Want Your Home to Look Lived-In All Night? eWeLink’s Got You Covered

Worried about your home looking empty while you’re away? The eWeLink app v5.15 or later brings a smarter way to enhance your home security with an improved Presence Simulation feature. Now, you can set it to run overnight, covering those critical hours when burglars are most likely to strike.

What's New?

Before this update, Presence Simulation couldn’t span past midnight—meaning if you wanted lights to flicker between, say, 8 PM and 3 AM, the feature wouldn’t work. But now, you can set any time range, even if it crosses into the next day. This makes your home appear naturally occupied at all hours, deterring potential intruders.

Why It Matters

Homes that stay dark all night are easy targets. With Presence Simulation:

Lights and devices turn on/off randomly within your set schedule, mimicking real activity.
Customizable timing lets you cover late evenings, early mornings, or entire nights.
Flexible repetition—choose weekdays, weekends, or specific days to match your routine.

How to Set It Up

Open the eWeLink app and go to Insight > Presence Simulation.
Tap “Add” to create a new simulation schedule.
Name your schedule, define the effective period (e.g., 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM), and select the repetition pattern—whether it’s every day, weekdays only, weekends, or specific days.
Set the device runtime duration. You can customize how long each device stays on during the simulation, from 1 minute up to 23 hours and 59 minutes.
Choose the devices you want to include, such as lights or smart plugs. These will turn on and off randomly within your schedule.
Save your settings, and you’re all set!

Real-Life Example

Presence simulation is especially useful when you’re away for extended periods. Here are a few situations where it comes in handy:

Weekend Getaway: Set the simulation to run overnight from Friday evening through Sunday morning. While you’re relaxing out of town, your lights will turn on and off at random times to make it look like someone’s home.
Business Trip: Heading out for a few days? Use Presence Simulation to cover your evenings and early mornings so your home doesn’t sit dark and quiet at night.
Extended Vacation: Planning a longer trip? Pair Presence Simulation with other smart devices—like motorized blinds or a TV that turns on briefly—to create a convincingly lived-in feel around the clock.

Because the timing is randomized within your set schedule, there’s no predictable pattern, making it harder for anyone to tell that you’re away.

This upgrade turns Presence Simulation into a 24/7 security ally, especially for travelers or those with irregular schedules. By simulating natural activity around the clock, you add an extra layer of deterrence effortlessly.

Update your eWeLink app today and give potential intruders one less reason to target your home!

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