Show your home some love with a home security upgrade

Being a time when many couples go out and celebrate this special day of love, it’s not surprising that our homes often get left unoccupied, leaving them particularly vulnerable to an opportunistic attack. So, whilst you’re caught up enjoying your Valentine’s Day, a burglar may love the look of your home and try to stage a break in.

So, with this in mind, how can you make sure your home isn’t appealing to these opportunists operating in your local area? Well, the home security experts at Yale are here to offer their advice and top tips to ensure you only get nice surprises this Valentine’s Day.

Love at first sight

When we leave our homes, we shouldn’t be worried about whether our home is going to be a target of criminals in the area. This is why we need to make our home look as unappealing to them as possible. From investing in the necessary security measures to making your home look lived in, it’s essential that you protect your home in the best way possible to prevent these opportunist attacks.

So, if you have plans to head out on Valentine’s Day, we would recommend checking out your home from the outside to see how your home looks to a burglar.

Does your lawn look overgrown? Is your door handle looking worse for wear? Even something as simple as cobwebs around your windows can make it look like your home is lying empty - even if it’s not.

Sprucing up your home and ensuring your property looks ‘lived in’ is essential, as this can mean any opportunist will move on to an easy target. A simple addition like a new door handle can give off the impression that you take your home security seriously and can also provide a better level of defence if a determined thief decides to pick your property.

And if your home is in the unfortunate victim of an opportunistic attack, it’s important that your property has the best protection around. A smart home alarm is a perfect investment for your home, as it allows you to check in on your home from anywhere at any time.

With instant notifications and handy monitoring via a smartphone, homeowners who opt for a smart home alarm can have the peace of mind that their home is always protected. So, if you’re out and about, you can ensure that you can check in wherever you are, and always be in the know over your home security.

First impressions count

Alongside making your home look unappealing to opportunists, you can improve the first impressions of your home by investing in outdoor security cameras.

Just the look of CCTV cameras can often be enough to make a burglar move onto an easy target, so they are a great deterrent for keeping unwanted visitors at bay.

And smart CCTV kits can be an even better addition, as these outdoor security cameras allow you to monitor the goings on around your home from anywhere at any time, in any weather conditions.

Outdoor security cameras are a worthwhile investment if you’re looking to ensure your home is always protected and will allow you to enjoy time away from your home with added peace of mind.

Don’t post on social media

As much as it’s tempting to post your Valentine’s Day plans with your friends and family, you never know who might be seeing your posts showcasing that you’re out of the house enjoying your night.

Criminals will scour social media accounts of local residents to find people who have left their homes unattended, and Valentine’s Day will be no different. So, ensure your social media account settings are up to date and hold back from posting when you’re out.

Cupid has delivered

And if you’re surprising your significant other with a thoughtful gift this Valentine’s Day, what a disaster it would be if you were to miss the delivery when you’re out.

Well, if you’ve got a particular present in mind, with a smart delivery box, you don’t even have to be around to ensure your gift arrives safely and securely.

A smart delivery box is a perfect safe place to keep parcel deliveries secured when you’re out and about and are a handy gadget if you’re a fan of buying online. With missed, lost and misplaced parcels causing a lot of hassle and money, a smart delivery box can be a perfect addition to your front door step, meaning you need never miss another parcel again.

So, if you’re looking to treat the one you love this Valentine’s Day and ensure they don’t have any nasty surprises when they return, make sure your home security is up to scratch.