Keep the season full of cheer: Discover tips to boost safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas parties, and sharing precious moments with family members are some of the traditions we cherish over the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season has an increased number of safety risks. Thankfully, following some easy tips and using a well-equipped security system at your Mobile home can help ensure safety during the holidays.
Leaving town? Avoid break-ins at your Mobile home with advanced video cameras and automation
Traveling to spend time with relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Mobile home vacant increases the danger of intrusions. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems allow you to keep tabs on your home no matter your whereabouts with the latest surveillance. You are able to access real-time feeds from your cameras through the home security app on your smartphone.
Leading surveillance devices can actively safeguard your home from prowlers. If someone creeps within range, cameras will emit a sound or cast a light to scare them away. Here are serveral other ways you can avoid break-ins when you’re out:
- Program lights to activate at different moments to make your house seem occupied
- Confirm that your home security signage is in clear view
- Make sure doors are secured and your alarm is set through the mobile app
- Don’t announce on social media that you’re going out of town
Protect against Chrismastime porch pirates in Mobile
For numerous families, the holidays mean a consistent flow of packages to the front door. Don’t attract thieves by leaving them outside. Rather, get an immediate notification to your smartphone whenever a package arrives so you can collect it.
If possible, schedule deliveries for when you’re home. Otherwise, have a neighbor collect them. You can unlock your door and disarm your system from your mobile device. If a person 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 Mobile home
Decorative lights, candles, Christmas trees, and home-cooked meals are popular during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are several tips on how to avoid them:
- Kitchen fires rise during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Maintain a close watch of an active stovetop. Keep little ones away to avoid burns. Always observe manufacturer directions when using fryers.
- Keep Christmas trees watered and clear of fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Be mindful that trees get more combustible as they dry out.
- Don’t overburden electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Insecure connections and damaged outlets are at risk of sparking and may cause fires.
- Lit candles are enchanting but also dangerous around trees and other decor. Place them wisely and always put out flames when leaving a space.
Monitored fire alarms are a great way to improve your protection. When safety devices like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms link to your home security, you and your 24-hour monitoring specialists will know any time an alarm trips, whether you’re there or away.
Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Mobile
Get all the equipment you need to remain safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Mobile smart homes give you modern features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and surveillance with active deterrence. Reach us at (251) 336-3077 and give your family the gift of improved protection this holiday season.