Essential Support for Your Smart Home

A simple support plan for eligible homes that need a reliable way to request help, troubleshoot common issues, and access remote support for connected home technology.

SMART-Care Essential is designed for homes that need a straightforward support option without full proactive monitoring. It gives homeowners a clear path to request support and resolve many common technology issues remotely when the home has the proper remote-service tools in place.

Through our support partnership with Parasol, Essential members may receive access to 24/7 chat-based assistance, remote diagnostics when available, and the OvrC Connect app for basic self-service troubleshooting.

SMART-Care eligibility must be reviewed by SHORE Smart Home before service coverage begins. Some homes may require an onboarding visit, system update, or remote-access setup before they can be supported.

A Practical Support Plan for Everyday Technology Issues

Smart home systems are built to simplify daily life, but networks, streaming devices, routers, control systems, and connected equipment still need attention from time to time. SMART-Care Essential gives eligible homeowners a basic support membership so help is easier to request when something is not working as expected.

This plan is best for homeowners who want access to support and remote troubleshooting, but do not require 24/7 phone-based support, proactive system monitoring, seasonal inspections, priority scheduling, or preferred labor rates.

Before SMART-Care Essential begins, SHORE Smart Home must confirm that the residence has the required remote-support access in place. If additional hardware, software updates, or onboarding work is needed, our team will review those steps before membership begins.

What SMART-Care Essential Includes

SMART-Care Essential is designed for homeowners who want a simple, reliable way to request support, access remote troubleshooting, and manage common connected-home issues. These benefits depend on compatible remote-service access being available at the residence.

Prompt Service Scheduling

Request service through a clear support path when onsite help is needed. Essential members are scheduled based on calendar availability and standard service procedures.

24/7 Chat-Based Support

Get support through email, text messaging, or online chat for common smart home, network, streaming, and connected technology issues.

Remote Diagnostics & Repair

When available, support agents can remotely troubleshoot, reboot, and help resolve issues with internet service, network components, routers, and control systems.

Choose the SMART-Care Plan That Fits Your Home

Every home is different. SMART-Care plans are designed to provide the right level of support based on how much technology is in the home, how often the home is used, and how quickly you want access to help when something needs attention.

Essential Membership Plan

$59.99/mo

Eligibility review required before membership begins. Billed annually once approved.

SMART-Care Essential begins after SHORE Smart Home confirms that the residence has the required remote-support access in place.

Includes
  • Prompt service scheduling
  • 24/7 chat-based support
  • Remote diagnostics and repair
  • OvrC Connect app access
Best For
  • Smaller smart home systems
  • Homes With Basic Connected Technology
  • Homeowners who prefer chat, email, or text support
  • Clients who want remote troubleshooting without proactive monitoring
  • Systems that do not require priority onsite response
Not Included
  • 24/7 phone-based support
  • 24/7 proactive system monitoring
  • Priority service scheduling
  • Pre-season technology inspection
  • Post-season technology inspection
  • Preferred labor rates
FAQs

What SMART-Care Essential Covers

Find answers to common questions about SMART-Care Essential, remote support, eligibility requirements, OvrC access, and what happens when an issue cannot be resolved remotely.

No. Essential includes 24/7 chat-based support through email, text messaging, or online chat. Phone-based support is included in higher-tier SMART-Care plans.

No. Essential does not include 24/7 proactive system monitoring. For monitored support, choose the Enhanced or Concierge plan.

Many common issues can be reviewed remotely. When possible, support agents may troubleshoot, reboot, or help repair supported internet, network, router, and control system issues.

If the issue requires onsite support, SHORE Smart Home can schedule a service visit. Onsite service is billable unless otherwise stated in your agreement.

No. SMART-Care requires compatible remote-service access at the residence. SHORE Smart Home will review the system before membership begins and confirm whether the home is eligible.

Some homes may require an onboarding visit, network update, Control4 update, or compatible remote-access hardware before SMART-Care support can begin.

SMART-Care enrollment begins with a review. This helps us confirm that the home can be properly supported before membership and billing begin.

Support That Starts Before a Service Visit

Many smart home issues can be diagnosed before a technician ever arrives onsite. With OvrC-enabled systems, SHORE Smart Home can remotely access supported devices, check system status, restart equipment, review connectivity, and troubleshoot common issues more efficiently.

That remote visibility helps reduce unnecessary site visits, speeds up support, and gives our team a clearer understanding of what is happening inside the home’s technology system.

For eligible SMART-Care clients, OvrC is part of a more responsive support experience — helping keep networks, entertainment systems, control systems, and connected devices easier to manage over time.

Remote smart home support using OvrC for eligible SHORE Smart Home clients

Get SMART-Care Support for Your Home

SMART-Care Essential gives eligible homeowners a reliable first level of support for everyday smart home and network issues, with access to remote troubleshooting and self-service tools when the system is properly configured.

Before membership begins, SHORE Smart Home will review the residence to confirm that the system is eligible and SMART-Care Essential is the right fit.