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How Z-Wave Technology Keeps You Connected

There are almost a 1000 different Z-wave products on the market today, each with unique capabilities. So what exactly is Z-wave? Z-wave is a wireless technology that connects regular household elements, such as lights, door locks, and thermostats to devices like smartphones and tablets. Never Away products communicate with each other using Z-wave technology, which allows users to control their household utilities, appliances, security, and access control - whether they are at home or far away. The products are integrated to work together, allowing homeowners to customize which appliances, utilities, and other features they want to control in their homes from either a control panel, mobile app, or web portal. There are many advantages to using Z-wave technology. Working late...

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Should you keep your vacation home for pleasure or turn it into a business?

5 Tips When Considering to Rent Your Vacation Home Keep in mind the responsibility attached to renting a property There are several advantages to renting your vacation property, including generating income to cover the property’s expenses, tax break incentives, and even profit from the rentals. However, there are also several stresses to being a property manager for a vacation rental. You will need to arrange for cleaning services prior to check-ins, absorb the cost of maintenance repairs, manage the marketing of your property, and collect payment and fees. Make sure you have the extra time to commit to this. If not, consider hiring a property management company. Call in the Experts There can be a lot of red tape associated...

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Vacation Home Automation – 5 Reasons Why You Have to Have It

Security Since your vacation home is not your primary residence, it can be difficult to know when your home has been burglarized between occupancy. Home automation can sync your locks and home monitoring system to send you text alerts any time a door or window is opened or unauthorized motion is detected. Also, you can program your home automation to send alerts to police or first responders in the event of an emergency or a break in. Further, placing lights/lamps on a timer gives the allusion of occupation to unwanted intruders, deterring potential break-ins. Access Control A repairman or cleaning lady needs entry? With automated locks, you can set up temporary codes that works for a specific window of time...

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