How To Keep Your Home Safe This Summer

With the holiday season soon approaching, it's likely you'll be leaving your home in search of sea, sun and sand. With this in mind, it's important to keep your home safe this summer whilst you're away.

Smart home technology has moved on leaps and bounds in recent years, and thankfully there are some brilliant security gadgets to choose from. With a bit of planning and a few low-cost updates, you can enjoy full surveillance control over your property without always having to rely on the neighbours.

Install a burglar alarm

Thieves are looking for the easiest time, so a bells-only alarm is a great way to deter criminals away from your property. These alarms will sound a loud noise when triggered scaring off the intruder and attracting you or your neighbours attention to the house. For more isolated homes, dialler burglar alarms are a more suitable option. These contact you or nominated friends & family when your alarm goes off and allows someone you trust to investigate the issue further.

Get smart

Smart home security systems are a great way to keep an eye on your property whilst you're away. The Honeywell Evohome wireless security system connects your phone to a number of security gadgets around the house instantly alerting you to any disturbance detected. Perfect for safety-conscious homeowners, simply use the Evohome app to access data from your pet-friendly motion sensors, security cameras, glass break sensors and indoor and outdoor alarms.

Trick of the Light!

Timer light switches work by turning your lights on and off at certain times of the day to give the impression that you are still at home. If burglars think you're on the sofa watching the telly, then they’re much less likely to try their chances! Plug-in timers tend to be the cheapest and easiest option for lamps, however Hive Active Dimmable lightbulbs can be controlled from your smartphone and allow you to set a schedule for them through the Hive app.

Avoid the tell-tale signs you're away

Nothing says welcome to an empty home more than a vacant drive and a pile of letters on the doormat. Ask a friend to remove any junk mail or milk bottles from around your door and have a neighbour park their car on your drive whilst you're away. If you're away for over a fortnight, you may want to ask a friend or family member to mow your lawn. An unkempt garden or driveway is a clear sign that no one is home. Last but not least, do not leave a message on your voicemail machine that you are out on vacation. Burglars may call up a house to check if anyone is home.

Ring

Ring security is the latest market innovation that offers full surveillance control over your home. Every Ring device features a wide-angle lens and a built-in microphone and speaker, so you can see, hear and speak to anyone on your property from anywhere. You will be alerted to any motion detected and you can create a Ring of security around your entire home. This is an ideal solution for secluded homes that are more prone to break-ins.

Opt for a security light

Security lights are a great way to improve the security of your home. Whilst it may not prevent day-time robberies, security lights will draw attention to any suspicious night time activity. This will illuminate anyone that attempts to tamper with your property or vandalise it.

By following these simple tips and tricks, you can relax on the beach knowing your property is fully protected this summer.