Smart Tech Checklist Before You Leave Your Florida Home for the Summer

Leaving Florida for the Summer? Here’s Your Smart Home Tech Checklist

As summer begins, many seasonal Florida residents start preparing to head north. Whether you’re gone for a few weeks or several months, having the right smart technology in place can give you peace of mind and keep your home protected while you’re away.

Here’s a simple tech checklist to help you get ready:

✅ 1. Secure Your Wi-Fi and Devices

• Change your Wi-Fi password if it hasn’t been updated in a while.
• Make sure your router and modem are on a surge protector or backup battery system.
• Set up remote access to smart devices and test it before leaving.

Tip: A surge protector or battery backup can keep your modem running long enough for smart alerts to go through during power outages.

✅ 2. Set Up Smart Cameras & Motion Sensors

• Install indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi cameras with mobile alerts.
• Check that motion sensors and lights are working properly.
• Schedule recording notifications for unusual activity.

Recommended: Ring, Arlo, or Wyze cameras for simple setup and smartphone access.

✅ 3. Smart Locks & Access Control

• Install smart locks to avoid leaving keys hidden outdoors.
• Set up temporary access codes for home check-ins or emergency repairs.
• Get alerts any time a door is unlocked.

Great options include Schlage Encode or Yale Assure models.

✅ 4. Manage Lights with Smart Schedules

• Use smart plugs or bulbs to create a lived-in look with light schedules.
• Pair lights with motion sensors for added security at night.
• Consider using vacation or “away” modes to simulate activity.

✅ 5. Prepare for Power Surges & Storms

• Plug your electronics into surge protectors or battery backups.
• Ensure important devices like your modem, security system, or medical alerts have uninterrupted power.

Florida storms come quickly. Protect your home before they hit.

✅ 6. Moisture Sensors & Leak Detection

• Place sensors under sinks, near your water heater, or in the laundry room.
• Get mobile alerts if a leak is detected while you’re away.

Consider Flo by Moen or other Wi-Fi water sensors for early warning signs of damage.

✅ 7. Don’t Forget Smart Thermostats

• Program your thermostat to energy-saving temperatures while away.
• Monitor and adjust remotely if a heatwave or humidity spike occurs.

This saves energy and helps avoid mold and mildew buildup.

Need Help Setting This Up?

We specialize in helping seasonal residents prepare their homes with smart, simple solutions. From installing cameras to showing you how to use an app—we’re here for you.

Call or text us at 239-944-7446 or visit www.DecodingTechnology.com to schedule a consultation.