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

Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving meals, and enjoying precious moments with loved ones are some of the traditions we appreciate around the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season also brings some unique safety risks. Fortunately, abiding by some simple guidelines and using a well-equipped security system at your Ogden home can help ensure safety during the holidays.

Are you traveling? Avoid break-ins at your Ogden home with advanced video cameras and automation

Traveling to see relatives is an important aspect of the holidays, but leaving your Ogden house unoccupied ehances the risk of intrusions. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems permit you to keep tabs on your house regardless of your whereabouts with the latest surveillance. You can check real-time feeds from your cameras via the smart home app on your smartphone.

Leading surveillance devices take an active role in defending your home. If a person gets within range, cameras will generate a sound or beam a light to scare them away. Here are some additional ways you can avoid invasions when you’re out: 

• Program lights to come on at various moments to make your home seem occupied
• Confirm that your home security signage is in clear view
• Check to confirm doors are locked and your alarm is on through the home security app
• Avoid sharing on social media that you’re leaving town

Safeguard against Chrismastime porch pirates in Ogden

For many families, the holidays bring a consistent stream of packages to your front door. Avoid tempting prowlers by letting them sit outside. Alternatively, receive an automatic notification to your phone whenever something arrives so you are reminded to grab it. 

When you can, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. Alternatively, ask a neighbor to take them in. You can disarm your system and open your door from your phone. If a person is on your porch, you can talk to them with your video doorbell’s bi-directional talk function. 

Practice established fire safety during the holidays in your Ogden home 

Christmas trees, candles, home-cooked meals, and string lights are common during the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are some tips on how to avoid them:

• Cooking fires increase during the holiday season, especially at Thanksgiving. Maintain a close watch of an active stovetop. Keep children clear of hot burners to protect against burns. Be sure to adhere to manufacturer directions when using fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees hydrated and a safe distance from fireplaces and candles. Remember that trees become more fire-prone as they dry out.
• Avoid overtaxing electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Insecure connections and older outlets are prone to sparks and may cause fires.
• Lit candles are enchanting but also dangerous around trees and other decor. Use them wisely and always extinguish flames when leaving a space.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to improve your protection. When safety devices like CO detectors and fire alarms connect to your property’s security, you and your 24-7 monitoring agents will be alerted whenever an alarm trips, whether you’re home or not.

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

Get all the equipment you need to remain safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Ogden smart security systems give you modern features like video cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored fire alarms. Reach us at (385) 900-2979 and give your family the gift of better security this season.