Keep the season full of cheer: Discover tips to boost safety during the holidays

Chrismas gatherings, Thanksgiving dinners, and sharing quality time with family are a few of the activities we look forward to around the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also includes more safety risks. Thankfully, adhering to some simple guidelines and using an advanced security system at your Lima residence can improve safety during the holidays.

Leaving town? Avoid break-ins at your Lima home with modern video cameras and automation

Venturing out to visit relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Lima house vacant increases the danger of intrusions. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems allow you to watch over your home regardless of your location with the latest surveillance. You may check real-time footage from your video cameras with the home security app on your cell phone.

Top surveillance tools take an active role in defending your home. If someone comes within range, cameras will cast a light or produce a sound to frighten them away. Here are serveral other ways you can deter break-ins when you’re out: 

• Set lights to activate at different intervals to make your home seem occupied
• Ensure your home security sign is visible
• Check to confirm doors are secured and your alarm is set through the smartphone app
• Avoid sharing on social networks that you’re leaving town

Defend against seasonal porch pirates in Lima

For numerous families, the holidays bring a steady flow of packages to your door. Don’t entice prowlers by letting them sit outside. Alternatively, receive an immediate update to your smartphone whenever a package arrives so you are reminded to grab it. 

If possible, arrange deliveries for when you know you’ll be home. Otherwise, have a neighbor bring them in. You can turn off your alarm and unlock your door from your phone. If somebody is knocking on your door, you can speak to them through your doorbell camera’s two-way talk function. 

Practice established fire safety during the holidays in your Lima home 

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

• Cooking fires escalate during the holiday season, especially at Thanksgiving. Always keep tabs on an active stovetop. Keep kids at a distance to protect against burns. Remember to follow manufacturer guidelines when operating fryers.
• Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them away from fireplaces and candles. Keep in mind that trees become more fire-prone as they dehydrate.
• Avoid overburdening electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Improper connections and faulty outlets are prone to sparks and may result in fires.
• Glowing candles are beautiful but also risky around trees and other decor. Place them carefully and always extinguish flames when exiting an area.

Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to upgrade your protection. When environmental sensors like fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors link to your home’s security, you and your 24-7 monitoring agents will be notified whenever an alarm goes off, whether you’re there or not.

Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Lima

Find all the equipment you need to stay safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Lima smart security systems give you modern features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and cameras with active deterrence. Contact us at (419) 614-6227 and give your household the gift of improved protection this season.