Vacation Mode: How Smart Homes Keep You Worry-Free While You Travel
Vacations are, by definition, the perfect time to relax and disconnect — a few well-deserved days (or weeks!) when you can switch off your brain and enjoy life without a care in the world. But let’s face it: when you're away from home, it’s not always easy to leave behind every worry — especially the thought of your house standing empty and unguarded.
That’s where smart home technology truly shines. One of the biggest benefits of a connected home is the ability to monitor and manage your space remotely, giving you peace of mind no matter where in the world you are.
In one of our recent articles, we shared some of the best summer-ready automations for your smart home. We also suggested two bonus vacation Habits: automatically turning on lights, TVs, and radios to make your home appear occupied, and remote control over appliances to keep an eye on what’s running — or shut things down with a tap on your smartphone.
But there’s more! Here are a few additional smart automations that can make managing your home from afar even easier while you’re on vacation.
Monitor Your Energy Usage — Even from Bali
Vacations are the perfect time to save on energy. With the new “Energy Usage” feature in the Freedompro Home app, you can now monitor real-time consumption and review detailed historical data for any device connected through your Freedompro Smart Modules.
Notice an appliance consuming more energy than it should? Just switch it off remotely — whether you’re on a mountain in Switzerland or a beach in Thailand.
Set a Custom "Vacation Mode" Scenario
With Freedompro Habits, you can set up custom automations tailored to different situations — including travel.
Create a "Summer Vacation" Habit that includes:
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Running your garden irrigation system every other day to keep your plants hydrated.
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Turning on the air purifier and AC twice a week to maintain air quality and a healthy climate inside your home.
It’s like being there… without being there.
Stay Informed During Power Outages
Imagine this: you're sipping the best Piña Colada of your life on a Caribbean beach when a news alert pops up — a thunderstorm has knocked out power in parts of your neighborhood.
Worried your smart devices might be affected? With remote access, you can check in on your home, confirm if your systems are still online, and take immediate action if needed. Call a neighbor or arrange for a technician to ensure everything’s running smoothly when you return.
Answer Your Door — From Anywhere
Thanks to Freedompro’s Dry Contact Modules, you can automate and control even older wired devices — like intercoms and doorbells.
This means you can respond to visitors at your front door from anywhere. Picture this: the delivery guy rings your video intercom while you’re strolling through the streets of Lisbon. You answer, speak to him through your phone, and instruct him where to leave the package — or ask a neighbor to collect it later. Problem solved, all from your sunbed.
The Smart Home That Travels With You
Managing your home remotely while you’re away is no longer just a luxury — it’s a reality, thanks to smart technology.
With Freedompro Home and Smart Modules, you can:
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Monitor security
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Track and manage energy consumption
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Automate appliances and systems
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Control devices from anywhere in the world
Whether you're across town or across the globe, your home remains connected, under control, and secure — so you can truly enjoy your vacation, stress-free.
