It is a large Russian telecommunications company that has been providing high-quality telephone and cellular communication, broadband Internet access, digital television. Not long ago she launched a new and very significant project called Smart home. Let's try to figure out what it is.
This is not just about standard shooting, recording, and the ability to view events. After registering the Smart Home application on the Rostelecom website, the subscriber gets the opportunity to effectively use a whole set of widgets and tools. Together they help manage and control the cameras. Speaking in simple words, from anywhere in the world you can see what is happening in your home when you are away. The main condition is the availability of Internet access.
The Smart Home video surveillance service from Rostelecom will be useful for those who leave their child with a nanny, whose apartment is being renovated by a construction crew, or who simply travel frequently. People who often go on long business trips and have pets are no exception.
Rostelecom information can be obtained on the official website, the same applies to functionality:
The user of the Smart Home from Rostelecom starts it, from which control and configuration is carried out. You can purchase a camera either at one time or in installments. If you download Rostelecom Smart Home to your computer and smartphone, you can pay for the service at any convenient time, regardless of your location. After downloading the Smart Home application from Rostelecom, it is not difficult to register in the system. To do this, you will need to enter your email address and your phone number. At the next stage, the user's full name is indicated and a password is created. As soon as you click the Register button, an email will be sent to the specified email with a link, which you need to follow to activate your profile. Keep in mind that the link is valid for 24 hours. Through the mobile application you can also connect the camera and control it.
Modern technologies are gradually penetrating absolutely all areas everyday life, making it more convenient and technologically advanced. An excellent example of such penetration can be special devices that are responsible for home security. To use them, it is enough to purchase the appropriate equipment and create personal account in "Smart Home" Rostelecom.
As a result, users will receive a special security program that will continuously monitor the condition of the home and promptly notice any emerging threats. And all information about detected problems and dangers will be sent to the owner’s computer. In addition, for an additional fee, you can subscribe to an SMS newsletter, in which the user will be informed about everything that may be important to him.
This service is especially beneficial for those users who are worried about loved ones, pets or property left at home, since now they will always remain under supervision.
When deciding to connect the Smart Home system from Rostelecom, the first thing you need to do is figure out what this offer is.
Users who are interested in this system should know that it includes a whole range of devices aimed at protecting the premises from unforeseen situations and attacks by intruders. The kit, depending on the buyer’s wishes, may include:
Additionally, the devices require internet to operate. In this case, the provider does not matter, since the connection speed (at least 512 Kbps) is important, and not the company that provides it.
If everything listed has already been purchased, connected and configured, the user will only have to activate SMS messaging or regularly visit the website, where messages about the current state of checks and control will be sent.
It was already mentioned above that the total cost of the service depends on the configuration that the user chooses. The larger it is, the higher the cost. In this case, the cheapest will be a system that includes only a video camera, and the most expensive kit will include a leakage monitoring device and a smoke sensor.
The second factor influencing the final price is the method of purchase. Those who decide to pay the entire amount at once, at the time of purchasing the equipment, will save significantly compared to people who choose installments. Depending on the configuration, the difference in price can be up to 5-6 thousand rubles.
Additionally, users will have to pay 300 rubles monthly for the service. At the same time, if you download the Rostelecom Smart Home application and purchase equipment without resorting to installments, the first year of using the program will be absolutely free.
Having understood the prices and configuration of the security service, you should move on to the issues of its installation, configuration and operation. And you should start by registering on the official portal of the provider, since connecting all equipment and working with sensors occurs through it. To gain access to equipment management, you will need:
As a result, if done correctly, the user will have complete control over the system, which will take care of his life and serve him for many years.
The next nuance that you need to understand is how to connect the Rostelecom Smart Home camera. It is recommended to do this through a mobile application, which is no different from your personal account. Although the use of other similar devices that are capable of communicating with the equipment is not prohibited.
In general, to connect the camera you will need:
It is important to emphasize that the controller is connected in the same way. And the main difference that distinguishes this process will be the use of a special MAC address, which will replace the QR code. It can be found on the back of the controller or under its cover. It should be added that there can be 2 such addresses, they are used depending on the type of connection (via wi-fi or LAN).
People who are going to buy equipment should know what the personal account offered to users of the Rostelecom Smart Home online service is used for. Its main purpose is to receive messages and manage equipment and networks. The serial numbers of the sensors are immediately registered and connected to unified system. To add a purchased sensor, you will have to:
If difficulties arise, you need to remove and open the sensor. After which you will need to press the test button on it three times (you need to hold it down for at least one and a half seconds).
The Smart Home project was first presented by Rostelecom back in 2015. True, at that time it existed as a pilot development. It took the company’s engineers another couple of years to test the service and bring it into full working order. Since 2017, the service has been launched into mass sales. Today, any subscriber can connect to a Rostelecom Smart Home. The service’s personal account on the company’s website will allow you to set settings that are convenient for the owner, and then monitor the condition of the room in which the equipment is installed. Let's talk about the capabilities of LC in more detail.
Today, customers have access to three different service packages as part of the Rostelecom Smart Home service. The price of using the service will depend on what set of equipment the user chooses and what additional options he decides to connect. For example, SMS notifications from the service are provided by the provider for a fee.
Important! The cost of equipment for each set varies depending on the region of residence of the buyer. Therefore, we do not provide specific numbers here, but recommend that readers check them on the company’s official website.
So, service packages in present moment three:
Which kit to choose depends on the user's needs. Since the functionality of the equipment is different, its settings in the system’s personal account will also be different.
The Smart Home package was developed in such a way that any client could use it, regardless of their level of technical training. This applies not only to the installation of equipment (although even a person with minimal knowledge about technology will not have questions about how to connect a Rostelecom Smart Home camera). Setting up surveillance and further monitoring of the premises is also very simple.
The company offers three tools for monitoring equipment installed in an apartment:
Important! At the moment, the Rostelecom smart home service does not have an application on Windows. The company has not said whether it is planned to be released in the near future.
Using any of the service management tools, a Smart Home user can watch an online broadcast from cameras installed in the room at any time. The video will be broadcast in real time, allowing you to instantly get information about what is happening in the house.
In addition, LC gives the client the following opportunities:
Important! Indefinite storage of video broadcast elements is possible provided that their duration does not exceed 30 minutes.
Regardless of whether the client uses the personal account on the official website or the Rostelecom Smart Home mobile gadget application, registration will be carried out according to the same algorithm. The user will need to enter the following data in the form offered by the service:
Important! All data must be entered correctly. Service moderators check them against manual mode. If there is the slightest discrepancy, access to the user’s account will be suspended.
After filling out the form and submitting it, you will receive an email with a link to confirm your registration. It will also contain instructions for the initial setup of the system.
So, before starting work, the user needs to:
Once registration confirmation has been received, you can begin configuring the equipment. As an example, we’ll tell you how to add a video camera to your personal account.
Important! All devices and sensors installed in the apartment will not be visible in your personal account automatically. Each of them will need to be attached manually.
So, in order to set up video surveillance within the Rostelecom Smart Home service, the client will need:
Important! During the search, the indicator on the camera itself will light blue.
Once the app detects the device, the indicator color will change to red. Next you need:
To complete the process, you will need to enter the equipment serial number. This can be done:
After this, linking the video camera will be completed. All other sensors are registered in your personal account in a similar way.
Important! If several devices are installed in the house at once and have not been registered, at the first stage a table with their names will appear in the LC. The user can select the desired device in it and perform the binding, and then work on the next device.
Unfortunately, the website Smart Home Rostelecom and mobile applications The service does not yet provide users with the ability to remotely control installed devices. That is, the service cannot block the apartment door if it was opened without the owner’s knowledge and call security. Its functions include only monitoring and alerting the owner about emergency situations.
However, some settings can be very useful, for example:
The user will find a complete list of capabilities in the Smart Home Personal Account. By carefully studying them and thinking through the most convenient options for use, you can significantly increase the level of comfort and safety of your own apartment.
Almost everyone has heard about the Smart Home service. Since many companies offer such a service. But the principle of operation of a Smart Home is not known to everyone. In simple terms, the service includes numerous solutions for automating various actions. Remote control of electrical appliances, lighting from a smartphone, and so on - all this is in fact a “Smart Home”. Rostelecom has some of the most favorable prices for the service, as well as a list of simple and understandable tariffs.
You can understand the difference in tariff plans in a simple way - each tariff implies the installation of a certain number of sensors/equipment/devices. Accordingly, how many Smart Home features you will get depends on the tariff plan.
The service client is provided with a controller. It is necessary to ensure that all connected devices work in one system. This makes it simply more convenient to control them.
The service also includes installation of the following equipment:
Now about the cost:
The tariff plan is not much different from the previous one, but there are definitely differences:
In the case of this tariff, there are no smoke or leak detectors. But it is possible to turn off/on lights and electrical appliances from the outlet. The first tariff does not include such features.
Tariff plan cost:
The two tariff solutions do not differ in cost.
This is the cheapest tariff plan for the Smart Home service. But the low cost has certain disadvantages. The service client receives the following:
Only three options are included in the Basic tariff. For some this is a big minus. Smoke detectors and leaks are still important advantages of a Smart Home. Therefore, if you are seriously concerned about your property, it is better to look at other tariff solutions.
Price:
These are all the current tariffs for Smart Home in Rostelecom. Attention! The cost of tariff solutions may differ in different regions of the Russian Federation. On the official website of Rostelecom you have the opportunity to indicate your city. Be sure to indicate the subject of Russia, and then familiarize yourself with the price of tariffs.
Please note that the client pays for the connected equipment (various sensors). Clients have the opportunity to purchase equipment in installments. That is why we indicate a down payment for equipment.
You should check the total cost of connecting a Smart Home (including all sensors, subscription fees) at hotline Rostelecom:
When calling, please indicate your city of residence and the tariff you are interested in. You will be informed of the final cost of the connected service. Experts can also tell you the cost of each sensor.
The first thing to do is submit an application. You can do this in two ways:
Most people choose the second method. Therefore, let's look at it in more detail:
You will receive a notification that the installment program is provided exclusively to existing clients of the company who use the Internet from Rostelecom. Check the box next to one of two items - you can add an Internet service or confirm that you use it.
This is a small questionnaire that includes your full name, address and city of residence, contact information, and so on. On the right you see the connection cost ( this service free), entry fee and subscription price.
Rostelecom has long been pleasing its customers with various communication services: mobile and home telephony, Internet, interactive TV. Not long ago, developers talked about a new feature for subscribers – video tracking. Having installed special equipment at home, a person does not have to worry about safety issues if he goes on a long business trip or leaves his children with a nanny. Modern tracking indicators will not only record everything that happens in the apartment in the absence of the owner, but will also notify you of any changes.
The operating principle of the system can be described in several steps:
Basic kit
A nice feature of the product is the ability to view the camera recording not only after it has been saved, but also in real time. All you need to do is register in your Personal Account. For those who are accustomed to using smartphones for work, a mobile application is provided.
Other features of the Rostelecom Smart Home system include:
It should be borne in mind that although the equipment for the Smart Home program runs on electricity, each device has an internal battery that will allow you to continue recording even if the power is unexpectedly turned off.
Currently, Rostelecom offers three sets of equipment for purchase:
Includes a controller, motion sensors and a system for tracking the opening of doors and windows. 
Advanced
The kit includes: controller, opening and motion sensors, smoke and leakage sensors. 
Control
Contains basic devices (no smoke or leak detectors), plus a smart plug and light bulb. 
To understand how each device works, you need to familiarize yourself with brief description each sensor:
Controller
The main mechanism that controls all devices connected to it. It also transmits data.
Opening
If windows or doors are open, it will transmit a message to your smartphone.
Leak, smoke, gas
Detects the first signs of a leak or fire through changes in temperature and smoke level in the apartment.
Movement
Turns on if there is any movement in an empty room.
Smart light bulb and socket
Allows you to control equipment remotely via a mobile phone.
Pay attention!
The cost of connecting to the information service via SMS is 60 rubles per month.
You can purchase equipment on the official Rostelecom website, at the company’s sales offices or in digital electronics stores Svyaznoy, M.Video, Yulmart.
As mentioned earlier, the Smart Home system can be supplemented by the client independently at any time. The main thing is not to forget to add the device in your Personal Account and make all the necessary settings.
The cost of the Smart Home kit may vary slightly depending on the subscriber’s region of residence. Current prices can be found on the company’s website at the link: https://rt.ru/smart_house/tariff
On average, you will have to pay for devices:
In addition to the kit, you can purchase sensors using the “Management” program:
| Sensor name | Cost (RUB) |
|---|---|
| Movements | 2 990 |
| Gaza | 3 490 |
| Opening windows and doors | 2 890 |
| Leaks | 3 490 |
| Smoke | 3 490 |
| Smart plug | 2 390 |
| Smart light bulb | 2 890 |
To install and properly connect the Smart Home kit, you must use the instructions that come with each kit. If you can’t do the work yourself, you can turn to specialists for help. To do this, you need to call 8 800 100 08 00 and inform the operator of your desire.
Important! The service is provided for a fee; the cost is communicated to the client personally when submitting an application.
You can manage and configure sensors yourself, for example, temporarily turn off an unnecessary one, or set a time to turn on another one. Optimization of device operation is carried out through your Personal Account. To register in the system you must perform the following procedure:
At this point, authorization is complete, but in order to manage the equipment, you need to add it to your account. This can be done quite simply through the special “My Devices” command. You will need to mark the sensor data in the required fields and wait for the connection process to complete.
After all the actions taken, all the capabilities of the Smart Home system will become available to the user. Each section of the menu contains hints and tips, which makes working with your Personal Account convenient and easy to use.
The main equipment control room, as mentioned earlier, is posted on the official Rostelecom website on the Internet. But users also have the opportunity to download the program to their smartphone. To do this, you need to go to the application store of the installed operating system of the gadget, and enter the name “Smart Home” in the search bar or download it from the links below.
After the resource finds the desired application, you must click the “Install” button and wait until the download completes. To enter the mobile account, the data specified earlier when adding devices to the system is used.
According to reviews posted in the public domain, the Smart Home product from Rostelecom is popular and has already found its admirers. And although some problems with operation still occur, the company is carefully working to improve it. Which allows us to say that soon the number of people using the service will increase significantly.
