As the winter season rolls in and the holiday season approaches, many homeowners are focused on staying warm and festive. But it’s also the perfect time to make sure your home security is in top shape. Here are five essential tips to keep your home safe during the colder months.
1. Check Your Security Cameras
Cold weather and shorter days mean less natural light. Make sure your outdoor cameras have proper night vision capabilities and are free from obstructions like ice or snow buildup. Clean your camera lenses regularly and test the footage quality.
2. Update Your Smart Lock Batteries
Extreme cold can drain batteries faster than usual. If you have smart locks on your doors, check and replace the batteries before the deep freeze hits. Most smart locks will alert you when batteries are running low, but it’s better to be proactive.
3. Use Smart Lighting to Your Advantage
With the sun setting earlier, a dark house can signal to potential intruders that nobody is home. Set up smart lighting schedules that automatically turn lights on and off throughout the evening. With Alarm.com’s smart home features, you can control this right from your phone.
4. Monitor Your Home Remotely
Traveling for the holidays? Use your Alarm.com app to keep an eye on things while you’re away. You can:
- Check live camera feeds from anywhere
- Receive instant alerts for unexpected motion or door/window openings
- Adjust your thermostat to prevent frozen pipes
- Control lights and locks remotely
5. Test Your System Regularly
Don’t wait for an emergency to find out something isn’t working. Test your security system at least once a month:
- Trigger each sensor to make sure it reports correctly
- Test your siren and keypad
- Verify that monitoring center notifications are working
- Check that your mobile app is receiving alerts
Pro Tip: E2 Technologies offers free system checks for all active monitoring customers. Give us a call at 919-306-1230 to schedule yours.
Stay Safe This Winter
A well-maintained security system gives you peace of mind during the busiest time of year. If you have any questions about your system or want to upgrade your home security, contact us today. Our team of security professionals is here to help.