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 […]
Secure Your Home with The Smartest Technology
Smart Home Security takes the complication out of protecting your house, and with the introduction of Video Analytics you can feel even safer in your home. The intelligent feature makes it easier to understand what is happening in your home, providing an extra layer of security. What is Video Analytics? Video Analytics is an […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is Your Home Secure This Summer?
The summer is almost upon us and if recent weather is any indication of what’s to come, it will be an absolute beauty. Whether you’re staying local or heading abroad, Smart Home Solutions can keep your home secure so you don’t have to worry while soaking up the sun. With so many features Smart […]
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 […]
FAQ: I’ve got an issue with one of my products. What do I do?
We get a lot of non techy people telling us they couldn’t ever get Smart Home technology put into their house in the event that something would go wrong. “But I wouldn’t know how to fix it?!” we often hear, but no need to worry as our customer service team is here for you. With […]
Smart CCTV For Your Home
Smart CCTV For Your Home CCTV systems are a wonderful add on to your security package to make your home the most secure and protected it can be. Our security cameras automatically integrate with the app making them effective the moment they’re installed. It also means that you have full control of your entire security […]
Why Choosing Smart Home As A Service is the Intelligent Choice
At Smartzone, because of the range of services we provide, we speak to a variety of people on a daily basis. Some may be looking for home security, others want energy management services and some seek solutions to help look after older ones who wish to live at home. Initially, the monthly fee may […]
Get The Real Smart Home Experience In Our Douglas Showroom
Get the real Smart Home experience in our Douglas Showroom Back in December Smartzone opened our Smart Home Showroom in Douglas. Why? To give you a hands on experience of what a Smart House has to offer before you consider availing of our Free Home Assessment. The showroom is located in the thriving Douglas […]
Smartzone’s Success At Ideal Home Show
As many of you know, Smartzone were present at this year’s spring Ideal Home Show. Ideal Home show gave us the perfect opportunity to meet those from all over the country and explain who we are and how we can benefit you. Over the course of three days, our team spoke to hundreds of people […]
What’s The Best Smart Security Camera?
We get asked multiple times online and in our Douglas Showrooms about security cameras. Most people are curious as they don’t already know much about the cameras or are stuck on making a decision as to which one to choose. Here at Smartzone we provide a variety of cameras to suit different needs. We […]
3 Top Tips For The Smart Home
Here are 3 tips on how to make the most of your Smart Home. Baby proof gates. Our door and window sensors are designed to instantly alert you the moment an entrance is opened. If you have a baby in the home you can add and place these sensors onto the gate so you […]
Smartzone Are Here To Help You Look After The Environment
It’s the little things that make a big difference. That’s why we offer Heating Controls to homes as part of our wider energy management services. Heating Controls do exactly what they say on the tin- they help you to take control of your heating and reduce your energy use. Here are some of the […]
Protect What Really Matters With Ireland’s Eco-Friendly Security System
Protecting What Matters is important, not just for today but also for the future. Smartzone’s Smart Home Solution helps you secure and protect your loved ones in a variety of ways. Here are some ways how Smartzone can do so. Home Security Protect What Matters such as your family, pets and valuables with […]
Dogs for the Disabled Charity Event a barking success!
Smartzone’s Charity Event for Dogs for the Disabled proved a barking success with many locals calling into the showrooms to donate. The Smartzone Showrooms, based in Douglas Court Shopping Centre, was brimming with children and parents visiting to take pictures with the dogs and sharing the generosity. The Smartzone team were joined by volunteers of […]
€0 No Upfront Cost Smart Home Security and Heating Controls at Ideal Home Show
To celebrate exhibiting at this year’s Ideal Home Show, Smartzone are running an offer which gives 100 lucky homeowners the chance to avail of our Smart Home Security and Heating Controls bundle at €0 no upfront cost. The one of a kind offer is available to homes that are eligible of the SEAI Better […]
Why Smartzone is your go to for Security and Heating
Why Smartzone? Smartzone works to secure homes all over Ireland with the latest innovations in smart home technology. Smartzone is unlike most security companies. Why? Because we are the only companies in Ireland that can also integrate heating controls into your home security system. Our strategic partnership with SEAI ensures that if your home was […]
Operation Thor May Be Successful But Home Security Is Still Essential
Despite the name, Operation Thor has nothing to do with one of our favourite Avengers. In fact, Operation Thor is a Gardai run initiative aimed at cracking down on robberies based in Cork. Operation Thor began back in 2005 and has since proved successful. Since its inception Gardai have arrested over 9,000 […]
Smartzone to host Dogs for the Disabled Fundraising Event
When? Saturday 30th March Where? Smartzone Store, Douglas Court Shopping Centre What time? 10am – 2pm The Smartzone Experience Centre will be full of fluffy tails on 30th March as we will hold an in store charity event with Dogs for the Disabled. The fundraising event will take place between 10am -2pm […]
Come Visit Us at Ideal Home 12th – 14th April
Catch us at this year’s Permanent Ideal Home Show taking place from April 12th-14th in the RDS Dublin. Ideal Home brings together some of Ireland’s best loved home improvements to help give you the inspiration that you need to make your house the home of your dreams. There’s plenty to see at the Ideal Home […]
FAQ: Does My Home Qualify For An SEAI ‘Better Energy Homes Grant’?
Grants are available to fund energy efficiency upgrades such as boiler replacements, heating controls and insulation for all homes built prior to 2006. In order to receive the grant, the work must be completed by a SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) registered installer. All Smartzone installers are trained and SEAI approved. Approval must be […]
FAQ: What Are Zoned Smart Heating Controls?
You may be familiar with our heating controls offer. When we do a FREE Home assessment you may notice one of our assessors discussing zoning. Zoning is part of our standard heating package. When a house is zoned it means that you can separately manage temperatures downstairs, upstairs and for hot water. You can keep […]
FAQ: What are the benefits of the Smartzone Smart Home solution?
Believe it or not but there is an array of benefits to our Smart Home Solutions including: A complete Smart solution all managed from One app. 24/7 monitoring of your Security System Real-time notifications if your security alarm is triggered so you always know what’s happening in your home, with the ability to remotely […]
FAQ: Do I Need Broadband?
One of the main advantages of Smartzone is the ability for the products to connect through cellular connection. This ensures that a broadband connection may not be essential for your security system or heating controls to work. How does it work? The main system Hub has Dual-path communication – hard-wired broadband connectivity via Ethernet and […]
FAQ: How Are Smartzone’s Systems Monitored?
Typical traditional Security systems only alert you when they go off. Unlike these, Smartzone’s security system monitors the activity across your home’s sensors 24/7, whether your system is armed or not. This means your system can be useful in emergency and non-emergency events. Smartzone’s security products send signal from the alarm over a dedicated secure […]
Why Your Home Needs Heating Controls
The energy used by Irish households is staggering. As much as 1/4 of Ireland’s energy use is created from the residential sector. The findings which come from an SEAI report has also found that since 2014 the residential sector has begun to see a rise in carbon emissions from Irish homes. Oil Heating still remains […]
Ireland is failing to meet its 2020 renewable energy targets, but here’s how you can help save energy.
Ireland will not meet its 2020 renewable energy targets. In fact Ireland has come out as one of the worst performing countries in the EU for target progression by placing 26th out of 28th. You may think it may not be that significant. It is. The consequence of failure to reach our targets include a […]
Smart Home Security Versus… Dishonest Visitors
Have you ever opened your front door to a salesperson, only to end up thinking: there’s something weird going on here? Maybe it was the questions that seemed too intrusive. Are you home all the time? When is a good time to come back and talk more? Maybe the person was uncomfortably insistent about coming […]
Introducing Wellcam™: The Smarter Video Solution for Independent Living
When you choose Smartzone, protection for your home is just the start. Our technology extends the meaning of security to protect more of the things that matter: your family, your safety, your time, your budget—even your deliveries. At CES this year, Smartzone is introducing Wellcam™: the first smart home video solution designed to empower safer independent living. Wellcam is a state-of-the-art […]
Smartzone Scenes: A Smarter Way to Get Things Done
Smartzone Scenes: A Smarter Way to Get Things Done To make the most of life’s important moments, we need to get the other stuff done. It’s as true for small events as it is for the grandest, most carefully-planned family vacation. Take the humble movie night, for example: an everyday occasion that nonetheless requires a […]
There’s No Substitute for Professional Security Monitoring
When an emergency strikes, everyone needs help. It doesn’t matter how brave or capable or dedicated you are. Take Alarm.com user Benjamin. He’s all of the above. When his security system alerted him to a fire in his house, he ran inside without hesitation to rescue his two dogs, trapped in an upstairs room. What […]
Do Fake Security Cameras Work?
Some people have funny ideas about home security. Certain homeowners, for example, boast about preventing burglaries with nothing more than a large Beware of the Doberman sign. Others park a pair of muddy size 14 boots outside the front door as a crime deterrent. Some will tell you to entrust your security to a fake security […]
Seven Questions for Choosing the Best Home Security System
Picking the right home security system can be confusing. Consider all the questions. Which brand is better? Should I use a professional installer? Are all home security apps the same? What’s the best security company? There’s a lot to discover. To save you time, and to help you get the most protection, ease of use […]
Four Ways to Use a Smartzone Image Sensor
Tom and Jerry. Chips and curry. You and your significant other. Great partnerships make the world a better place. Take the Smartzone powered by Alarm.com Image Sensor. A partnership between a motion sensor and a connected camera, it keeps you safe, protects your property, and shows you what’s happening at home for instant peace of […]
Setting up Heating Schedules
Setting up Heating Schedules Setting up Heating schedules allow you set up times and temperatures for each zone so you always wake up or come home to a warm house and keeps it at a lower temperature when you’re out of the house or asleep to save you money. This is how you set up […]
Back-to-School Essential
This Back-to-School Essential Keeps Delivering all Year Time flies when you’re a parent. So does money. For example: is it already a year since your last back-to-school shopping extravaganza? At least some parenting purchases have more staying power than a new school bag. Take smart home security powered by Alarm.com, a back-to-school essential for many working […]
You’ll Relax Better This Summer with Professional Monitoring
The warm weather has arrived. Summer plans are starting to come together. Between your kids’ activities, days out with all the family and summer holiday plans, you’re going to be away from home more. For peace of mind, maybe you’re considering installing a smart device so you’ll know about suspicious activity at home when you’re not there. […]
Do I Need a Security System If I Have a Dog?
Just about everyone is happy to see a dog—except for burglars, that is. When a burglar has a choice between a home with a dog and a home without a dog, the dog-free house will typically end up as the target. Does that mean that you should forgo a security system because you own a […]
Why Smart Home Security is the Best Holiday House-Minder
When you go on holiday, it’s extra-relaxing to have a friend or family member keeping an eye on things at home. This year, though, you could give your regular houseminder a break—and give yourself a new level of peace of mind. When it comes to protecting, securing, and keeping an eye on your home, new […]
Do You Know What’s Going On Out There?
You just hit the hay after a long day and your family is sleeping. You’re drifting off, almost asleep, when you hear it: a noise from outside your front door. Your dog hears it too and goes nuts. Is it a prowler? Or a fox? Or the wind? With smart home security, you don’t even have to […]
What’s New in Smartzone’s Summer ’17 App Update
Our latest app updates are here, bringing some valuable enhancements to your video monitoring experience. Update your iOS or Android app today, and you’ll find it easier to see what’s happening with your smart security cameras—plus, you’ll never miss a visitor again. Share your video clips easily Sharing an Smartzone video clip is now as easy as sharing […]
Smart Home Security Versus… Spare Keys
How many spare front door keys do you own right now? One? Two, if you count the rusty one under the planter? No idea, because your kids keep losing them? Spare keys aren’t just irritating to keep track of, though. They’re a security risk. Every key you give out decreases your control over who enters […]
How Smartzone Protects Your Family When You’re Not There
Becoming a dad changes everything. Most of all, it changes you. Scientific research has confirmed that—for dads as well as moms—having a family literally rewires your brain. Before kids, you could sleep through freight train noise. Today, one faint cry from the next bedroom gets you up and lumbering down the hall. Before kids, crying babies in public made […]
