Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays
Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving feasts, and sharing precious moments with loved ones are several of the things we cherish over the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season also brings an increased number of safety risks. Fortunately, following some easy tips and using an advanced security system at your Stamford property can boost safety during the holidays.
Are you traveling? Prevent intrusions at your Stamford home with advanced video cameras and automation
Going to spend time with relatives is a big part of the holidays, but leaving your Stamford property empty ehances the threat of intrusions. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems permit you to watch over your house no matter where you are with innovative surveillance. You may check real-time footage from your video cameras with the home security app on your cell phone.
The best surveillance systems can even actively protect your home from thieves. If a person comes within range, cameras will generate a sound or shine a light to frighten them away. Here are some additional ways you can prevent intrustions when you’re away:
- Schedule lights to activate at different times to make your home look active
- Confirm that your home security signage is noticeable
- Check your smarphone app to ensure doors are secured and your system armed
- Avoid announcing on social media that you’re leaving town
Safeguard against seasonal porch pirates in Stamford
For many families, the holidays include a consistent flow of packages to your front door. Avoid attracting opportunistic criminals by letting them sit on your stoop. Rather, get an immediate notification to your mobile device whenever something appears so you can grab it.
Whenever possible, schedule deliveries for when you know you’ll be home. When that’s not possible, ask a neighbor to bring them in. You can turn off your alarm and unlock your door from your phone. If somebody is on your porch, you can talk to them through your doorbell camera’s 2-way talk function.
Practice accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Stamford home
String lights, candles, Christmas trees, and home-cooked meals are a part of the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are a few tips for how to avoid them:
- Cooking fires increase during the holiday season, especially at Thanksgiving. Avoid turning your back on an active stovetop. Keep kids clear of hot burners to prevent burns. Remember to observe manufacturer guidelines when cooking with fryers.
- Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them clear of fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Be mindful that trees become more fire-prone as they dry.
- Avoid overburdening electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Loose connections and faulty outlets are prone to sparks and may lead to fires.
- Burning candles are beautiful but also dangerous around trees and decorations. Place them thoughtfully and always blow out flames when leaving an area.
Monitored fire alarms are a great way to upgrade your protection. When environmental sensors like fire alarms and CO detectors connect to your home security, you and your dedicated monitoring professionals will be alerted when an alarm sounds, whether you’re there or not.
Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Stamford
Find all the tools you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Stamford smart homes give you modern features like cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored environmental alarms. Give us a call at (475) 250-2250 and give your loved ones the gift of improved protection this holiday.