Keep the season merry: Find tips to ensure safety during the holidays
Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving dinners, and enjoying special moments with family members are some of the activities we cherish around the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season has more safety risks. Fortunately, following some basic recommendations and using a modern security system at your Albuquerque property can help ensure safety during the holidays.
Leaving town? Avoid intrusions at your Albuquerque home with the latest video cameras and automation
Going to spend time with relatives is a cherished element of the holidays, but leaving your Albuquerque house empty ehances the risk of intrusions. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems let you watch over your house no matter your location with innovative surveillance. You are able to check real-time footage from your video cameras via the smart home app on your smartphone.
The best surveillance systems take an active approach to safeguarding your home. If an individual gets too close, cameras will use visible and audible warnings to frighten them away. Here are a few more ways you can prevent invasions when you’re out:
- Schedule lights to activate at different moments to make your house appear inhabited
- Ensure your home security yard sign is in clear view
- Check to confirm doors are secured and your system is armed through the home security app
- Avoid sharing on social media that you’re going out of town
Defend against seasonal porch pirates in Albuquerque
For numerous families, the holidays bring a consistent flow of packages to the front door. Avoid tempting opportunistic criminals by allowing them to sit outside. Instead, get an immediate update to your smartphone whenever a delivery shows up so you know to retrieve it.
If possible, plan deliveries for when you’re home. Otherwise, see if a neighbor can take them in. You can unlock your door and turn off your alarm from your smartphone. If somebody is on your porch, you can talk to them with your video doorbell’s bi-directional talk function.
Adhere to established fire safety during the holidays in your Albuquerque home
Ornamental lights, candles, Christmas trees, and home-cooked meals are popular during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are several tips for how to circumvent them:
- Kitchen fires increase during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Maintain a close watch of a crowded stovetop. Keep children at a distance to protect against burns. Remember to adhere to manufacturer directions when using fryers.
- Keep Christmas trees hydrated and clear of fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Be mindful that trees get more combustible as they dry out.
- Don’t overload electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Improper connections and faulty outlets are prone to sparks and may result in fires.
- Glowing candles are enchanting but also hazardous around trees and other decor. Place them carefully and always put out flames when leaving a room.
Monitored fire alarms are a great way to upgrade your protection. When environmental sensors like fire alarms and CO detectors connect to your property’s security, you and your 24-hour monitoring specialists will be notified when an alarm goes off, whether you’re on site or away.
Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Albuquerque
Find all the equipment you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Albuquerque smart security systems include modern features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Give us a call at (505) 605-2321 and give your household the gift of better protection this season.