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

Chrismas gatherings, Thanksgiving meals, and sharing special moments with loved ones are a few of the things we look forward to around the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also brings more safety risks. Fortunately, following some simple tips and using an advanced security system at your Buffalo home can help ensure safety during the holidays.

Are you traveling? Prevent intrusions at your Buffalo home with the latest video cameras and automation

Going to see relatives is an important part of the holidays, but leaving your Buffalo property vacant raises the threat of intrusions. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems allow you to keep tabs on your property no matter your whereabouts with innovative surveillance. You may view live footage from your video cameras with the home security app on your cell phone.

Top surveillance devices can even actively safeguard your home from prowlers. If someone creeps too close, cameras will use audible and visible deterrences to send them running. Here are some additional ways you can avoid invasions when you’re out: 

• Set lights to activate at different moments to make your house seem inhabited
• Make sure your home security sign is noticeable
• Check your smarphone app to ensure doors are locked and your alarm activated
• Avoid announcing on social platforms that you’re leaving town

Defend against holiday porch pirates in Buffalo

For countless families, the holidays include a steady flow of packages to your door. Don’t tempt prowlers by letting them sit on your stoop. Alternatively, receive an automatic update to your mobile device whenever a package appears so you can collect it. 

When you can, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. Otherwise, ask a neighbor to collect them. You can unlock your door and disarm your system from your mobile device. If somebody is at your door, you can speak to them through your video doorbell’s bi-directional talk function. 

Adhere to established fire safety during the holidays in your Buffalo home 

Christmas trees, candles, ornamental lights, and family meals are common during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are several tips on how to avoid them:

• Kitchen fires escalate during the holiday season, especially at Thanksgiving. Never turn your back on a crowded stovetop. Keep kids clear of hot burners to protect against burns. Always observe manufacturer directions when using fryers.
• Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Be mindful that trees become more combustible as they dry out.
• Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Improper connections and damaged outlets are known to spark and may result in fires.
• Glowing candles are lovely but also hazardous around decorations and trees. Place them carefully and always extinguish flames when leaving a room.

Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to enhance your protection. When safety devices like fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors integrate with your home security, you and your dedicated monitoring specialists will be alerted when an alarm sounds, whether you’re on site or away.

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

Get all the tools you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Buffalo home security systems offer modern features like cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored fire alarms. Reach us at (716) 567-8226 and give your family the gift of better protection this season.