Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays

Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving feasts, and enjoying precious moments with loved ones are several of the traditions we appreciate during the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season has an increased number of safety risks. Thankfully, abiding by some basic tips and using a well-equipped security system at your Greensboro home can help ensure safety during the holidays.

Are you traveling? Prevent intrusions at your Greensboro home with advanced video cameras and automation

Going to see relatives is a big aspect of the holidays, but leaving your Greensboro home unoccupied ehances the risk of break-ins. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you monitor your house no matter your whereabouts with advanced surveillance. You are able to access real-time streams from your cameras with the home security app on your cell phone.

Top surveillance tools take an active role in defending your home. If someone creeps too close, cameras will use visible and audible cues to scare them away. Here are some additional ways you can deter break-ins when you’re out: 

• Set lights to turn on at different times to make your house appear occupied
• Ensure your home security yard sign is in clear view
• Access your cell phone app to ensure doors are secured and your alarm activated
• Don’t announce on social networks that you’re going out of town

Protect against Chrismastime porch pirates in Greensboro

For numerous families, the holidays include a steady wave of packages to the front door. Avoid tempting opportunistic criminals by leaving them outside. Alternatively, get an instant alert to your mobile device whenever a package arrives so you can collect it. 

Whenever possible, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. When that’s not possible, ask a neighbor to take them in. You can unlock your door and disarm your system from your phone. If a person is at your door, you can talk to them via your video doorbell’s 2-way talk function. 

Adhere to accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Greensboro home 

Christmas trees, candles, string lights, and homemade meals are a part of the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are some tips for how to circumvent them:

• Kitchen blazes increase during the holiday season, particularlly at Thanksgiving. Avoid turning your back on a crowded stovetop. Keep kids at a distance to prevent burns. Remember to adhere to manufacturer directions when using fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees watered and away from fireplaces and candles. Remember that trees get more combustible as they dry out.
• Avoid overtaxing electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Loose connections and older outlets are known to spark and may cause fires.
• Lit candles are lovely but also dangerous around trees and other decor. Place them wisely and always extinguish flames when stepping out of a room.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to improve your protection. When sensors like CO detectors and fire alarms link to your home’s security, you and your 24-7 monitoring agents will be notified any time an alarm sounds, whether you’re on site or away.

Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Greensboro

Get everything you need to stay safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Greensboro smart homes give you modern features like video cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored fire alarms. Give us a call at (336) 962-5081 and give your household the gift of better security this holiday.