It’s that time of year for festive parties, holiday lights, and memory-making. The holidays are very special, but they can also put us into a frenzy of stress with the long to-do lists, family visits, and traveling.
For your peace of mind, we’ve put together a list of handy tips that will help you with one item we know is on your to-do list: keeping a safe home. From automated lighting and a smart home security system to a staged home, these tips will help you feel safer whether you’re staying in Cape Coral, FL or traveling.
- Sync Smart Lighting with Your Surveillance System
If you’re traveling this holiday and leaving an empty home, you’ll feel comforted knowing your house is working to fend off intruders with a smart surveillance system synced with lighting control.
Install motion sensors around your house that automatically turn on lights when movement is detected on your property. The lights will create the sense that someone is home and typically drive unwanted guests away, especially during the holidays. When movement is detected, your security system sends alerts to your phone to notify you of potential intruders and even sets off an alarm for you.
- Monitor Packages with a Smart Intercom
An increase in delivered packages is a guarantee this time of year, and keeping up with each delivery can be a lot to remember. Make the process easier and safer with a web-configurable outdoor intercom that works in tandem with a monitor.
Use two-way audio and video to both hear and see your visitor coming to drop off a delivery. As soon as the delivery is dropped off and you’re not home to receive it, we suggest you contact a neighbor or friend to pick it up for you until you can get home.
- Replace Your Door Locks with Smart Locks
You won’t ever have to worry if you left a door unlocked when you leave for vacation with smart locks. Remote door locks controlled from your smartphone not only keep your home safer but allow you to unlock your home for a guest if you’re not there to let them in. Integrate your smart locks with smart video surveillance to remotely see who you’re letting into your home for even more peace of mind.
- Keep a Clear Path to Your Entryways
Even with a smart home security system where you can monitor every inch of your property in real-time from a remote location, intruders may sneak behind large bushes or bulky holiday decorations to stay out of view from your cameras.
Keep a clear path to possible entryways of your home, including windows and doors, avoiding large objects that could be used to hide intruders. We also suggest you test your surveillance cameras to make sure you can zoom, pan, and tilt in order to see every nook and cranny of your property.
- Stage an Occupied Home
To keep your home looking occupied even if your entire family is away, schedule light scenes to turn on at desired times and mimic your family’s daily routines. With a smart security system coupled with your scheduled lighting, you can remotely monitor your home to make sure your outdoor holiday lights and indoor lamps are on when they’re supposed to be.
Feel more at peace this holiday season knowing your Cape Coral home is safe and secure! We can help you get started with a smart home security system today. Just ask for a quote or call us at 239-772-0155 to start talking with a professional security system installer today.
