Top Tips for Protecting your Home this Halloween

Thieves and opportunists use darkness as a cover to commit their crimes, and according to research from Aviva, home theft claims rose by 23% during the months of October and November. Previous research shows that claims rose to as high as 45% around Halloween. Yale can help you ward off any Halloween nightmares with our range of security products to deter any wicked witches or ghastly ghouls.

Here are our top tips for a frightfully-good security set up:

1. Back to Basics – Ensure you Lock your Door

Our recent Yale survey* found that more than half of European consumers wanted a way to feel more secure in their homes. While you focus on getting your kids back to school and yourself back to your daily routine, our Yale Smart Security Ecosystem will enhance the security of your home. You can choose from a range of devices designed to protect your entire home, such as the Yale Linus® Smart Lock L2, Yale Smart Alarm, Yale Smart Indoor and Outdoor Cameras, Yale Smart Video Doorbell, Yale Smart Gate and Garage Opener, and Yale Smart Storage range- all easily controlled using the intuitive Yale Home app. For added convenience, our new Yale Wi-Fi ConnectX Bridge allows for up to 4 devices to be connected, to provide you with a wide range of remote capabilities.

2. Don’t be Tempted to Leave spare Keys Outside

Criminals know all the usual hiding spots: under the front door mat, on a window ledge, beneath a plant pot or in the letterbox or meter box. If you are prone to loosing or forgetting your key, a solution could be to invest in a smart door lock. The Yale Linus Smart Lock L2, Yale Conexis L2 and Yale Keyless Connected and are just as secure as mechanical locks and mean lost keys are now a thing of the past. Each smart lock can be tailored to suit your needs and requirements, allowing you to gain access to your property through a variety of ways – such as key tag, key card, phone tag or your smartphone when using the Yale Home app.

3. Cast an Eye over your Home, Even When you Aren’t Around

Helping you keep an eye on what matters most, our range of Smart Cameras includes the Yale Smart Video Doorbell, Yale Smart Indoor Camera and the Yale Smart Outdoor Camera. Suitable for a variety of environments, uses and security needs and featuring a crisp 1080p Full HD image, live view, motion-triggered recording, night vision and a two way talk feature, each device is easy to set up and use. You can see, hear, and speak to visitors from anywhere in the world and view footage 24/7 in the Yale Home app, so you never miss a delivery or guest again.

4. Ensure Outside Spaces are Well-lit

One of the easiest, most effective ways of ensuring your property is not a target for burglaries is by ensuring your home and outside spaces are well-lit. You can combine the benefits of light and video in one user-friendly product – a Floodlight Camera. The Yale Floodlight Camera is a great investment to improve your winter security, allowing you to easily monitor your home in any low light conditions from anywhere using a smartphone.

5. Check your Current Security System is in Working Order

You may already have an alarm or CCTV system in place, but it’s important to check that they’re in working order and still giving you the protection you need.

Are the cables connected properly?
Is the system arming and disarming as expected? 
Is the siren easily accessible? Could it be easily tampered with?
Is each entry point protected with a motion sensor or door/ window contact?

If you don’t already have existing surveillance measures in place, the first step is identifying key access points to your home, including entrances at the front and back, windows, flat roofs and side gates.

Investing in a smart home security system or upgrading a current system in place, can be integral to help protect what matters most, as it acts as a visual (and audible) deterrent for opportunistic thieves, helping to put your mind at ease. The most effective burglar alarms are easily seen from the street, make a loud noise and have the ability to notify you in the event of a break-in or unexpected change. The Yale Sync Smart Home Alarm System puts you firmly in control of your home security, giving you total peace of mind that your home is secure and protected, you can check-in on the status of your alarm from anywhere in the world and receive real-time notifications.

The Yale Sync Alarm system is expandable, meaning you can add up to 40 accessories and connect them seamlessly to your Yale Sync Hub.

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