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

Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas get-togethers, and enjoying quality time with family are several of the things we appreciate around the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also brings more safety risks. Thankfully, adhering to some simple guidelines and using an advanced security system at your Salt Lake City home can improve safety during the holidays.

Going out of town? Prevent burglaries at your Salt Lake City home with advanced video cameras and automation

Venturing out to spend time with relatives is a holiday tradition, but leaving your Salt Lake City property unoccupied raises the danger of burglaries. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you keep tabs on your house regardless of where you are with innovative surveillance. You can check live footage from your video cameras through the home security app on your cell phone.

Top surveillance devices can actively safeguard your home from thieves. If a person gets within range, cameras will emit a sound or beam a light to scare them away. Here are serveral other ways you can deter break-ins when you’re away: 

• Program lights to turn on at various times to make your house appear occupied
• Make sure your home security sign is noticeable
• Access your cell phone app to ensure doors are locked and your alarm activated
• Avoid sharing on social platforms that you’re traveling

Defend against Chrismastime porch pirates in Salt Lake City

For many families, the holidays include a steady wave of packages to the front door. Avoid attracting prowlers by leaving them on your porch. Instead, receive an immediate notification to your mobile device whenever something shows up so you can collect it. 

When you can, plan deliveries for when you’ll be present. When that’s not possible, ask a neighbor to bring them in. You can open your door and temporarily disarm your system from your phone. If a person is knocking on your door, you can talk to them via your doorbell camera’s two-way talk function. 

Practice accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Salt Lake City home 

Christmas trees, candles, string lights, and homemade meals are common during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are some tips for how to circumvent them:

• Kitchen blazes increase during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. Never turn your back on an active stovetop. Keep kids clear of hot burners to avoid burns. Remember to observe manufacturer guidelines when operating fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees watered and a safe distance from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Be mindful that trees get more combustible as they dry.
• Avoid overburdening electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Improper connections and older outlets are known to spark and may result in fires.
• Glowing candles are beautiful but also hazardous around decorations and trees. Place them thoughtfully and always extinguish flames when stepping out of an area.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to upgrade your protection. When safety devices like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms connect to your home security, you and your 24-7 monitoring agents will be notified when an alarm sounds, whether you’re home or away.

Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Salt Lake City

Discover all the equipment you need to remain safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Salt Lake City smart security systems include innovative features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and cameras with active deterrence. Give us a call at (385) 350-4458 and give your household the gift of improved protection this holiday season.