Smart Security for a Stress-Free Holiday

Protecting Your Home While You’re Away

It’s that time of year when we look forward to gathering with friends and family, celebrating our blessings, and sharing them with others. Unfortunately, in addition to love and good cheer, the holiday season can also be a time of stress. As we gear up for traveling, we worry about what’s happening back home and feel an unease settling around us as we consider leaving our house sitting empty for days. 

It is, after all, the time of year when porch pirates enter into full swing and thieves look for unoccupied dwellings. FBI data shows that past Decembers have experienced over 70,000 burglaries nationwide. 

So, how do you put aside your fears and enjoy traveling this holiday season? The answer lies in smart security. 

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Today’s Modern Security System Made Smarter

While many people associate security systems with basic security cameras and alarms, today’s intelligent systems are far more comprehensive. Professionally designed systems include smart door locks, lights, sensors, and home automation. Together, these integrated systems create the illusion that you’re home, keep your packages safe, provide real-time monitoring, and grant remote access. 

Presence Simulation

According to law enforcement, one of the best ways to keep your home safe is to create the illusion that it’s occupied. While some turn to timed lighting to perform this duty, this regular schedule can still send the message that no one’s home. 

Instead, press the “Away” button by the door when you leave. This prompts the doors to lock, the shades to lower, the alarm to arm, and the security lights to turn on when evening arrives. It also triggers the interior lighting and motorized shades to continue to adjust in much the same way as when you’re home. In many instances, intruders will look elsewhere. 

From Delivery Drivers to Unexpected Guests

One of the tell-tale signs that suggests no one is home is packages left by the front door. It’s also a calling card for people who use the holidays to steal parcels left unattended.

A smart security system alerts you when someone comes to the door and sends a video clip. When you spot a delivery driver, you can speak to them through the two-way audio, unlock the door or open the garage, and ask them to leave the packages inside. 

This remote access also works well for friends and relatives who show up unexpectedly. You can give them a cozy place to wait for your arrival by unlocking the door, turning on the lights, adjusting the thermostat, and playing holiday tunes from your whole-home audio system. 

And you can do these things from anywhere in the world. 

Real-Time Alerts

One of the most significant advancements in today’s home security is the integration of AI. As security cameras became smart, they learned. Today, they can distinguish between everyday activities and threats, sending you an alert via your smartphone when something out of the ordinary occurs. You can immediately check the live video feed to determine if it’s a situation that warrants a call to the police. 

Secure, encrypted cloud storage keeps your data safe while giving you easy remote access and allowing you to view and download your video clips from anywhere. 

Are you ready to fully enjoy traveling this holiday season without worrying about what’s happening back home? 

At Applause Custom Sight & Sound, we set the standard in home automation and smart security, providing our clients peace of mind, wherever they may roam. To learn more about today’s smart security, contact Applause Custom Sight & Sound.