The festive season is one of the busiest times of the year for your home—guests arrive, devices multiply, and your tech works overtime behind the scenes. To help keep everything running smoothly, here are a few quick and practical tech tips to make your holiday period effortless.
1. Automate Your Christmas Lights
Bring a little extra magic (and convenience) to your home by plugging your Christmas lights into a smart plug. With automation, you can:
Set schedules so your lights turn on at dusk
Save energy by ensuring they switch off automatically
Control everything remotely from your phone
Festive ambience without the hassle.
2. Give Your Wi-Fi a Quick Health Check
A full house means more devices, more streaming, and more strain on your network. Take a moment to:
Ensure all access points are online
Restart any that look overdue
Walk around your home to test coverage
For quick, accurate results, use the WiFiman app. If you're running a UniFi network, WiFiman integrates perfectly with UniFi products, giving you clear insight into your Wi-Fi strength in every corner of your home.
3. Set Up a Guest Wi-Fi Network
Visitors coming over? Keep your main network secure and running efficiently by creating a dedicated guest network.
If we’ve installed your UniFi system, there’s a good chance you already have one set up—it's something we configure by default. If not, you can easily add one through the UniFi app in just a few taps.
4. Check Your CCTV & Video Doorbell Before You Travel
If you're heading away during the holidays, give your security devices a quick once-over:
Confirm your cameras and doorbells are online
Wipe lenses for a clear picture
Make sure recordings are saving properly
Check that alerts and notifications are coming through
A 2-minute check now can give you complete peace of mind later.
5. Prepare Your Sonos System
Your festive soundtrack deserves to play flawlessly. Before guests arrive, make sure to:
Run any updates
Group your speakers
Queue your favourite Christmas playlists
That way, the music starts exactly when you want it and you enjoy a smooth start to your festivities..
6. Keep Spare Batteries Handy
It’s a small thing that can save a lot of frustration. Keep a stash of AA and AAA batteries ready for:
TV remotes
Smart home accessories
Children’s toys (especially the brand-new ones!)
A little preparation now ensures everything runs smoothly once the Christmas celebrations begin. Enjoy a smoother, smarter festive season this year on us!