides you through the decision-making process, weighing the pros and cons of landline, broadband internet, and cellular connectivity options...