Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays
Chrismas gatherings, Thanksgiving dinners, and sharing precious moments with loved ones are some of the activities we cherish over the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also includes some unique safety risks. Luckily, abiding by some basic guidelines and using an advanced security system at your Alpharetta home can boost safety during the holidays.
Are you traveling? Prevent intrusions at your Alpharetta home with the latest video cameras and automation
Traveling to visit relatives is a cherished part of the holidays, but leaving your Alpharetta house unoccupied ehances the risk of burglaries. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems allow you to watch over your house no matter your location with advanced surveillance. You can check live streams from your video cameras through the smart home app on your mobile device.
The best surveillance tools take an active approach to safeguarding your home. If someone creeps within range, cameras will generate a sound or cast a light to scare them away. Here are some additional ways you can avoid invasions when you’re traveling:
- Schedule lights to activate at different intervals to make your house look active
- Confirm that your home security yard sign is in clear view
- Access your cell phone app to ensure doors are secured and your system armed
- Don’t announce on social networks that you’re going out of town
Protect against holiday porch pirates in Alpharetta
For countless families, the holidays mean a steady stream of packages to your door. Avoid tempting thieves by letting them sit on your stoop. Alternatively, get an immediate alert to your mobile device whenever something arrives so you can grab it.
When you can, arrange deliveries for when you’ll be present. Otherwise, ask a neighbor to bring them in. You can open your door and turn off your alarm from your mobile device. If a person is at your door, you can speak to them via your video doorbell’s two-way talk function.
Follow established fire safety during the holidays in your Alpharetta home
Christmas trees, candles, homemade meals, and string lights are popular during the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are several tips on how to prevent them:
- Kitchen blazes escalate during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Never turn your back on a busy stovetop. Keep kids clear of hot burners to protect against burns. Be sure to observe manufacturer instructions when operating fryers.
- Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them clear of fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Keep in mind that trees grow more fire-prone as they dry.
- Avoid overtaxing electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Loose connections and faulty outlets are prone to sparks and may cause fires.
- Burning candles are beautiful but also risky around trees and other decor. Position them thoughtfully and always blow out flames when exiting a room.
Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to upgrade your protection. When sensors like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms link to your home’s security, you and your dedicated monitoring agents will be notified any time an alarm trips, whether you’re home or away.
Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Alpharetta
Discover everything you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Alpharetta smart homes include advanced features like cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored environmental alarms. Contact us at (678) 379-1627 and give your loved ones the gift of improved protection this holiday.