Town & Country, Keller Williams Realty
It's easy to understand the advantages of a smart home hub - after all, what could be better than making your technology simpler to use? While smart hubs connecting your devices can have major benefits, one common concern is security risk. To enjoy your smart home devices safely and securely, it's important to understand ways to mitigate risk.
When compared to physical locks on your doors and windows, digital security systems might seem less important. However, when you have a smart home hub with multiple connected smart devices, a digital break-in can be severe.
Luckily, most hubs and devices have plenty of built-in features to help protect your home security. Voice control is one savvy option that makes your devices only respond to the sound of your voice.
Smart locks often have a backup key you can use to access and control even if you don't have your phone or other mobile devices to access the app. Others will contact your security provider at the first sign of unapproved access.
Along with the handy safety features built into smart home devices, the best way to stay safe is by paying attention to your tech usage. With a smart home hub, you can monitor usage and connections to stay on top of the goings-on in your digital home landscape. Checking things regularly will help you spot anything unusual or suspicious and deal with it promptly.
With a dedicated smart home hub, you can have greater control over things like access to Wi-Fi networks at home. One great way to boost your security is to create a dedicated guest network with limited access permissions. This network you can give to friends, family and other visitors who need to access the internet.
Consolidating your compatible devices with a smart home automation hub can drastically improve your quality of life. By staying vigilant and using built-in safety tools, you'll be able to thrive in your high-tech home environment without worry.
My Real Estate career began in 2008! Coming from a finance background I knew this was something I could take far, & in 2012 I opened up Town & Country Realtors through Keller Williams in Aubrey! I have served on the Agent Leadership Council & have been a Top Producer for multiple years with Keller Williams and Town & Country Realtors. I now have 3 buyers agent's that work under me and I am loving every minute of teaching them and learning new things from them as well.
I specialize in assisting clients who are looking to sell or buy property in the North Texas area or it's surrounding areas. I have a comprehensive understanding of the market & am skillful in strategic pricing & marketing.
