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Loud Smart Home Alarm Causing a Ruckus? Here's How to Keep Your Neighbors Happy
City dwellers on Lloyd Street, Mitte district, were keeping the Bremerhaven police busy around 6 am on a Tuesday. Neighbors had reported an incessant ruckus from an apartment. Upon arriving, officers heard a booming "Wake up!" echoing in the hallway.
No one seemed to be answering the door to the suspicious apartment, but the resident eventually appeared, seemingly well-rested. Turns out, she'd woken up early to run errands and her smart home system's alarm was blaring through the entire house. The cops left her with a friendly heads-up to find a quieter alarm solution.
But what if you're a neighbor and the early-morning wake-up calls aren't your cup of joe? Here are some tips for keeping the peace in your multi-family dwelling:
smart move one: Position perfect
Ensure your smart alarm avoids satisfying your neighbors' ears by placing it away from common walls and windows. Additionally, smart alarms with adjustable volume settings or silent alerts can help prevent disturbances.
smart move two: Talk it over with tech
Integrate other smart devices into your wake-up routine, like smart speakers or displays, reducing the unnecessary blaring of your alarm.
smart move three: Set your schedule
Use automation features to program your alarm system to only alert you or your family during specific times or while you're away. You might also consider systems like abode’s CUE feature for advanced customization and reduced false alarms.
smart move four: Sound check
Regularly test your smart alarm at different volumes to ensure it's not overwhelming your neighbors, and adjust the settings as needed.
smart move five: Silent sleep
Opt for silent notifications or adjust the alert frequency and volume for specific times of the day or night.
smart move six: Neighborly notification
Communicate with your neighbors about your smart home system and establish a quick notification system in case of emergencies.
smart move seven: Fire protector
Consider using smart smoke and CO alarms like First Alert’s SC5, which provide voice alerts and mobile notifications, minimizing loud alarms that may disturb others.
By implementing these smart moves, you can prevent your smart home alarm from turning your peaceable neighborhood into a battleground.
- If you're living in a multi-family dwelling, place your smart alarm away from common walls and windows to avoid disturbing your neighbors, and consider using smart alarms with adjustable volume settings or silent alerts.
- For a peaceful coexistence, incorporate other smart devices like smart speakers or displays into your morning routine instead of relying solely on your smart alarm for waking up, which can lead to unnecessary loud noises.
