As every parent knows, back-to-school season is hectic. Not only is there a lot to do, it’s also a time for big changes.

Maybe your teenager just got their first car and is enjoying the additional freedom. Or perhaps your younger child is excited to go to the bus stop by themselves for the very first time. For the busy parent, it’s certainly more difficult during this time of the year to keep track of all the comings and goings.

But don’t worry. OnTech is all about finding ways to make your life simpler. Our Smart Home experts have a couple of solutions to give you some peace of mind for back-to-school season.

Expert Recommended: Google Nest Doorbell

Wouldn’t it be nice to get a notification when your middle schooler has gotten back from an afterschool activity — or maybe when you’re away for the weekend and your teenager invites 20 too many friends over?

The Nest Doorbell is perfect for just that. It automatically sends alerts to your phone when someone’s at the door, so you’ll always be in the know of who’s home and who’s not. It also has a built-in speaker so you can have a conversation in real time when someone arrives. So if you’re running late at work, you’d be alerted when your child or spouse gets home and could give them a quick heads up that tonight may be a takeout night.

Plus, the Nest Doorbell comes in a variety of colors and models, so there’s a lot of room for personalization. Definitely a great investment for the back-to-school season!

Expert Recommended: Nest x Yale Lock

All parents know this universal truth: if it can be lost, it will be lost. This seems to be especially the case for house keys. And while we don’t want our high schooler to be waiting outside for us to come home, we also don’t necessarily want to make our homes less secure by leaving the back door unlocked or having a key hidden in a flower pot.

Because it doesn’t use keys, the Nest x Yale Smart Lock is a perfect solution for this dilemma. It gives you a secure, keyless entry by either unlocking it with the Nest app or with a keycode. Also, you can create custom codes for your kids to see who’s coming home and when.

But that’s not all. Say you’re rushing to get the kids to football practice and can’t remember if you locked the door — instead of driving back to check, the app will let you know if you didn’t and let you lock the door from your phone.

All of these great features definitely help with peace of mind during the school year!

Back-to-School Deals on Smart Products and Installations

OnTech is the preferred installation partner of Google Nest. For a limited time, get $79 off a Nest Doorbell (Wired) or $50 off a Nest Doorbell (Battery) with discounted installation of $50 for either.

Our Smart Home experts will bring everything to you, install and show you how to use it. We’ll also bring the store to you, including smart cameras, other types of video doorbells and more, so you can see them for yourself and ask questions.

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