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Take trash out.

Close windows.

Make sure that climate control and fans are off.

Check fridge for anything to toss.

Make sure that any bills are paid.

If you want to have remote access to a computer, nice to test killing the power on it to make sure that it comes back up.

I do have a light timer, the sort that is usually used to make it looks like someone away from home is present and is operating lights, but I use it for a different purpose, to flip a bug zapper on at night, to zap any moths that make it into the house without having to stare at UV light most of the day. I suppose I could use it for its intended role.

I clean the house before I leave so that it's one less thing to stress about when I get back.

I do the things you mentioned but also turn off the wifi.

Flipping breakers would be significantly faster than unplugging stuff.

I turn down the HVAC, confirm all the windows and doors are properly locked, draw all the blinds, and shut down the computers.

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We don't shut off water or other vital equipment or services since a friend will be over to check on the cats, the cameras still need network connectivity, and I can monitor other things remotely via Home Assistant. Anything that would unnecessarily use power will already put itself into low-power mode. We do set the thermostat to a wider range, and make sure that everything is shut and locked.

It's also nice to come back to a clean and pleasant home, so we take out the garbage and clean the place before we go.

Why do you unplug everything?