1. Make Sure Your Wi-Fi Is Ready for More Time Indoors

When colder weather arrives, families often spend more time inside streaming movies, playing games, browsing online, and staying connected with friends and family. With more devices being used at once, your home internet connection becomes even more important.

Here are a few ways to get the most out of your Wi-Fi:

• • Check your internet speed: Make sure your current package can keep up with your household’s needs. If multiple people are streaming, gaming, or working from home, you may benefit from a faster plan.
  • Check your router placement: Keep your Wi-Fi equipment in a central, open location and avoid placing it behind furniture or inside cabinets.
  • Restart your router: A quick restart can sometimes help clear temporary connection issues and improve performance.
  • Review connected devices: Remove old or unfamiliar devices from your network to help keep your connection organized and secure.

With reliable, high-speed internet, you can enjoy smoother streaming, better video calls, and a more dependable connection throughout the colder months.

2. Get Your Entertainment Ready for Cozy Nights

Shorter days and chilly evenings make fall and winter the perfect seasons to settle in for a movie night, catch up on your favorite shows, or watch the big game.

Before the temperatures drop, make sure your entertainment setup is ready:

• • Explore your TV options: Make sure you have access to the channels and programming your household enjoys.
  • Take advantage of streaming: Gearheart Internet subscribers can enjoy free access to TiVo+, Pluto TV, and Plex, offering more than 350 streaming channels and entertainment options.
  • Check your devices: Make sure your smart TVs, streaming devices, and other entertainment equipment are connected to your home Wi-Fi.
  • Plan your watchlist: Find out when your favorite shows return, what new movies are coming out, and which sporting events you don’t want to miss.

Whether you’re watching holiday movies, keeping up with your favorite teams, or enjoying a weekend of binge-watching, having reliable internet and entertainment makes staying in something to look forward to.

3. Give Your Home Security a Seasonal Checkup

Fall and winter bring earlier sunsets, longer nights, and more time away from home during holiday shopping and seasonal travel. It’s a great time to make sure your home security system is ready.

A few simple steps can help give you extra peace of mind:

• • Test your security equipment: Check your alarms, sensors, cameras, and other security devices to make sure everything is working properly.
  • Check outdoor lighting: Make sure entryways, porches, and walkways are well-lit as daylight hours become shorter.
  • Review your security notifications: Make sure your phone is receiving alerts from your security system so you can stay informed while you’re away.
  • Secure doors and windows: Check locks, close garage doors, and make sure all entry points are secured before leaving home.
  • Keep an eye on your property: Home security cameras and smart monitoring features can help you keep track of activity around your home.

With Gearheart Security, you can enjoy 24/7 professional monitoring, smart security features, and convenient alerts through the Resideo app, helping you keep an eye on what matters most.

4. Prepare Your Technology for Winter Weather

Winter weather can bring snow, ice, freezing temperatures, and unexpected power outages. Preparing your technology ahead of time can help you stay connected when conditions get rough.

Consider these tips:

• • Protect your equipment: Keep indoor internet and networking equipment away from drafty windows, moisture, and areas where temperatures fluctuate.
  • Use surge protection: Protect sensitive electronics and networking equipment from potential electrical surges.
  • Have a backup power plan: Consider a battery backup for important equipment so it can continue operating during brief power interruptions.
  • Keep devices charged: Charge phones, tablets, and portable power banks before severe weather arrives.
  • Know where to get updates: Save your internet provider’s contact information so you know where to turn if you experience service issues.

A little preparation can make a big difference when winter weather arrives.

5. Make Sure Your Phone Keeps You Connected

Your phone becomes especially important during the colder months. Whether you’re checking road conditions, contacting family, receiving weather alerts, or traveling for the holidays, having dependable mobile service helps you stay connected.

Before winter arrives, make sure your phone is ready:

• • Check your mobile plan to ensure it fits your needs.
  • Keep emergency contacts saved and easily accessible.
  • Turn on weather and emergency notifications.
  • Keep a charging cable and portable charger handy when traveling.
  • Make sure your family members know how to reach one another during severe weather.

With Gmobile, you can enjoy local 5G mobile service and stay connected to the people and places that matter most.

6. Take Advantage of the Season to Review Your Services

Fall is also a great time to take a look at your household’s current services. Your family’s internet, TV, phone, and security needs may have changed over the past year.

Ask yourself:

• • Is our current internet speed keeping up with the number of devices in our home?
  • Are we getting the most out of our TV and streaming options?
  • Could we benefit from adding home security?
  • Are there opportunities to bundle services and save?
  • Do we have the right mobile plan for our family?

Choosing the right services can help you get the features you need without paying for things you don’t use.