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

Chrismas gatherings, Thanksgiving feasts, and spending special moments with loved ones are several of the activities we cherish during the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season has an increased number of safety risks. Luckily, following some easy tips and using a modern security system at your Palm Springs home can boost safety during the holidays.

Are you traveling? Deter burglaries at your Palm Springs home with modern video cameras and automation

Traveling to visit relatives is a big part of the holidays, but leaving your Palm Springs house empty increases the danger of break-ins. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you monitor your house regardless of where you are with innovative surveillance. You are able to check live feeds from your cameras with the smart home app on your cell phone.

Top surveillance systems can even actively defend your home from trespassers. If a person gets too close, cameras will generate a sound or beam a light to frighten them away. Here are serveral other ways you can prevent break-ins when you’re away: 

• Program lights to turn on at various times to make your home appear active
• Make sure your home security yard sign is noticeable
• Access your home security app to ensure doors are secured and your alarm activated
• Avoid announcing on social platforms that you’re going out of town

Protect against Chrismastime porch pirates in Palm Springs

For countless families, the holidays bring a steady stream of packages to the front door. Don’t entice prowlers by leaving them on your porch. Instead, get an instant update to your mobile device whenever something arrives so you know to collect it. 

Whenever possible, schedule deliveries for when you know you’ll be home. When that’s not possible, see if a neighbor can collect them. You can disarm your system and open your door from your smartphone. If a person is at your door, you can communicate with them through your video doorbell’s bi-directional talk function. 

Adhere to proper fire safety during the holidays in your Palm Springs home 

Decorative lights, candles, Christmas trees, and family meals are common during the holidays, but they also increase the risk of fires. Here are a few tips on how to avoid them:

• Kitchen fires increase during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. Keep a close eye on an active stovetop. Keep kids clear of hot burners to protect against burns. Remember to adhere to manufacturer instructions when operating fryers.
• Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them clear of fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Keep in mind that trees get more flammable as they dry.
• Don’t overwhelm electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Improper connections and damaged outlets are at risk of sparking and may result in fires.
• Burning candles are beautiful but also hazardous around decorations and trees. Place them wisely and always blow out flames when exiting a room.

Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to improve your protection. When sensors like fire alarms and CO detectors link to your home’s security, you and your 24-7 monitoring professionals will know any time an alarm trips, whether you’re on site or away.

Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Palm Springs

Find everything you need to remain safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Palm Springs home security systems offer modern features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and surveillance with active deterrence. Give us a call at (760) 334-5668 and give your household the gift of better security this holiday season.