Technology is rapidly changing and evolving to make our lives easier. That’s why at CPI, we pride ourselves on being on the cutting-edge of these advancements.
Our smart security systems integrate key devices in your home—which provides convenient access and complete control through our inTouch™ app. With this technology, your security devices, locks, lights, thermostats, video cameras, and more are automatically connected.
We’ve put together a list of the best smart home tips and tricks for our advanced smart products. Learn about these security and convenience devices to help build a smarter home and optimize your home automation capabilities.
Of course, you can always visit our FAQ page for more information and troubleshooting tips.
Smart Home Devices
Keyless Smart Door Lock
Our smart keyless door locks have a motorized deadbolt. So you to lock and unlock your door from the touchscreen display or through the inTouch app right from your phone.
Smart Thermostat
Our Smart Thermostat allows you to control the temperature right from your phone. It fully integrates into the rest of your smart security system. These thermostats also work with your system to shut down your HVAC in the event of a fire. Plus, just like your security, lights, locks, and more, you can control your thermostat from anywhere at any time.
Garage Door Controller
For added security and convenience, our garage door controller sends you an alert if your garage door is left open. This smart device lets you open or close your garage door through the app from anywhere.
Smart Plugs
Adding smart plugs to your total home security from CPI means you can turn on and off lights and other compatible devices. Like our suite of smart products, you control it all through the app. Set up Scenes to automatically turn lights on at specific times.
Smart Water Shut-Off Valve
Bring advanced flood and leak protection to your house. CPI’s smart water shut-off valve safeguards your home from the #1 driver of insurance claims. Pair it with a Smart Water Sensor to automatically shut your water off if a leak or flood is detected.
Control your keyless smart door lock from anywhere via the inTouch app.
Home Automation Ideas for Our Smart Door Lock
- Provide Worry-Free Access to Your Home – Assign each member of your family a unique code to unlock or lock your door. You can even create a temporary code for guests, babysitters, pet sitters, or friends. You can assign specific entry times to any temporary code. Codes are easily editable and removeable through the app.
- Know Who Is Unlocking the Door – Keep tabs on the kids or know when the dogwalker is at your house by getting an alert when a specific user opens the door with their unique code.
- Guarantee Your Home Is Secure – If you forget to lock up on the way out, your system can send a reminder to you. Then, simply lock the door remotely no matter where you are right from your phone.
- Integrate With Your Security System – You can program your system to disarm automatically when unlocking the door.
Automation Ideas for Smart Thermostats
- Save Energy When You Leave Home – Your heating and cooling is the biggest energy hog in your house. Program your thermostat to adjust settings when you leave home and arm your system. It saves you time, energy, and money!
- Set Your Thermostat From Anywhere – Turn on the heat from the comfort of your couch, or make sure the nursery is set to the perfect temperature. Do it all with a simple click through the inTouch™ app.
- Increase Efficiency When Doors or Windows Are Left Open – If a window or door that is armed with a sensor is left open for an extended period, your smart thermostat can enter “savings” mode and send you an alert!
- Set Geolocation Triggers – Use geolocation triggers to adjust HVAC settings for when you leave or arrive home.
- “Armed to Away” Triggers – Use the Armed status of your system to automatically trigger customized cooling or heating settings.
Our garage door controller is fully integrated with your security system.
Home Automation Ideas for Our Garage Door Controller
- Check Your Garage Door’s Status – Easily check the state of your garage door through the inTouch™ app. That way you can secure your garage door in the event it was accidentally left open. You can even set up your app to alert you in the event that someone forgot to close it for the night!
- Close Your Garage From Anywhere – Leave the house in a hurry and forget to close the garage door? No sweat! Close it remotely no matter where you are with this convenient smart feature.
- Keep Packages Secure – If you’re expecting a package and won’t be home to receive it, you can easily open your garage door remotely. Paired with a CPI video doorbell, you can use two-way communication to ask the delivery driver to place your package inside the garage, and then close the door behind them!
Ideas for Smart Plugs for Lighting
- Automate Lights to Save Energy – Cut back on your electricity use. Schedule lights to turn on and off automatically at specific times of day. Learn more about our smart plugs.
- Schedule Your Lights When You’re Away – If you plan to travel for a few days, you can give passers-by the impression that your home is occupied. Set up a schedule right in the app to turn your lights on every evening. Schedules can also be randomized or based on sunrise and sunset for added convenience and security.
- Enhanced Safety in Emergencies – For added safety and visibility, set rules to have lights automatically turn on in the event of an alarm.
- Create the Appearance that Someone Is Home – Set up specific rules so when your Video Doorbell Pro detects motion during certain times, the lights in your home turn on automatically.
- Geolocation Triggers – Use geolocation triggers to turn your lights on when you arrive home.
Home Automation Ideas for Our Smart Water Shut-Off Valve
All it takes is a few minutes for a leaking pipe or split washer hose to flood your home. Water damage can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Protect your home from this threat with our Smart Water Shut-Off Valve and water sensors.
- If your water sensor detects a leak in your home, the Smart Water Shut-Off Valve turns off your water valve from anywhere via smart home automations.
- Are you going away for vacation and want to cut the water off while you’re gone? You can shut off or turn back on the water from anywhere through the app.
- With a flexible fit that is unique to your home, this shut-off valve fits a variety of sizes for indoor or outdoor valves.
Home automation features like these can be programmed from your computer or mobile device!
Home Automation with Siri Voice Assistant
CPI Security is more than just cameras and sensors. We provide all-encompassing smart security that makes your life easier while keeping you safe with real-time alerts and 24/7 alarm monitoring. Contact us today to learn more.
