Smart technology for children is often synonymous with smartphones, tablets, and other ways to keep them entertained. What a lot of folks don’t realize is the safety and everyday living benefits of having smart tech incorporated into your home.

For those of us who have to spend the holidays traveling away from home, leaving your possessions behind can be stressful! The good news is, there are a number of ways to use smart technology to keep your home and your family safe while you’re away.

Personal safety and security. It’s weighing on everyone’s mind. Whenever we send our children off on the school bus, attend a crowded sporting event, sit alongside our neighbors in our house of worship, join our families in our own living rooms, or enter our credit card information for an online order; more and more we are feeling vulnerable to crime. What can we do to safeguard ourselves and our families?

You made a wise decision years ago to install smoke detectors throughout your West Michigan home or business, keeping your family and property safe in the event of a fire. As the seasons passed, you’ve changed the batteries as recommended, but did you know that those trusted detectors actually have a shelf life?