Rental property power backups are an absolute necessity

So many rental properties implement tech devices to monitor, detect, and control access to properties now.  Usually with good reason.

Tech is great...when it works.

Most of these devices are battery powered and required a built-in recharging system or replacement as needed.  Which is great.  Makes sure that things work even when the power goes out.

Except, tech is great...when it works.

And when the power goes out, as it absolutely will from time to time, the means to communicate with and access these battery powered devices remotely, is compromised. 

Because most, if not all, of these battery powered devices require an local network and internet connection.   When the power goes out, so does the router and modem.   Which means the remote apps to communicate with these devices is gone.

Home and small business based computer network systems DEMAND a backup power supply on site.  Not for the devices to function as normal,  but to communicate with, and operate the devices when things go haywire.

Whether it's "just" a ring doorbell or a sophisticated monitoring system, connectivity is an absolute requirement.  The owner,  manager, or specified functionary (like maybe, a handyman) needs to be able to communicate with and "override" or personally operate these devices to provide access or assistance to guests or remote owners and managers. 

Without backup power, things can go from bad to worse in the blink of an eye.  

It doesn't have to be a major, whole house power supply backup system.   That will require a licensed electrician to install and configure.  But, a local,  12 or 24 hour backup that you plug the modem and router, etc... into for such situations is much more affordable and much less sophisticated to install and configure.   Easily within the abilities of a professional handyman. 

Do yourself, your customers,  and their customers,  a huge favor and encourage them to install a backup power supply for their network systems.

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