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cox homelife automation

Make your home work smarter, not harder

Get to know Homelife Automation

Want to learn how to install, use and maintain Homelife? Here are the basics:

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Let's set up your smart home

In order to use Homelife, you’ll need smart devices in your home. Here's some ideas to get you started.

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Prepping for your professional installation

On installation day, we’ll send one of our professional technicians to set up Homelife for you and walk you through your new system, please take these steps to prep for installation.

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Installing devices yourself

It’s easy to add smart devices after installing Homelife. Here’s how you can do-it-yourself.

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Using Homelife

Want to easily control your smart devices? It’s as simple as creating Rules and Scenes. Go ahead, make Homelife your own by personalizing your settings.

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Homelife maintenance made easy

You can make sure your Homelife stays in tip-top shape with these simple tips.

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Moving your Homelife

If you ever move to a new place, it’s easy to bring your Homelife system with you. Learn more.

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Take control with a tap

Put home in the palm of your hand. Download the Homelife app to check your cameras, lock your doors and more –  no matter where you are. See if your device is supported.

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Let's sign in to the Homelife app

Having trouble signing in to the Homelife app? Try these tips:

Get to know your smart devices

Make your whole home a smart home with everything from smart LED lightbulbs and HD cameras to motion sensors and more. Learn more.

personalizing your smart home

Your Homelife, your way

Make home management easy by customizing your Homelife settings. Learn how to set your system to Night mode, add Homelife contacts, and change your password.

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Control Homelife comfortably from your couch

With Homelife, you can control your smart devices using the Homelife app or your Contour Voice Remote.

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Keep Homelife going strong

Have peace of mind knowing your smart home is running smoothly. Caring for Homelife is as easy as following a few suggestions.

Homelife Automation FAQs

Have some questions about Cox Homelife Automation? Here are some answers.

How do you control Cox Homelife?

The Cox Homelife app makes it easy to control all your Homelife devices and services whether you’re home or away. Through the Cox Homelife app, you can view camera feeds and control all your connected devices. Download the Homelife app free from iTunes or the Google Store.  

Yes, the Homelife app can be used by anyone in your home who has been given your Homelife Username and Password.  

There are a number of smart devices that can be connected to your Homelife system including HD Cameras, Smart Door Locks, Smart LED light Bulbs, Smart Plugs and more. All Homelife devices can be easily and conveniently controlled from the Homelife app, no matter where you are. Click here and see all the smart devices Homelife has to offer.

Cox Homelife cameras allow you to check on your home anytime, anywhere. With Homelife Cameras, you can see live video clips, take pictures and set Rules to record video clips when certain events occur, such as the front door opening or when your “Home Mode” changes. You can also have pictures and video clips emailed to you from your camera. Any pictures or video clips taken can be viewed with the Homelife app and saved directly to your device.  

Every Homelife customer has their system professionally installed by one of our trusted, expert technicians. Homelife technicians are timely, respectful and experienced, and will make sure your installation is quick and easy. Your technician will also provide a complete walkthrough of your Homelife system so you know exactly what you’re getting, how your Homelife system works and how you can use Homelife to make your home safer, smarter and more efficient.

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