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

Chrismas gatherings, Thanksgiving meals, and enjoying special moments with loved ones are several of the traditions we cherish over the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season has some unique safety risks. Fortunately, abiding by some simple guidelines and using an advanced security system at your Dayton property can boost safety during the holidays.

Going out of town? Prevent break-ins at your Dayton home with the latest video cameras and automation

Venturing out to visit relatives is a holiday tradition, but leaving your Dayton house vacant increases the threat of burglaries. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems allow you to keep tabs on your house regardless of where you are with innovative surveillance. You can check real-time feeds from your cameras with the smart home app on your mobile device.

Top surveillance tools take an active role in defending your home. If a person comes too close, cameras will use audible and visible warnings to frighten them away. Here are serveral other ways you can prevent break-ins when you’re away: 

• Program lights to turn on at various moments to make your home appear inhabited
• Confirm that your home security sign is visible
• Go to your cell phone app to ensure doors are locked and your alarm is set
• Avoid announcing on social platforms that you’re going out of town

Defend against seasonal porch pirates in Dayton

For many families, the holidays mean a consistent flow of packages to your door. Avoid enticing opportunistic criminals by allowing them to sit on your stoop. Rather, obtain an immediate alert to your smartphone whenever something arrives so you know to grab it. 

If possible, plan deliveries for when you’ll be present. Otherwise, ask a neighbor to collect them. You can turn off your alarm and open your door from your phone. If a person is at your door, you can speak to them through your doorbell camera’s two-way talk function. 

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

Christmas trees, candles, home-cooked meals, and ornamental lights are popular during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are a few tips on how to circumvent them:

• Kitchen fires increase during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. Keep a close eye on a crowded stovetop. Keep children away to avoid burns. Remember to follow manufacturer guidelines when cooking with fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees watered and a safe distance from fireplaces and candles. Remember that trees grow more flammable as they dehydrate.
• Don’t overwhelm electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Insecure connections and older outlets are at risk of sparking and may lead to fires.
• Burning candles are beautiful but also risky around trees and other decor. Position them carefully and always blow out flames when exiting a space.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to enhance your protection. When sensors like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms integrate with your home security, you and your 24-hour monitoring professionals will know when an alarm trips, whether you’re home or away.

Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Dayton

Get all the tools you need to remain safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Dayton home security systems include innovative features like cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored fire alarms. Give us a call at (937) 888-2339 and give your family the gift of better security this holiday season.