Going Green with Smart Home Tech: How Frontpoint Helps You Save Energy (and the Planet)

In today's fast-paced world, where convenience and sustainability often feel like they’re at odds, smart home technology has emerged as the perfect middle ground. With the right devices, you can enhance home security and reduce your carbon footprint—all without sacrificing comfort or peace of mind. That’s where Frontpoint comes in.

While best known for our robust home security solutions, Frontpoint’s lineup of smart devices also doubles as an eco-conscious homeowner’s dream. Let's take a closer look at how you can save energy and go green with some of Frontpoint's most popular products—plus a few general tips to live smarter and more sustainably.

1. Indoor Smart Plug: Cut Phantom Power

Did you know your electronics still draw power even when they're turned off? This "phantom power" accounts for 5–10% of residential electricity use.

With Frontpoint’s Indoor Smart Plug, you can:

• Set schedules to power down devices like TVs, lamps, or coffee makers when not in use.
• Turn off energy vampires remotely via your Frontpoint mobile app.

Green Tip: Use smart plugs for your home office. Power down monitors, printers, and chargers after work hours to prevent unnecessary drain.

2. Outdoor Smart Plug: Automate with the Environment

The Outdoor Smart Plug is weather-resistant and ideal for landscaping lights, holiday décor, or even pool equipment. The best part? You can automate everything.

• Create custom schedules based on sunrise and sunset.
• Avoid wasteful lighting by ensuring devices aren't running all night or during the day.

Green Tip: Replace traditional outdoor lighting with solar-powered or LED options, then use the smart plug to maximize efficiency.

3. Flood Sensor: Prevent Water Waste

Leaks don’t just lead to damage—they waste precious water. A Flood Sensor alerts you the moment it detects moisture in vulnerable areas like basements, laundry rooms, or under sinks.

• Stop leaks early before they escalate into costly (and wasteful) disasters.
• Reduce energy use associated with water heaters working overtime due to unnoticed leaks.

Green Tip: Regularly check pipes and faucets for drips. A single leaky faucet can waste over 3,000 gallons of water per year.

4. Door and Window Sensors: Control Climate Smartly

Doors and windows are notorious for energy loss, especially if they’re left open while heating or cooling is on.

With Door and Window Sensors, you can:

• Get alerts when a window is left open.
• Improve insulation awareness and reduce heating/cooling costs.

Green Tip: Use caulk or weatherstripping to seal drafts. Combine this with sensor alerts to really lock in savings.

5. Garage Sensor: Big Door, Big Opportunity

The garage door is one of the biggest access points to your home—and one of the most overlooked when it comes to energy efficiency. With a Garage Sensor, you can:

• Be notified if the garage door is accidentally left open.
• Pair with a smart garage controller to close it remotely.
• Maintain climate control by reducing heat/cold leaks from the garage into your home.

Green Tip: Insulate your garage door and add a weather seal at the bottom to prevent energy loss.

All these devices work seamlessly through the Frontpoint control panel and mobile app. This means:

• You can monitor and control your entire smart home from anywhere.
• Easily create routines that maximize energy efficiency—like turning everything off when you leave.
• Get real-time insights into how your home operates, helping you make greener decisions every day.

Going green isn’t about making huge sacrifices. It’s about making smarter choices, and Frontpoint’s smart devices makes that easier than ever. Whether you're managing electricity, preventing water waste, or simply improving your home's efficiency, every little bit counts.

And the best part? You’re not just saving energy—you’re saving money, improving your home’s safety, and doing your part for the planet.

So go ahead—be a little smarter, and a whole lot greener. 

Frontpoint keeps homes safe whether families are there or not. To shop DIY home security systems, check out our products page. If you have questions or would like to discuss a quote, contact us at 855-866-4409.