December brings joy, travel, gift-giving… and unfortunately, a major spike in home and package theft.
Whether you’re staying home or heading out for the holidays, here’s how to keep your home, family, and deliveries protected all month long.
1. Preventing Package Theft
December sees 3–5x more porch theft than any other month. Protect your doorstep by:
• Installing a doorbell or porch camera
• Using motion-activated lighting
• Requesting garage or gate-restricted deliveries
• Keeping packages out of sight (use delivery lockboxes!)
A visible camera alone reduces theft attempts dramatically.
2. Preparing Your Home for Holiday Travel
Before leaving town, make sure to:
• Test all cameras and notifications
• Set smart lighting schedules
• Add temporary access codes for house sitters
• Secure gates, garage doors, and side entries
Technology gives your home that “lived-in” look even when you’re away.
3. Protecting Against Winter-Time Security Risks
Shorter days + increased activity → more vulnerability.
Now is the perfect time for:
• A quick camera system check
• Gate maintenance
• Updating access control remotes, fobs, and RFID tags
December is your last chance to go into the new year fully protected.
4. Smart Access for Residents & Communities
HOAs especially benefit from year-end reviews, like BSN's Access Control Clean-up:
• Update resident credentials
• Ensure equipment isn’t overdue for maintenance
• Prepare for January system resets
• Audit outdated fobs and lost remotes
Winter is the perfect time for a system refresh.
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