5 tips to secure your home and travel without stress

Planning a vacation is exciting, but making sure your home is insured before you leave can make the trip even more enjoyable. Taking the time to safeguard our valuables at home not only gives us peace of mind but also ensures that we worry less about our belongings at home.

By implementing some strategic security measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of theft and other incidents. Therefore, it is imperative to “Secure Your Home While Traveling” by being aware of home security and ensuring everything is in place to protect valuables and property while you are away. This careful preparation means that one can relax and enjoy the holiday to the fullest.

Here are five essential tips and tricks suggested by expert Pushkar Gokhale, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer, Godrej Security Solutions.

1. Improve the security of your home with Smart Home devicesIn today's day and age, it is imperative that consumers have the right smart home devices. Users can improve their home security with smart home devices, such as a smart video intercom system that allows you to view and communicate with visitors remotely. This feature allows you to control who is at your door and gives you the ability to choose who enters your home, ensuring an extra layer of protection while you are away.

As a travel expert who loves to explore the world, Instagram travel influencer Salvika Raghav says, “I know how important it is to keep our homes safe while we are away. Here are my five simple tips to keep your home safe while on vacation: Install a good security system for 24/7 monitoring and remote access; use smart home devices, such as light timers and automatic curtains, to make it look like someone is home; secure all entry points with high-quality deadbolts and locks; get help from trusted neighbors to watch your property and collect mail; and maintain your property by organizing grass mowing and installing outdoor lights with motion sensors.”

2. Set timers for lights and electronic devicesUse timers to automate lights, televisions, and other devices in your home. This creates the illusion of occupancy, which can deter potential thieves. Schedule these devices to turn on and off at different times to mimic your daily routine, making it seem like someone is always home.
3. Use a sturdy and strong Tijori for valuablesInvest in a durable home locker or Tijori to store your valuables. Look for lockers that combine digital, biometric, and mechanical lockers, and include features such as intrusion alerts, voice recognitions, and master password capability. This ensures that your important documents, jewelry and other precious items remain safe during your absence.
4. Hold your mail and deliveriesPause your mail and any scheduled deliveries while you're away. An overflowing mailbox or packages left at the door are clear signs that no one is home, which can attract thieves. Contact your postal service to hold your mail and reschedule any expected deliveries to ensure your home maintains a normal appearance during your absence.
5. Install an Easy to Setup Wifi Home Security CameraSet up a Wi-Fi home security camera system to monitor your home in real time. Opt for Wi-Fi cameras with high resolution, multiple recording options, and remote viewing capabilities. This will allow you to monitor your home from anywhere, providing you with continuous peace of mind. Since data privacy is a big concern in today's era, look for Wi-Fi cameras that provide 100% data privacy and store your data in secure cloud storage systems.

By taking these measures, one can enjoy the holidays knowing that home and your happiness are assured.