Traditionally summer is the high season for burglars to operate with empty houses and fewer police personnel. You can sleep soundly knowing that burglars will not have the opportunity to break into your smart home and steal your valuables?

Basic tips for a safe home.

There are some basic guidelines to follow during your holiday.  Leaving an impression of a lived-in home helps; while returning home and being tidy is nice, it can prompt burglars to notice your absence. So, you can leave out a few empty glasses or an open magazine on the table. Alternatively, leave the light on and let your neighbors know to empty the letterbox and keep an eye on anything unusual. Also make sure all windows and doors are also securely closed. Although these tips can deter potential home invaders, they offer no guarantees.

Use smart home equipment to secure your home.

One area where the ever-growing popularity of smart home devices is seen is security.  Today many products such as smart cameras, motion detectors, door intercoms and lighting can be used to keep your home safe while on holiday.

The possibility of a burglar being deterred by an alarm and surveillance system goes without saying.

A lighted house is a safe house and does not ask to be the next in line.

Evening is preferred for burglars to be active for obvious reasons. Darkness hides a burglar’s movements from curious neighbors or passers-by. A well-lit house is therefore not the preferred home for someone who wants to break in. A simple timer that turns on certain lights in the house can already be the first step the motion sensors. Especially this last option is useful when you are on vacation, as it will trigger the lights to turn on as soon as movement is detected around or inside the house.

Smile, you’re on camera.

With the house lit up inside and out, it’s time to look at the security cameras. If burglars do eventually enter the house, it is clear that you need to get clear images of them. Several of the newer smart security cameras can send alerts to your phone as well as alarms locally. This way you have the ability to alert your neighbors, which is an advantage when you are on vacation and cannot assess the situation yourself.

The doorbell doesn’t ring anymore.

Scenarios can be set up for those moments when a stranger comes to your door. With the Provision video door system, you’ll receive an alert every time you move an unknown person, even when your miles away on an exotic beach.

When your home is targeted, a smart security camera will help you spot burglars very quickly and eventually drive them behind bars.

Feeling safe has never been easier or smarter.

But remember a few basic rules to secure your home while you’re away on a trip.

Give your home a busy impression, with plenty of lighting in and around the house and equip with a smart security system.