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Back-up Power UPS Applications

UPS systems: backup power supplies for home

We offer various UPS systems for protecting applications in your home, in different price categories and with different types of functionality, from basic offline to more advanced online models. See below for a selection of UPSs that we recommend for home use.

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UPS products suitable for home applications

Which type of UPS should you use and why?

Use a UPS to protect routers, switches and modems, enabling you to maintain connectivity for working from home, host conference calls, talk to friends and family or access TV and streaming services without interruption. For this purpose, we recommend our compact Eaton 3S Mini UPS for routers, which offers the right runtime for this type of equipment at an affordable price.
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While many home security systems come with an integrated battery for back-up, it’s nevertheless a good idea to opt for additional protection. For an even more secure smart home, choose the affordable and compact Eaton 3S Mini UPS, which provides just the right runtime required for this purpose.
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If you have your own networked data server at home, otherwise known as a network-attached storage (NAS) system, you probably need it to be up and running around the clock. To protect this sensitive equipment against over-voltage and under-voltage, we recommend the Eaton 3S UPS, an alternating current (AC) device that combines a small footprint with multiple outlet types.
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With more and more people working from home for longer periods of time, it’s becoming increasingly important for personal computers to be up and running at all times, no matter the power situation. For this reason, we recommend protecting your home office equipment using the Eaton 3S UPS, an alternating current (AC) model featuring a sleek design and multiple outlets.
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There is no better household use case for a backup power supply for home than a fridge or freezer, given that a few hours without refrigeration is all it takes for food to be spoiled. And with the increase in connected appliances such as smart washing machines that can be activated remotely, uninterrupted power, such as that provided by the Eaton 3S UPS, is now more important than ever.
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Mining cryptocurrencies is not only power-intensive, but also requires constant electricity to prevent the process from being interrupted. To avoid such potentially costly downtime, we recommend the Eaton 3S UPS, an alternating current (AC) model providing all the functions required for this purpose, including a space-saving design and multiple outlets. 
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Whether it’s a virtual assistant, an intelligent thermostat or a blind control system, the Eaton 3S Mini UPS is the ideal choice for ensuring the continuity of operation of your smart home applications. Featuring a compact, stylish design and the right runtime to boot, this affordable device protects the technology managing your intelligent home against power surges and spikes.
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Although some Internet Protocol (IP) cameras, which are often used for home surveillance, are either powered via Ethernet or come with an integrated battery, you can use our Eaton 3S Mini UPS for extra router and device protection and vigilance with entry-level, direct current (DC) devices. Despite its compact size and affordability, this UPS will ensure that your IP network is always connected.
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TVs, audio equipment and gaming computers all require constant power – and there’s nothing more frustrating than a frozen screen during a pivotal scene in a movie or a crucial play in a game. To keep your entertainment systems connected at all times, choose the Eaton 3S or the Eaton Ellipse PRO, a more advanced UPS with automatic voltage regulation that’s ideal for gaming.
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From fish to cats and small dogs, automatic feeders are becoming ever more common. To ensure that your pets will get their food whether there’s grid power or not, opt for the Eaton 3S UPS, which is an alternating current (AC) backup power supply for home with multiple outlets and a sleek design, making it ideal for this purpose.
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If you want to make sure that the environmental conditions in your aquarium or terrarium are maintained around the clock, opt for an entry-level UPS. With an alternating current (AC) model like the Eaton 3S UPS, which features multiple sockets and a sleek, space-saving design, you no longer have to worry about the effects of power cuts on the health of your animals.
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