{"id":323451,"date":"2024-01-31T01:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T00:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aq-acentor.com\/?p=323451"},"modified":"2024-02-01T01:07:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T00:07:44","slug":"prevent-home-burglary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aq-acentor.com\/en\/prevent-home-burglary\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to prevent home burglary when you\u2019re on holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Burglary <\/strong>is one of our greatest fears when we go away on holiday. When you\u2019re away, your home will be unoccupied for several days and burglars now how to recognise the signs<\/strong>. That\u2019s why we are now going to tell you what you should do to protect your home from burglary, whether you\u2019re on holiday or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security measures to prevent home burglary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At times you might want to get away for the weekend<\/strong> or travel somewhere to enjoy a few days of holiday and get away from it all. The problem is that it is difficult to switch off if you haven\u2019t taken the appropriate measures <\/strong>to prevent home burglary. Pay attention to the following advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install security cameras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Installing security cameras is a common preventive strategy to secure your home. Home video surveillance signs and physical evidence of these security devices have a dissuasive effect on possible intruders. The latest security cameras also enable owners to monitor their properties remotely and set up notifications and alerts on their mobile phones, should any movement be detected at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"tips-to-prevent-home-burglary\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Give the impression that your home is occupied<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a classic strategy <\/strong>and is very effective because it will mess with the minds of possible intruders. Home automation is key in this section and the most common systems usually include configurable plugs that you can connect to small lamps, setting them to turn on every day at certain times.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another option is to install home automation devices that are compatible with Amazon Echo or Google Home, such as lights or speakers, that you can turn on and off with your mobile phone without following an hourly pattern. This will achieve a better simulation of the home being occupied<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another simpler method would be to ask a neighbour, friend or family member to go and pick up your post <\/strong>and empty your mailbox<\/strong>, to give the impression that there are people home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have someone you can trust, you could also ask them to stop by your home in person<\/strong> every now and again. They will be able to notice if anything seems amiss and also, when they open the front door, this will break the typical seals or marks that potential intruders use to check if a home is inhabited or not over a certain period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintain control over systems at home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Playing with the lights is just the first step to prevent burglary when on holiday. Automated homes<\/strong> are properties that offer many different configurable parameters<\/strong>, such as programming the blinds to go up and down, setting the lights to turn off and on, and activating any other electronic device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have an automated home, you could purchase programmable products <\/strong>or give the impression from the outside that someone is home by placing a virtual assistant<\/strong> at the front door and programming it to play music or conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install an alarm system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alarms are very traditional systems<\/strong> that have been on the market for many years. It never hurts to have one, so that it can notify the police if a thief has entered your home to burgle it. And just simply putting up an alarm sign<\/strong> will dissuade many burglars from trying to enter your home. It is a preventive measure that effectively complements other methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Park your car in a well-lit place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What do you do with your vehicle when you travel in other ways, such as by train, plane or bus? When we go on holiday and don\u2019t need to take our car, another major concern is whether it might get stolen, if you don\u2019t have a garage or parking space at home<\/strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One option could be to rent a parking space while you\u2019re away on holiday, or leave it in a public car park. If these options are feasible, you could follow the tips below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n