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

Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving feasts, and enjoying precious moments with family members 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. Thankfully, adhering to some simple guidelines and using an advanced security system at your Santa Fe property can help ensure safety during the holidays.

Going out of town? Prevent break-ins at your Santa Fe home with advanced video cameras and automation

Venturing out to see relatives is a holiday tradition, but leaving your Santa Fe house vacant ehances the danger of break-ins. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems let you keep tabs on your property no matter your whereabouts with innovative surveillance. You are able to view real-time footage from your video cameras with the home security app on your smartphone.

The best surveillance systems take an active approach to protecting your home. If an individual creeps within range, cameras will use visible and audible cues to scare them away. Here are serveral other ways you can prevent invasions when you’re out: 

• Program lights to come on at different times to make your home seem occupied
• Ensure your home security signage is in clear view
• Go to your cell phone app to ensure doors are locked and your alarm activated
• Avoid sharing on social platforms that you’re traveling

Safeguard against holiday porch pirates in Santa Fe

For countless families, the holidays bring a constant wave of packages to your front door. Don’t attract prowlers by leaving them outside. Alternatively, receive an immediate alert to your smartphone whenever a package shows up so you can retrieve it. 

Whenever possible, plan deliveries for when you know you’ll be home. When that’s not possible, ask a neighbor to take them in. You can deactivate your alarm and open your door from your smartphone. If a person is knocking on your door, you can talk to them with your doorbell camera’s two-way talk function. 

Follow proper fire safety during the holidays in your Santa Fe home 

Decorative lights, candles, Christmas trees, and family meals are popular during the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are a few tips for how to prevent them:

• Kitchen fires rise during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Don’t turn your back on a busy stovetop. Keep kids clear of hot burners to protect against burns. Be sure to observe manufacturer guidelines when using fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees watered and clear of fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Be mindful that trees grow more combustible as they dehydrate.
• Avoid overloading electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Improper connections and older outlets are at risk of sparking and may lead to fires.
• Glowing candles are lovely but also risky around trees and decorations. Place them wisely and always extinguish flames when leaving a space.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to enhance your protection. When sensors like fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors link to your home’s security, you and your dedicated monitoring agents will know whenever an alarm trips, whether you’re there or away.

Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Santa Fe

Discover everything you need to stay safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Santa Fe smart security systems give you modern features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and cameras with active deterrence. Give us a call at (505) 605-2552 and give your family the gift of better security this holiday season.