Keep the season merry: Find tips to ensure safety during the holidays
Chrismas get-togethers, Thanksgiving dinners, and enjoying special moments with family members are a few of the traditions we appreciate around the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also includes an increased number of safety risks. Luckily, abiding by some easy recommendations and using a well-equipped security system at your Boise residence can boost safety during the holidays.
Going out of town? Avoid break-ins at your Boise home with the latest video cameras and automation
Venturing out to see relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Boise house vacant ehances the danger of intrusions. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you keep tabs on your house regardless of your location with the latest surveillance. You may check live streams from your cameras with the home security app on your smartphone.
The best surveillance tools can actively protect your home from thieves. If someone creeps within range, cameras will emit a sound or beam a light to send them running. Here are serveral other ways you can avoid break-ins when you’re out:
- Schedule lights to come on at different moments to make your home appear active
- Ensure your home security yard sign is visible
- Make sure doors are locked and your alarm is set through the smartphone app
- Don’t share on social platforms that you’re going out of town
Protect against holiday porch pirates in Boise
For many families, the holidays mean a consistent stream of packages to your front door. Avoid enticing opportunistic criminals by allowing them to sit outside. Alternatively, receive an automatic notification to your smartphone whenever a package appears so you can collect it.
If possible, schedule deliveries for when you know you’ll be home. Alternatively, have a neighbor bring them in. You can open your door and turn off your alarm from your smartphone. If someone is on your porch, you can communicate with them via your video doorbell’s two-way talk function.
Follow proper fire safety during the holidays in your Boise home
Christmas trees, candles, home-cooked meals, and decorative lights are common during the holidays, but they also increase the risk of fires. Here are some tips on how to prevent them:
- Kitchen blazes rise during the holiday season, especially at Thanksgiving. Avoid turning your back on an active stovetop. Keep little ones at a distance to prevent burns. Always observe manufacturer instructions when cooking with fryers.
- Keep Christmas trees hydrated and a safe distance from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Keep in mind that trees grow more fire-prone as they dehydrate.
- Avoid overtaxing electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Improper connections and faulty outlets are at risk of sparking and may lead to fires.
- Lit candles are lovely but also hazardous around trees and decorations. Use them wisely and always put out flames when exiting an area.
Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to upgrade your protection. When sensors like fire alarms and CO detectors connect to your home’s security, you and your dedicated monitoring agents will know when an alarm sounds, whether you’re home or not.
Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Boise
Find everything you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Boise smart security systems include innovative features like video cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored environmental alarms. Contact us at (208) 306-4107 and give your household the gift of better protection this holiday.