It may sound like a simple solution, but lighting really can help aid your security at home. Many of us try so hard to not waste electricity and cut down on our bills by ensuring that lights are off, but this could in fact leave us vulnerable.
For years people have been leaving a light on in their home when they go out, but burglars have quickly wised up to this and it’s time to be a little more creative. Leaving a light on in your hall way when you go out or go on holiday is often not enough as a burglar often surveys a house a few times before breaking in and if they notice that you are doing this when out, it may even help them to know when is the best time to strike.
There are a number of different devices and apps that allow you to turn your house in to a smart home. You will be able to turn lights, sound systems and TV’s on and off remotely. You can set them to come on and off at certain times throughout the day or you can do it from your mobile device. This is a much more realistic way of making it look like your home is occupied when it isn’t. Garden lights and security lights can also act as a deterrent.