Can you unlock an electric smart lock?
Will all your smart lights come on at 3 a.m. when the power returns?
And what about your garage door.
However, any remote capabilities that rely on the internet or a connected hub will not work.
Batteries dying won’t be a concern if your smart lock includes a keyhole.
They won’t do much of anything until you get power back, which is no surprise.
The bigger question is what happens when the power comes back on.
Many smart lights will stay off until you explicitly turn them back on.
But some lights, likePhilips Hue bulbs, can act differently.
Depending on the current setting, these bulbs may turn on as soon as your power returns.
That will prevent the bulbs from blinding you at 3 a.m. when your energy company fixes the power problem.
Your smart thermostat has a battery backup, but that’s mostly to keep working memory of your schedules.
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You should see one or two tightly wound springs with a metal circle at the end.
If it’s extremely heavy and won’t stay up.
you should call a repairman to look at your torsion springs.
Any smart cameras are unlikely to work correctly.
And without power, your voice assistants won’t exist.
You’ll have to settle for talking to real people, break out the flashlights and tell ghost stories.
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For the most part, smart homes are no worse off than any other home that loses power.
Just be aware of the few differences there are and prepare for them, and you should be fine.
