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Checklist: Home Security before going on Vacation

Checklist: Home Security before going on Vacation

Shocking things that usually forgotten by many before going on vacation causing fortune to money. There are some things that you should keep in mind before going on vacation to ensure home security.

There are 9 things that you should tick that will secure your house 100%. Let’s dive in to learn all the 9 precaution steps for home security before going on vacation.

 

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Checklist: Home Security before going on Vacation

 

Tell your neighbor

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For sure you are not going to decide on going on vacation suddenly. It is a good choice for letting your neighbors know about your vacation plan.

But try not to tell all of your neighbors and also avoid telling who isn’t good at keeping a secret. By telling neighbors about your vacation plan you are preparing someone from keeping an eye on your house.

Give them your number to contact if anyone comes searching for you and also let them know not to hesitate to contact the police if there is any suspicious activity going on.

 

Lock Everything

I know this is a most obvious tip but take this as a reminder. Make sure to lock all the possible entrances to the property.

  • Window (Upper floor and ground floor)
  • Front door
  • Back door
  • Gate
  • Garage

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Not only for safety reasons it also helps keeps away a wild cat, dog, rat, and insects. not only animals also wind and rains which might make your home a mess within the time you get home from vacation.

 

Do not Broadcast your Vacation

 

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Don’t get me wrong posting your photo on social media during vacation is not forbidden but there are some precautionary steps that will ensure your safety.

Before going on vacation in know you might be excited but never post details about it. like when you are going, the place, who will you go with, and how will you travel.

You won’t know who is following you for information. During the vacation also try to mention that you are currently there. Try not to make it obvious that you are on a vacation.

After you finished your vacation you can post anything that you want.

But don’t forget do not to mention your next vacation plan.

 

Don’t put any spare key

It is common for us to place the key under the mat or anywhere near the front door. Don’t forget to take it away.

Everyone forgets to take the key from the place which makes the burglary easy. Your hidden place is not as clever as you think.

 

 

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Get your security system ready

There is a lot of security system that comes handly in this situation. Here are the 2 things that you should install to increase the home security level;

 

1. Security camera with Video Management System

We all know the use of a Security Camera. The main role of a security camera is to monitor the activity through a camera and save the video on a hard drive.

It is a simple magic box of security that has saved many people’s life. the are a number of reason why you should install security camera at our homes where are a few of them;

  • Scare off burglar and intruder
  • Monitor who is coming to your home
  • Monitor your children
  • Keep an eye on the elders and the pet
  • Identify disturbance at home

 

But what is a Video Management System?

Video Management System allows you to work with Artificial Intelligent (AI VMS). The feature of these allows you to

  • Prevent crime before even happening
  • 24 Hours Monitoring
  • Backup Record
  • Real-Time Network Failure Detection
  • Zero False

 

These new ways for a home security system guarantee you the best result.

 

2. Door access control and Alarm System

The bluguard alarm system not only for your home protection meanwhile it also provides a link to the authority when you are away.

 

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Not only that the are some features that are really useful when you are away from home. Such as;

  • Full Security protection
  • Easy installation with a wireless solution
  • Receive update anytime anywhere
  • Suitable for double-story terrace house
  • Mobiles apps control

An easy way to wrap this system is, the system will update you through your mobile whenever someone tries to break into your house. The system also will update the authority about the situation.

 

Alert your Security Company

 

While going on vacation it is a great idea to let your security company know about your absence. This allows them to be extra alert when every the alarm system of the VMS system trigger any alarm.

Before leaving you also can up the security camera for maintenance so the device will work properly.

 

Use the light

 

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Turn on the light at the front door which will be useful during the night. So the Security camera can monitor what happens at the front of the house.

Secondly, you also should turn on the light in the living room or somewhere in the house. This will make those who are on the outside will feel like there is someone in the house. this will prevent them from a break-in.

To avoid suspicion set a timer for the light. On the front door make sure it will turn on then it’s dark outside and for the inside of the house, the time should be 6 pm to 12 midnight. So it will seem like someone has gone to bed.

 

Leave the car on the driveway

 

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Creating an illusion like someone in the home is a real advantage. This is another method of like a said illusion. By leaving the car in the driveway allows creating a situation like there is someone trying to leave the house.

Not only that but leaving the car in the driveway also blocks half of the house which makes it hard for strangers to look in the house.

 

Lock up the Valuable

 

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There are a few things that you might bring along with you. Like a camera and some light jewelry but what happens to the other valuable items.

It is a good idea to put everything hidden like behind a cupboard or hidden place or in a safe. For jewelry and money, you can also keep it safe.

Checklist: Home Security before going on Vacation

 

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