Keep the season merry: Find tips to ensure safety during the holidays

Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving dinners, and enjoying precious moments with family are a few of the traditions we cherish during the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also includes some unique safety risks. Fortunately, following some simple tips and using a modern security system at your Napa residence can boost safety during the holidays.

Going out of town? Avoid burglaries at your Napa home with advanced video cameras and automation

Venturing out to visit relatives is a holiday tradition, but leaving your Napa property empty ehances the risk of break-ins. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems allow you to keep tabs on your property no matter where you are with advanced surveillance. You are able to view real-time feeds from your cameras with the smart home app on your mobile device.

Top surveillance devices take an active approach to safeguarding your home. If an individual gets too close, cameras will produce a sound or beam a light to send them running. Here are some additional ways you can deter intrustions when you’re out: 

• Set lights to activate at different times to make your house look active
• Confirm that your home security signage is in clear view
• Check to verify doors are locked and your alarm is set through the mobile app
• Avoid announcing on social platforms that you’re going out of town

Safeguard against Chrismastime porch pirates in Napa

For countless families, the holidays mean a steady flow of packages to your front door. Don’t attract prowlers by allowing them to sit on your stoop. Alternatively, get an automatic alert to your phone whenever something arrives so you can grab it. 

Whenever possible, schedule deliveries for when you’re home. When that’s not possible, see if a neighbor can take them in. You can open your door and disarm your system from your phone. If a person is at your door, you can communicate with them with your video doorbell’s 2-way talk function. 

Practice established fire safety during the holidays in your Napa home 

Ornamental lights, candles, Christmas trees, and family meals are a part of the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are some tips for how to prevent them:

• Cooking fires rise during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Never turn your back on a busy stovetop. Keep little ones at a distance to avoid burns. Remember to adhere to manufacturer instructions when operating fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees hydrated and away from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Remember that trees grow more flammable as they dry out.
• Don’t overwhelm electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Improper connections and older outlets are prone to sparks and may lead to fires.
• Lit candles are lovely but also hazardous around decorations and trees. Position them carefully and always blow out flames when leaving a room.

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

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

Discover all the equipment you need to stay safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Napa smart security systems give you modern features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Reach us at (707) 895-5704 and give your loved ones the gift of better protection this holiday season.