Leaving home for a summer vacation should be an exciting experience, not a stressful one. With Homey, you can create smart Flows that keep your home safe, secure, and energy-efficient while you’re away.
Presence Simulation and Security
While you’re relaxing on a beach, the last thing you want is for your home to look empty. Homey can mimic your daily routines, so it seems like someone’s always there.
Set your living room lights to turn on and off at different times in the evening to reflect your natural movement through your home. Extend this to your smart blinds or curtains, having them open in the morning and close at dusk. For extra realism, your smart speakers can play quiet background music or talk radio from time to time, suggesting someone is home.
Smart security is just as important. Connect your smart doorbell and outdoor cameras so that unexpected motion triggers a snapshot or video to be sent straight to your phone. For extra protection at night, create a Flow that sounds an indoor siren if motion is detected after dark and instantly notifies you or a trusted neighbor.
Pet and Plant Care
Leaving pets and plants behind can be a worry, but Homey is here to help. With a Flow, you can schedule regular mealtimes by dispensing food from a smart pet feeder. Additionally, you can add a smart camera to keep an eye on them whenever you like.
Your plants can get the same care. Use a Third Reality moisture sensor or watering kit to water only when the soil gets too dry—no more wilted leaves or wasted water. For outdoor gardens, link a smart irrigation system to local weather data to optimize watering schedules. If rain’s coming, watering skips automatically. You can also send a quick reminder to your plant-sitter during a heatwave.
Save Energy
No one wants to come home to a high energy bill. Before you leave, a Vacation Mode Flow can switch off smart plugs for things like TVs, consoles, or computers to cut standby power. Your smart thermostat can lower the temperature or turn off your heat pump to save more. Add a Flow to keep an eye on your smart meter and receive alerts if energy use spikes, so no device is left forgotten and consumes power.
A Warm Welcome Home
After your trip, Homey makes sure your return feels just right. When you’re detected nearby, a Welcome Home Flow can turn on lights, adjust the thermostat to your comfort level, and even play your favorite playlist to greet you.
Get Started
With Homey, your home looks after itself while you’re away and welcomes you back in style. Try it for free with Homey Cloud, or go all-in with Homey Pro.
