Home for the Holidays? Secure Your Property While You Travel
Holiday travel means peace, relaxation, and an empty home. For Calgary homeowners, this season is one of the most common times for break-ins, package theft, and property damage. Whether you're heading out of town for a few days or a few weeks, having a professionally installed alarm system and video surveillance setup gives you control and peace of mind. At Frontline Security, we help Calgary families secure their homes before they leave, with 24/7 monitoring, mobile alerts, and smart camera systems. Don’t leave your home unprotected this holiday season. Contact Frontline Security to book a residential security consultation and protect your property while you travel.
Why Holidays Are High-Risk for Calgary Homes
Calgary neighborhoods often see a spike in break-ins around the holidays. Why? Thieves know that many families leave town, making homes easier to target.
They look for signs like:
- Lights off for days
- Uncollected mail or packages
- No vehicles in the driveway
- No security signage or visible cameras
Even if you're just away for a long weekend, an unmonitored home becomes a soft target. Insurance coverage may help after the fact—but prevention is always better. A modern home security system offers proactive protection with real-time alerts, motion detection, and full visibility while you’re away.
Essential Home Security Upgrades for Holiday Travel
1. Smart Alarm Systems with Monitoring
If you're still relying on a basic alarm or doorbell chime, it’s time to upgrade. Modern systems include:
- Entry point sensors for doors and windows
- Motion detection for interior spaces
- 24/7 alarm monitoring with emergency dispatch
- Mobile notifications for triggered events
- Arm/disarm control from your phone
These systems ensure you're alerted the moment anything unusual happens—and that authorities are notified even if you're out of cell range.
2. HD Video Surveillance with Mobile Access
Cameras are essential, not just for evidence, but for prevention. Visible exterior cameras alone can deter break-ins, but the real benefit comes from:
- Remote viewing on mobile or desktop
- Motion-triggered recordings
- Cloud storage for review and retrieval
- Two-way audio (in some models)
- Smart alerts for specific activity zones
Place cameras at front and back doors, driveways, garage entrances, and common access points to maximize coverage.
Additional Tips for a Safe & Stress-Free Trip
3. Make Your Home Look Occupied
Security doesn’t stop at alarms. Use smart lighting timers to mimic daily activity. Ask a trusted neighbour to check in, move your car occasionally, or pick up flyers and packages.
Even small signals—like changing which lights are on each evening—can fool opportunistic thieves into thinking someone’s home.
4. Post Security Signage and Use Your App
If you have a Frontline Security system, post your signage prominently. Most break-ins are crimes of opportunity, and visible deterrents work.
Use your mobile app to:
- Check live camera feeds
- Confirm system status
- Get notified of any entry attempts
- Adjust settings while you're away
Being able to verify in real-time provides peace of mind wherever your travels take you.
Book a Holiday Security Setup with Frontline Security
Don’t wait until the night before your trip to think about security. At Frontline Security, we provide custom residential alarm systems and video surveillance solutions that give Calgary homeowners full control and visibility—even when they’re miles away.
Contact Frontline Security today to upgrade your home security before you travel this holiday season.
FAQs
Many homes are unoccupied, and thieves look for signs like piled-up mail, dark homes, or no cars.
Install a monitored alarm system, video surveillance, and use smart lighting to simulate occupancy. Contact Frontline Security to learn more about our security systems.
Cameras help, but an alarm with 24/7 monitoring ensures emergency response and active deterrence.
Get the Peace of Mind You Deserve
You’ve worked hard to build your business or buy your home. Now it’s time to protect them properly and give yourself the peace of mind you deserve. Our full-service security solutions can give whatever matters most to you the 360° protection it needs. Contact us today by calling (403) 291-9311 or by filling out the form below and put us on your frontline.
