Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays
Chrismas get-togethers, Thanksgiving dinners, and enjoying precious moments with family are several of the activities we appreciate during the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season also includes more safety risks. Thankfully, following some easy guidelines and using a modern security system at your West Bloomfield property can boost safety during the holidays.
Going out of town? Deter break-ins at your West Bloomfield home with modern video cameras and automation
Traveling to see relatives is an important part of the holidays, but leaving your West Bloomfield house vacant ehances the threat of burglaries. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems allow you to watch over your house regardless of where you are with advanced surveillance. You can check live feeds from your cameras via the home security app on your smartphone.
The best surveillance tools take an active role in defending your home. If an individual comes too close, cameras will shine a light or generate a sound to send them running. Here are a few more ways you can prevent intrustions when you’re away:
- Set lights to turn on at different intervals to make your house appear active
- Ensure your home security signage is noticeable
- Check to verify doors are locked and your alarm is on through the home security app
- Don’t share on social media that you’re going out of town
Defend against Chrismastime porch pirates in West Bloomfield
For numerous families, the holidays bring a consistent wave of packages to your front door. Avoid enticing thieves by letting them sit on your stoop. Instead, receive an automatic update to your mobile device whenever a package arrives so you are reminded to grab it.
If possible, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. Otherwise, see if a neighbor can bring them in. You can deactivate your alarm and unlock your door from your phone. If a person is knocking on your door, you can speak to them through your doorbell camera’s two-way talk function.
Adhere to established fire safety during the holidays in your West Bloomfield home
String lights, candles, Christmas trees, and home-cooked meals are popular during the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are several tips for how to prevent them:
- Kitchen blazes escalate during the holidays, notably at Thanksgiving. Keep a close eye on a busy stovetop. Keep little ones at a distance to protect against burns. Always observe manufacturer instructions when using fryers.
- Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them clear of fireplaces and candles. Remember that trees grow more flammable as they dry.
- Avoid overburdening electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Insecure connections and older outlets are known to spark and may result in fires.
- Burning candles are enchanting but also risky around trees and decorations. Place them thoughtfully and always blow out flames when leaving an area.
Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to upgrade your protection. When safety devices like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms link to your home security, you and your 24-7 monitoring specialists will be notified when an alarm goes off, whether you’re there or not.
Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in West Bloomfield
Find all the equipment you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our West Bloomfield smart homes include modern features like cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored environmental alarms. Contact us at (248) 963-1801 and give your loved ones the gift of better security this season.