Safe Mode monitors mains voltage in real-time on every compatible switch including every motion sensor switch. When voltage exceeds safe thresholds — typically 207V low and 253V high for a 230V system — Safe Mode automatically cuts power, protecting expensive appliances. Indian voltage fluctuations during monsoon transformer switching and peak summer loads destroy ACs, refrigerators, and geysers. Safe Mode prevents most failures silently without user intervention.

One tap activates Home Lock. The entire home enters security mode where manual wall switch presses trigger intrusion alerts to WhatsApp and app. Non-essential devices can be configured to auto-off. Enable when leaving for a trip. Disable when you return. All automations and schedules can be configured to continue or pause during lock mode.

Lock individual rooms instead of the entire home. The guest room during family visits. The study when kids should be sleeping. The pooja room when out of town. Manual toggle of any switch in a locked room triggers an intrusion alert with switch name, room, and timestamp sent via WhatsApp. Other rooms continue to function normally.

Intrusion alerts aren’t generic. They include: which specific switch was pressed, which room, what time, and what state change occurred (ON to OFF or OFF to ON). A WhatsApp message reads “Study Light ON — 2:45 AM, 15 Apr 2026”. You can act on it immediately instead of guessing where the issue is.

Choose which automations continue during lock mode and which pause. Schedules for security cameras, porch lights, and air purifiers might need to keep running. Schedules for kitchen exhaust or bathroom geyser should probably pause. Configure per-automation during setup — lock mode is nuanced, not all-or-nothing.

A PIR motion sensor switch triggers lights to turn ON when someone enters a room and OFF when no motion is detected for a set duration. Works in hallways, bathrooms, and stairwells where hands are often full. Nighttime-only workflow prevents false triggers during the day when hallway motion is constant. Durations are configurable per motion sensor switch — hallway 30 seconds, bathroom 5 minutes.

Humidity sensors trigger bathroom or kitchen exhaust fans when humidity exceeds a threshold (typically 75% after a shower, 85% during cooking). The fan runs until humidity drops below a second threshold (typically 55%). Eliminates the mildew-causing “did we leave the fan on?” debate. Works reliably in Indian monsoon conditions where humidity swings dramatically.

Door/window contact sensors report state changes to the app. Front door opened at 11:47 PM → WhatsApp alert to parents. Bedroom door opened → triggers welcome scene if combined with “arrived home” workflow. Refrigerator door left open for 5 minutes → alert. Multiple door sensors per home supported, each with their own triggers and alerts.

Kitchen gas sensors (LPG and natural gas) trigger immediate WhatsApp alerts, in-app notifications, and optional auto-actions (cut kitchen plug power, activate kitchen exhaust fan). Early warning for Indian kitchens where cylinder leaks and stove malfunctions cause hundreds of accidents annually. Sensor placement and sensitivity configured during installation.

Temperature sensors in each room feed data to the app and to automations. Bedroom above 28°C → AC ON. Below 22°C → AC OFF. Bathroom temperature tracked for comfortable geyser timing. Server room or pooja room over a threshold → WhatsApp alert. Live room temperatures visible in the app dashboard and Home Page.

Unusual current draw indicates problems — a motor stuck on high load, a short circuit forming, or an appliance failing. Beakn monitors current per switch (on compatible hardware including every motion sensor switch) and alerts when readings exceed normal thresholds. A fan drawing 3x normal current signals bearing failure; catching this early prevents fires and equipment damage.

iOS Shortcuts can trigger Beakn scenes based on location. Arriving at home coordinates after local sunset → entrance lights turn ON automatically. No app opening, no voice command — your physical arrival becomes the trigger. Location is used only for this calculation, not shared externally.

Opening the Beakn app at a specific location or time can trigger a contextual scene. Open app in bedroom at night → dim adjustment. Open app in study during work hours → study lights ON if off. Subtle contextual automation that reduces the tap count for your most common actions.

When your phone connects to home Wi-Fi (you’ve arrived), trigger an “arrived” scene. When it disconnects (you’ve left), trigger a “left” scene. Acts as a presence detector without requiring GPS or location permissions. Most reliable in Indian apartments where GPS signals are often weak indoors.

iOS Sound Recognition detects alarms, doorbells, smoke alarms, glass breaking. Use these as Beakn triggers — smoke alarm detected → flash hall lights red, turn off non-essential plugs, send WhatsApp alert. Especially valuable for homes with hearing-impaired family members or as a backup to dedicated smoke detectors.