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title: "Tips for Maintaining Your Installed Equipment | Smart Systems"
description: "A seasonal maintenance guide to keep your smart home, AV, and security equipment running smoothly."
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# Tips for Maintaining Your Installed Equipment

A seasonal maintenance guide to keep your smart home, AV, and security equipment running smoothly.

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## Routine Maintenance for Long-Lasting Equipment

A little routine maintenance keeps your equipment performing at its best.

### Monthly

- **Check battery levels** — Look for low battery warnings in Control4 for smart locks, sensors, and shades
- **Test your security system** — Arm and disarm to make sure it responds correctly
- **Verify camera feeds** — Check that all cameras are recording and providing clear images

### Every 3 Months

- **Clean TV and display screens** — Use a microfiber cloth with screen cleaner (never spray directly)
- **Dust your equipment rack** — Gently dust the front and sides to maintain airflow
- **Clean outdoor camera housings** — Wipe lenses and check for spider webs or debris

### Every 6 Months

- **Clean projector filters** — Check and clean the air filter
- **Test battery backups** — Check the status LED on your WattBox or UPS
- **Inspect outdoor equipment** — Check speakers, access points, and cameras for weather damage

### Annually

- **Schedule a Smart Systems check-up** — We can review your entire system and apply updates
- **Replace projector lamp** — If heavy use (3+ hours daily)
- **Review your security system** — Update codes, review user access, test sensors

### What to Avoid

- **Do not spray cleaners directly on electronics** — Always spray onto a cloth first
- **Do not block ventilation** — Keep space around equipment racks and amplifiers
- **Do not press reset buttons** unless directed by Smart Systems
- **Do not unplug equipment without proper shutdown** — Use the app or keypad to turn things off

## Related articles

- [How to Request a Service Call from Smart Systems](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/request-service-call)
- [Understanding Your Smart Systems Warranty](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/warranty-information)
- [Preparing Your Home for a Smart Systems Installation](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/preparing-for-installation)
- [How Smart Systems Handles Software and Firmware Updates](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/software-firmware-updates)

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