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

Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving dinners, and spending precious moments with loved ones are a few of the things we cherish over the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season has an increased number of safety risks. Fortunately, following some simple guidelines and using a well-equipped security system at your Nashville property can improve safety during the holidays.

Going out of town? Deter break-ins at your Nashville home with advanced video cameras and automation

Traveling to see relatives is a big aspect of the holidays, but leaving your Nashville home empty raises the risk of break-ins. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems permit you to watch over your home regardless of your whereabouts with advanced surveillance. You can check real-time streams from your cameras with the smart home app on your smartphone.

Top surveillance devices can even actively safeguard your home from thieves. If a person creeps too close, cameras will cast a light or produce a sound to frighten them away. Here are some additional ways you can avoid invasions when you’re away: 

• Set lights to turn on at various times to make your house seem inhabited
• Make sure your home security signage is noticeable
• Access your cell phone app to ensure doors are locked and your system armed
• Don’t announce on social networks that you’re going out of town

Defend against holiday porch pirates in Nashville

For countless families, the holidays include a consistent wave of packages to your front door. Avoid attracting thieves by leaving them on your stoop. Rather, receive an immediate update to your phone whenever something arrives so you can grab it. 

When you can, schedule deliveries for when you’ll be present. Alternatively, have a neighbor collect them. You can disarm your system and open your door from your mobile device. If somebody is knocking on your door, you can talk to them via your doorbell camera’s bi-directional talk function. 

Follow proper fire safety during the holidays in your Nashville home 

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

• Cooking fires escalate during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. Maintain a close watch of an active stovetop. Keep children clear of hot burners to avoid burns. Be sure to follow manufacturer directions when using fryers.
• Water Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and candles. Keep in mind that trees get more flammable as they dry out.
• Don’t overburden electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Improper connections and faulty outlets are at risk of sparking and may lead to fires.
• Glowing candles are beautiful but also dangerous around decorations and trees. Place them wisely and always blow out flames when leaving a space.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to enhance your protection. When sensors like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms integrate with your home’s security, you and your dedicated monitoring professionals will be notified whenever an alarm sounds, whether you’re home or away.

Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Nashville

Find all the tools you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Nashville smart security systems offer innovative features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Contact us at (615) 908-3403 and give your loved ones the gift of better security this season.