Tips to secure your home so you can relax on your Summer holiday


Planning a vacation should only be associated with excitement and relaxation at the same time. Keep your home safe with our simple summer safety checklist. Equip your home with Yale's trusted smart security products and enjoy peace of mind while you're away.

1. Secure everything

  • Check the locks: Make sure all doors and windows are locked. Make this process more efficient by switching to a Yale Smart Lock and enjoying simple, keyless security.
  • Upgrade the basics: By adding Yale cylinders to your doors, you can upgrade your entrances. Extend security with our padlocks for maximum security, which you can attach to gates, garages and sheds for extra protection.

2. Install security cameras

  • Outdoor Security Cameras: Set up Yale Smart Cameras around your home to get real-time alerts and monitor your property from anywhere in the world.
  • Indoor security cameras: Place Yale indoor cameras in your home to keep an eye on valuables inside when you're not there.
  • Monitor and control everything with the Yale Home app.

3. Light up your home

The Yale Smart Alarm and the Yale Smart Locks range can be connected to Philips Hue. Automate your lighting to simulate your presence and enjoy complete peace of mind while you're away.

4. A secure garden

Safe tools and ladders: Lock away tools, ladders, garden furniture and other equipment that could be stolen or used by unwanted visitors with our great range of padlocks and bike locks.

5. Activate the security systems

  • Yale Alarm Systems: Make sure your Yale Smart Alarm is activated and connected to your smartphone to receive instant notifications. Monitor everything from the Yale Home app.
  • Check the batteries: Make sure that all your safety devices have fresh batteries or that the battery is charged and that everything is working properly before you go on holiday.

6. Plan your absence

Inform a trusted neighbor: Let a trusted neighbor know that you won't be there. Ask him or her to take care of your property. Give them access with the Yale Linus® Smart Lock so they can check your belongings in case one of your security devices goes off when you're away.

7. Secure your valuables

  • Yale Vaults: Store valuable items and important documents in a Yale Safe for extra protection.
  • Out of sight: Make sure that expensive items are not visible from windows.

8. Check your digital security

  • Update passwords: Strengthen passwords for all your smart devices and security systems to improve your digital security.
  • Two-factor authentication: Enable two-factor authentication for your Yale accounts for extra security.

9. Final checks

  • Routine check: Conduct a final tour before you leave to ensure that all safety measures have been taken.
  • Everything locked: Double-check that all doors and windows are locked and all your security devices are activated.

By following these simple steps and taking advantage of the range of Yale safety products, you can enjoy your vacation with peace of mind knowing that your home is safe. Shop the full Yale range here.