Keep the season full of cheer: Discover tips to boost safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties, and sharing quality time with family members are a few of the traditions we look forward to over the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also brings some unique safety risks. Fortunately, adhering to some simple tips and using a modern security system at your Toledo property can improve safety during the holidays.
Leaving town? Prevent burglaries at your Toledo home with modern video cameras and automation
Going to visit relatives is a cherished aspect of the holidays, but leaving your Toledo house unoccupied ehances the threat of burglaries. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you watch over your home regardless of where you are with advanced surveillance. You can view real-time streams from your cameras through the home security app on your smartphone.
The best surveillance tools take an active approach to protecting your home. If someone comes within range, cameras will cast a light or emit a sound to send them running. Here are some additional ways you can prevent break-ins when you’re out:
- Set lights to activate at various moments to make your home appear active
- Confirm that your home security yard sign is in clear view
- Make sure doors are locked and your system is armed through the mobile app
- Don’t broadcast on social platforms that you’re leaving town
Safeguard against Chrismastime porch pirates in Toledo
For many families, the holidays bring a constant stream of packages to your front door. Avoid tempting prowlers by letting them sit on your porch. Alternatively, obtain an instant alert to your phone whenever a delivery shows up so you know to retrieve it.
Whenever possible, schedule deliveries for when you’re home. Alternatively, have a neighbor collect them. You can turn off your alarm and unlock your door from your smartphone. If someone is knocking on your door, you can speak to them through your doorbell camera’s bi-directional talk function.
Practice proper fire safety during the holidays in your Toledo home
Decorative lights, candles, Christmas trees, and family meals are popular during the holidays, but they also increase the risk of fires. Here are a few tips on how to avoid them:
- Kitchen fires increase during the holiday season, particularlly at Thanksgiving. Always keep tabs on a crowded stovetop. Keep children at a distance to prevent burns. Be sure to adhere to manufacturer guidelines when using fryers.
- Keep Christmas trees hydrated and away from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Keep in mind that trees become more combustible as they dry out.
- Avoid overloading electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Loose connections and older outlets are known to spark and may result in fires.
- Lit candles are lovely but also dangerous around trees and decorations. Use them carefully and always extinguish flames when stepping out of a room.
Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to upgrade your protection. When safety devices like fire alarms and CO detectors integrate with your home’s security, you and your 24-7 monitoring agents will know whenever an alarm goes off, whether you’re on site or away.
Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Toledo
Discover all the equipment you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Toledo smart security systems offer modern features like video cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored fire alarms. Give us a call at (419) 614-6278 and give your family the gift of better protection this holiday.