Author name: Justin Mc Inerney

Justin Mcinerney is the founder of Smartzone. Ireland's leading smart home company providing home alarms, security, heating, electric vehicle charging, and smart home solutions.

How much does it cost to install an EV Charger at home?

With Smartzone, our home electric vehicle (EV) chargers start at just €699. But there is more to this that you should know. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as the world moves away from traditional fossil fuels. But one of the main concerns for potential electric vehicle owners is the cost associated with installing a …

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Home CCTV Guide Ireland Edition

Ultimate Guide to Home CCTV Systems in Ireland

Nowadays, we see that home CCTV systems are becoming a mainstay of any modern home security system, and Ireland is no different. As Smart technology becomes more integrated into our daily lives and our environment, home security cameras are becoming savvier while offering a simpler means than ever of protecting our homes against criminal activity. …

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How To Protect Your Smartzone Account From Intruders

Top Tips on Managing, Protecting & When To Share Your Account Password. Smart home “hacks” are frightening. You may have seen the viral news stories. A family’s security camera was hijacked to play fake warnings about a nuclear attack. A stalker harassed his ex-partner by changing her lock codes and turning her lights on and …

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Smartzone Top Tips for Better Home Security & Life Safety.

GIVE YOUR HOME A SECURITY & LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT It’s good to find things that keep you and your family busy during this Covid lock down. Spending unprecedented amounts of time at home can lead to cabin fever. Getting things done is a great antidote to stress and worries. However, starting the wrong project can …

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10 Great Reasons To Add Smart Plugs To Your Home.

SMARTZONE SMART PLUGS – SAFER, SMARTER, SIMPLER, SAVINGS  Working from home. Kid’s driving you mad, too much to get done, and not enough time to do them? Have you ever wished that your home could do them for you? That your house would just run itself? Or even that you could save energy without having …

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Smartzone Flowsafe Smart Water Valve Targets Water Leaks To Save Billions

Water leaks are the #1 cause of property damage in the home. Escape of water in the home is the number one cause of damage to property worldwide. You are 10 times more likely to have a leak in your home rather than a fire. Water damage from burst pipes, drips and leaky appliances costs …

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Parents, It’s Time For You To Worry Less This School Year

  School is back and with the new year comes a lot of excitement and a lot of stress – especially for parents.  Through the new year you’ll help your children engage with new responsibilities and watch them as they reach new milestones. However, as a parent it is natural to develop some worries during …

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How Business Insights Help You Make Wiser Business Decisions

  The development of technology has grown rapidly in a short time frame. Thankfully, for business owners this means work life has become slightly less stressful. Technology has opened up avenues for new and efficient methods of managing businesses.  Smart technology in particular has seen a steep rise in popularity due to its ease of …

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PRESS RELEASE: Smarter, better, faster: What could smart technology do for your business?

  “There’s no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share. No chance.” – Steve Ballmer. The former Microsoft CEO may struggle to live down this 2007 statement but it does demonstrate how quickly disruptive technology can redefine the business landscape. If the head of a tech giant can be blindsided …

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5 Ways To Save Money With A Smart Thermostat

  With the rising cost of heating your home, it’s understandable that Irish homeowners are searching for ways to reduce their heating bills.  Ireland’s weather can make it difficult to cut how much you’re spending on heating your home without the need to layer yourself with blankets.  Smart Heating controls are an effective way in …

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How Smart Access can Better Protect Your Business

There are many measures you can take to protect your business’s premises – CCTV, Motion Sensors, Door Sensors. Smart Access is another piece of the security puzzle that helps to provide the area with stronger security.  Using traditional keys can be a nuisance. Even though it may not happen often, there will always be the …

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Not All Alarms Are The Same: Why a Smart Alarm is the Best Alarm System For Your Home

    Home security is something that is not to be taken lightly. Most alarms cost a few hundred euros, and when spending that much you need to know that you are getting the best alarm system for your money.  Even just trying to decide on which alarm is better going to protect your home …

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How Smart CCTV Offers Greater Protection For Your Business

  Taking high security measures in your business is essential for protecting your business, your staff and in some cases, your business’s reputation.  While securing your business with necessary alarms and sensors will help in the case of a burglary, it is not sufficient enough in protecting the business as a whole. This is why …

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Giving Your Kids After-School Independence With Smart Home Security

  Kids grow up fast, and before you know it they’re old enough to stay at home on their own after school.  It’s one of the first steps towards your child earning independence, and you don’t have to worry about leaving work early or paying a babysitter to look after your children when they come …

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Why Your Small Business Needs An Energy Audit

The Sustainable Authority of Ireland have so far been successful in helping both the residential and commercial sector to reduce their energy use. One way in doing so has been the introduction of an Energy Audit Scheme. This scheme requires larger business to undertake surveys or inspection to determine whether they are managing their energy …

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Managing A Business Made Easier With Our Smart App

As a business owner you know that it’s tough to go anywhere without your smart phone. Today’s phones are so powerful that they can perform a range of tasks, while continuing to run smoothly.  More high end phones are so powerful they have a capacity similar to some PCs, which makes working from anywhere a …

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What is the SEAI Better Energy Homes Heating Control Grant?

  The SEAI ‘Better Energy Homes Heating Controls’ grant – it’s a bit of a mouthful and can leave many homeowners scratching their heads.  However, there is nothing complicated about the grant, and it is far more straightforward than many would believe. This grant, and many others offered by the SEAI, are helping create energy …

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How To Prevent Burglaries At Your Business

  All businesses, no matter how small or large, are constantly faced with physical risks – including burglaries. Burglaries are possibly one of the most stressful risks to a business as they can cause considerable, long lasting damage.  The financial implications of a burglary can be substantial depending on the scale of the event. Post burglary, …

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Why Use Smart Video Monitoring at Home?

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Smart Video Monitoring Vs Analog Video Monitoring For Business 

[av_textblock] Smart technology is already transforming the way in which businesses are secured, heated and accessed, but it is also changing how premises are monitored.  CCTV has seen many substantial changes in the last number of years. A shift from analog to digital has made video monitoring a smoother, more efficient process. Digital holds too …

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Securing Multi Sites with Business Automation

  The expansion of a business may prove a challenging and stressful time for any entrepreneur – yet watching a business grow can is often incredibly rewarding. As a business begins its growth, it may become necessary to operate out of a secondary (at least) location.  Multi sites can be incredibly advantageous to a growing …

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5 Fire Prevention Tips To Protect Your Family

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Lower Your Business’ Energy Bills With This Smarter Thermostat

[av_heading heading=’Lower Your Business’ Energy Bills With This Smarter Thermostat’ tag=’h2′ style=” size=” subheading_active=” subheading_size=’15’ padding=’10’ color=” custom_font=” admin_preview_bg=”][/av_heading] [av_textblock] Heating your business can prove costly, especially if your premises is not very energy efficient. Costs could look set to increase if the Government decides to implement a new rule which would see local authorities …

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How Do You Manage Your Energy Use?

[av_heading heading=’How Do You Manage Your Energy Use?’ tag=’h2′ style=” size=” subheading_active=” subheading_size=’15’ padding=’10’ color=” custom_font=” admin_preview_bg=”][/av_heading] [av_textblock] We recently asked our Facebook Audience if they monitor their energy use in the home is some shape or form. The results show that a staggering 77% respondents fail to do so despite the many benefits monitoring …

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Stay in Control of your Business with Smart Security and Business Automation

  Smart phones; they are the tool that allow you to communicate with colleagues and staff easily and efficiently. They are also effective for streamlined control of business premises without any hassle. Smartzone’s Smart Business Security and Automation provides Professional Grade Security, Energy Management, Video Surveillance and Access Control all integrated into the single app for …

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Here’s How You Can Save Money During Ireland’s Carbon Tax Hikes

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] Here’s How You Can Save Money During Ireland’s Carbon Tax Hikes [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] Yesterday the Irish Government released their strategy to combat climate change. Titled ‘The Climate Action Plan’ the strategy outlines certain measures which are to be implemented in the next few years to significantly …

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5 Things You Should Do If Your Home Has Been Burgled

An average of two homes in Ireland are burgled each hour in Ireland. Burglaries can leave homeowners feeling unpleasant, frightened and emotionally vulnerable. Having valuables taken from you can leave you distraught and scared to be in your own home. If your home has been burgled, it’s important to take the correct steps to ensure …

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3 Smart Home Products That Give You Extra Security

[av_textblock] The beauty of the Smart Home Security is that it doesn’t just stop with motion sensors and keypads.  Transforming  your house to a Smart Home opens up a world of choice when it comes to award winning products and top class services. With Smartzone, our customers can choose from a range of Smart Home …

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Smartzone’s Smart Business Automation | Professional Grade Security, Video Monitoring, Energy Management and More

[av_textblock] Smart isn’t just for the home. Business owners now have the opportunity to power their premises with award winning Business Automation Solutions. Smartzone’s Business Solutions works perfectly for small to medium sized businesses ensuring employers are receiving the best and most economical services. The system encompasses all the features of the smart business to …

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Comfort, Security and Convenience – How Smart Home Technology Is Transforming The Way We Live

Ireland has long sought to catch up with technologies widely available in the land across the ocean. Like American Football and Diners, Smart Home Security and Automation has spread its influence to Europe. With Ireland quickly following in the footsteps of our US counterparts. The US market for Smart Home is growing at such an …

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Protect Your Home Like Never Before With Video Analytics

Smart Home Security is already proved an essential when giving your home the best protection. With instant alerts, remote arming features and professional monitoring, Smartzone customers are getting the best experience and value for money with their home alarm system… not to mention we are cheaper than most of our competitors. And while Smart Home …

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Video Analytics Give Businesses Superior Security

Smartzone, Ireland’s leading Smart Home and Business Automation company, have introduced Video Analytics to the Irish market, through their provider Alarm.com. The newly deployed artificial intelligence (AI) architecture and video analytics service monitors video streams in real-time and alerts property owners about important events, while ignoring routine movement. The new service is available now for …

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Burglar Charged After Leaving DNA Evidence At The Scene Of Crime

  A burglar has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after leaving behind substantial evidence at the scene of the crime.   The burglary, which took place in Knapp’s Square in Cork, resulted in the robbery of the homeowners camera, camera lens and his BMW car key.   The thief had …

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What Is Geo Fencing And Why Do Smartzone Customers Love It So Much?

  Whether you have Heating Controls or the full Smart Home Security Starter Pack installed you already know about the wonderful and helpful features of Geo Fencing. Geo Fencing is so easy and convenient to use, and just another reason why Irish homeowners are choosing Smartzone for their Smart Home solutions. But what is Geo …

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