Upgrade the Holiday Magic with Nexia

The holidays can be magical, but building Nexia into the celebration makes them even more fun with automations that impress the neighbors and tricks that keep the kids guessing whether Santa really is watching them.

Light It Up: It’s easy to keep your home sparkling without wasting energy. With an outdoor module, you can set your holiday lights to turn on automatically at sunset and then turn themselves off again a few hours later. Different modules can control different sets of lights or other decorations, so your inflatable Snoopy Santa can come to life before the sun goes down.

Speak Up: Using Nexia’s integration with Amazon’s Alexa-powered devices – Amazon Echo, Echo Dot or Amazon Tap – you can tell your home when you’re in the mood for good cheer and when you’re feeling a little more like the Grinch. With appliance modules or in-wall outlets, you can add all your interior decorations to a group that turns on when you say, “Alexa, turn on Christmas cheer.” Just name the group whatever you want Alexa to respond to.

Stock Up: The ease of online shopping comes with the fear that your package might end up in the wrong place. Linking the Nexia doorbell sensor to a high-definition outdoor camera with an automation can alert you when a delivery is made and show the package being dropped at the front door. The camera’s built-in motion sensor also can trigger an automatic recording and alert you if someone ventures onto your porch.

Shake It Up: If curious kids (or spouses) can’t resist the urge to snoop under the tree, wrap a multi-sensor into their gifts before putting them out. Set the sensor to alert you if it detects tampering or motion – or create an automation that triggers your wide-angle indoor camera for proof that they belong on the naughty list.

Wrap it up: Like a snowflake, every smart home can be unique. Mix and match Nexia products for the ultimate last-minute gift. And with just one-click on Amazon it’s just as easy to buy, as it is easy to setup and operate. With a wide variety of compatible products and price points, tailor the gift of a thoughtful home to the needs of your recipient and your budget. A last-minute gift can still be thoughtful and inexpensive.