You are a vital part of your own home security. Occupants in the house can frighten off potential burglars and catch problems like fire hazards early. If you’re going to be away for work or vacation, you need to take additional steps to protect your property. Below, learn how to bolster your home security when you are on a trip. 

How to Improve Home Security While You’re Away

1. Make It Look Like You’re Home

If potential intruders think you’re home, they’re likely to move on instead of trying to break in. Try to avoid advertising your vacation and that you aren’t home. Don’t post pictures or status updates on social media until after you’re back. You should also avoid letting mail, newspapers, or packages pile up. Have these services paused while you’re gone, or ask a neighbor to gather up your mail and packages for you. You can also set your lights on a timer, so they’ll go on and off to simulate you going about your day. This way, there are no telltale signs of your absence.

2. Protect Your Belongings

You should first lock up your valuables in a safe so that they have an extra layer of protection in case of a break-in. Also, move larger items like electronics away from the main windows and close your curtains so that they aren’t visible. This makes them less obvious targets and reduces the risk of a crime of opportunity. You can reduce that risk further by locking all your doors and windows when you leave, and not keeping a key where an intruder might find it. For one more level of security, install a camera doorbell, or have a surveillance camera focused on your door. You can link it directly to your smart device to monitor the activity at your door and have a video record of any invasions. This helps locate the culprit afterward and prove what they damaged or stole.

3. Let Your Home Security Company Know

You should have a security and alarm system in your home to minimize risk as much as possible. Let your company know when you’re going to be away so they can make informed decisions about when to send a response team. Ordinarily, an alarm going off during the day is likely to be an accident caused by a family member. However, if they know you’re not in the house, it’s more likely to be an intruder, and they can respond more quickly. 

If you need to update your home security with advanced sensors and video surveillance, choose Guardian Security Systems. They have served the Anchorage, AK, area for over 40 years with reliable service. Their cutting edge technology ties to your smart devices so you can stay updated even while you’re on vacation. The knowledgeable staff is available and is monitoring your system 24/7. Call (907) 274-5275 or visit their website to get started.