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

Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas gatherings, and sharing special moments with family members are some of the activities we appreciate around the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also brings an increased number of safety risks. Luckily, following some easy guidelines and using an advanced security system at your Trenton property can improve safety during the holidays.

Leaving town? Deter break-ins at your Trenton home with advanced video cameras and automation

Traveling to visit relatives is a holiday tradition, but leaving your Trenton house empty ehances the threat of intrusions. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems allow you to monitor your home regardless of where you are with the latest surveillance. You can view live streams from your video cameras through the smart home app on your cell phone.

Top surveillance systems can even actively protect your home from trespassers. If a person comes too close, cameras will use visible and audible deterrences to frighten them away. Here are a few more ways you can prevent intrustions when you’re away: 

• Schedule lights to activate at various times to make your home seem occupied
• Confirm that your home security sign is noticeable
• Check to confirm doors are secured and your alarm is on through the home security app
• Don’t announce on social networks that you’re leaving town

Safeguard against seasonal porch pirates in Trenton

For numerous families, the holidays bring a steady stream of packages to your door. Don’t entice thieves by leaving them on your porch. Rather, obtain an automatic update to your mobile device whenever a delivery shows up so you know to grab it. 

If possible, plan deliveries for when you’ll be present. Alternatively, see if a neighbor can take them in. You can unlock your door and deactivate your alarm from your phone. If somebody is at your door, you can talk to them through your doorbell camera’s two-way talk function. 

Adhere to proper fire safety during the holidays in your Trenton home 

Christmas trees, candles, homemade meals, and ornamental lights are popular during the holidays, but they also increase the risk of fires. Here are some tips for how to prevent them:

• Cooking fires increase during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. Maintain a close watch of an active stovetop. Keep little ones at a distance to prevent burns. Always observe manufacturer directions when cooking with fryers.
• Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them away from fireplaces and candles. Remember that trees become more flammable as they dry out.
• Don’t overburden electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Improper connections and older outlets are prone to sparks and may cause fires.
• Burning candles are lovely but also risky around trees and other decor. Place them thoughtfully and always blow out flames when leaving a room.

Monitored fire alarms are a great way to upgrade your protection. When environmental sensors like CO detectors and fire alarms connect to your home’s security, you and your 24-hour monitoring professionals will know whenever an alarm sounds, whether you’re there or not.

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

Discover all the equipment you need to remain safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Trenton home security systems give you modern features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Reach us at (609) 928-8223 and give your loved ones the gift of better security this holiday season.