June is home safety month, which is fitting because summer is rife with opportunities for kids to hurt themselves.
Looking back on several of the “exciting” things that have happened to us, it seems to fit:
– Sam stuck a pretzel up his nose, landing himself in the emergency room – August 2010
– Sam busted his head running around with friends, ditto on the emergency room – May 2011
– Sam sprayed himself in the eye with spray paint, called poison control – July 2014
I’m sure there are more examples that I’m forgetting. See also: boys.
Of course, summer is when we tend to spend more time away from home as well. But even when we’re not there, we want to keep an eye on our house, kids and pets – enter the RemoteLync from Kidde.
The RemoteLync listens for a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm and then uses wifi to alert the homeowner on iOS and Android-compatible devices.
It works with existing alarms, doesn’t require a monthly fee, and is easy to set up. I plugged ours in, downloaded the app, and got connected all within 10 minutes.
When an alarm is detected, the RemoteLync sends an email and/or text message to designated people, who can then directly call 911, temporarily silence the warning, or call a friend or neighbor to check things out.
Here’s the test text message I received.
A few things I like about the RemoteLync:
– It’s reasonably priced. The RemoteLync can be purchased at Home Depot for $99.
– There are no hidden costs. It doesn’t require a subscription or monthly fee.
– It’s easy to set up. Just plug it in, download the app, and go through a brief set up. Like I said, the whole thing took me less than 10 minutes.
– One device monitors an entire home. It’s designed to cover the average-sized US home, approximately 2200 square feet.
– It provides peace of mind. You’ll be the first to know if something goes wrong at your house.
We all know how important fire safety is in our homes. The RemoteLync from Kidde adds another layer of protection so we can act quickly even when we’re away from home.
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This post was sponsored by Kidde. All opinions are my own.
