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Old 02-27-2024, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by kschwi View Post
Can someone discuss the need to keep the WiFi on? We will probably do so but is it mostly for peace of mind or are there other benefits?
Cameras, various sensors (water leak in particular), thermostat, home automation (turn on/off lights), and alarm systems may all use wifi when you are away.

I can access a home computer remotely to take care of things that are difficult to do on a tablet.

If you have none of these, or don't care about them while you are gone, then some ISPs may allow you to pause service and save some money.
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