Keep the season merry: Find tips to ensure safety during the holidays

Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties, and spending special moments with loved ones are some of the traditions we look forward to 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 tips and using a modern security system at your Fort Wayne home can boost safety during the holidays.

Are you traveling? Avoid burglaries at your Fort Wayne home with advanced video cameras and automation

Venturing out to visit relatives is a big aspect of the holidays, but leaving your Fort Wayne home unoccupied increases the danger of intrusions. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems permit you to monitor your property regardless of your location with innovative surveillance. You may check live footage from your cameras through the home security app on your mobile device.

The best surveillance systems can actively safeguard your home from prowlers. If someone comes within range, cameras will emit a sound or beam a light to scare them away. Here are serveral other ways you can deter invasions when you’re traveling: 

• Program lights to turn on at various intervals to make your house appear active
• Confirm that your home security signage is visible
• Check to confirm doors are locked and your system is armed through the smartphone app
• Avoid broadcasting on social media that you’re leaving town

Defend against Chrismastime porch pirates in Fort Wayne

For many families, the holidays include a steady wave of packages to the front door. Don’t entice prowlers by letting them sit outside. Alternatively, get an instant notification to your phone whenever a package arrives so you can collect it. 

If possible, arrange deliveries for when you know you’ll be home. Otherwise, have a neighbor collect them. You can turn off your alarm and unlock your door from your mobile device. If a person is on your porch, you can talk to them with your video doorbell’s bi-directional talk function. 

Follow accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Fort Wayne home 

Christmas trees, candles, home-cooked meals, and string lights are a part of the holidays, but they also increase the risk of fires. Here are several tips on how to circumvent them:

• Kitchen blazes rise during the holiday season, especially at Thanksgiving. Keep a close eye on an active stovetop. Keep kids away to avoid burns. Be sure to adhere to manufacturer guidelines when using fryers.
• Water Christmas trees and keep them away from fireplaces and candles. Keep in mind that trees become more combustible as they dry.
• Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Loose connections and faulty outlets are prone to sparks and may cause fires.
• Glowing candles are beautiful but also risky around decorations and trees. Use them wisely and always put out flames when exiting an area.

Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to upgrade your protection. When environmental sensors like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms integrate with your home’s security, you and your 24-hour monitoring agents will know whenever an alarm goes off, whether you’re there or away.

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

Find all the equipment you need to remain safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Fort Wayne smart homes offer modern features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Give us a call at (260) 286-9602 and give your loved ones the gift of better security this holiday.