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

Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties, and spending precious moments with loved ones are some of the activities we look forward to around the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also includes some unique safety risks. Thankfully, abiding by some easy guidelines and using a well-equipped security system at your Akron residence can improve safety during the holidays.

Are you traveling? Prevent break-ins at your Akron home with modern video cameras and automation

Going to spend time with relatives is a holiday tradition, but leaving your Akron home unoccupied ehances the threat of break-ins. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems allow you to keep tabs on your house regardless of your whereabouts with the latest surveillance. You are able to access real-time streams from your video cameras through the home security app on your smartphone.

Top surveillance tools take an active approach to defending your home. If someone creeps within range, cameras will use visible and audible cues to scare them away. Here are serveral other ways you can deter break-ins when you’re out: 

• Program lights to come on at various times to make your house seem occupied
• Confirm that your home security sign is noticeable
• Check to confirm doors are secured and your alarm is on through the smartphone app
• Don’t share on social platforms that you’re traveling

Defend against Chrismastime porch pirates in Akron

For many families, the holidays bring a constant flow of packages to the front door. Don’t tempt opportunistic criminals by allowing them to sit on your porch. Rather, obtain an instant notification to your smartphone whenever something arrives so you can collect it. 

If possible, schedule deliveries for when you’ll be present. Otherwise, have a neighbor bring them in. You can deactivate your alarm and unlock your door from your smartphone. If someone is at your door, you can speak to them via your video doorbell’s 2-way talk function. 

Practice accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Akron home 

Decorative lights, candles, Christmas trees, and home-cooked meals are a part of the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are several tips for how to prevent them:

• Kitchen blazes rise during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Don’t turn your back on a busy stovetop. Keep little ones at a distance to protect against burns. Remember to adhere to manufacturer instructions when using fryers.
• Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Keep in mind that trees grow more fire-prone as they dry out.
• Avoid overtaxing electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Improper connections and damaged outlets are known to spark and may result in fires.
• Burning candles are enchanting but also dangerous around trees and other decor. Position them carefully and always put out flames when leaving a space.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to enhance your protection. When sensors like fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors link to your property’s security, you and your 24-hour monitoring specialists will know whenever an alarm goes off, whether you’re home or away.

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

Discover everything you need to remain safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Akron home security systems offer modern features like cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored fire alarms. Reach us at (330) 632-1171 and give your family the gift of better security this season.