Safety First

Ensure all is well at home, from wherever you are.

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Ensure all is well at home, from wherever you are.

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It is important to know that your home and family are safe and secure. Having round-the-clock home protection gives you peace of mind, especially when you are away for long periods of time.

With smartphone technology, you can now keep tabs on your home with ease, using the Asus SmartHome home-monitoring system, which consists of several devices. The Smart Door Lock has a randomised code protection feature to make it difficult to guess passwords. Should anyone tamper with the system, it will automatically lock after 30 seconds and activate the SmartHome Siren – a sonic alert and flashing light.

You can also install the SmartHome Motion Sensor, a 360-degree stand that has a detection radius of 8m. Instant alerts will be sent through the SmartHome app if suspicious activity is detected by any of these three devices.

Other devices – such as the SmartHome Open/Close Sensor that aids safety within the home – can also be linked to the system. It can monitor movement of doors, drawers, cupboards, and windows so you will be alerted if they are opened or closed, making it an essential feature if you have young children or pets. Plus, with the SmartHome Meter Plug, you can switch off appliances from the app even after you’ve left home. This device also works as a ZigBee repeater and helps repeat transmission across a wider range, and makes it great for use in a bigger home. It can also monitor electricity consumption regularly.

Reliability is at the heart of the SmartHome system. Backed by industrial-grade security and data encryption from Trend Micro, it has won various international awards for its sophisticated design and engineering.

All devices come either freestanding or mountable with a screw-free system, and setup is fuss-free! Connect them wirelessly to the SmartHome Gateway, which supports ZigBee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth functions.

To find out more about Asus SmartHome Gateway, visit www.asus.com/sg/ internet-of-things.

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