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Founded in 2016, Smart Shield Systems is a licensed and insured security systems serving San Diego and San Diego County. All content is reviewed by our licensed technicians.
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Before you leave for vacation, a few minutes of preparation can make your San Diego home look lived-in and reduce the chance of a break-in. This checklist covers alarm, lights, locks, cameras, and who to tell.
Set your Residential Alarm System Installation to Away (or equivalent) and test that the panel and sensors work. If you have 24/7 Alarm Monitoring, confirm your contact list is up to date so the central station can reach you or a trusted neighbor. In San Diego, many homeowners also use the app to double-check that the system is armed after they leave.
Walk through every door and window—including garage entry, sliding doors, and second-floor windows. Lock them and, if you have Smart Lock Installation, verify from the app that doors show locked. Close the garage door and consider unplugging the opener or locking the manual release if you will be gone a long time. San Diego homes in Carmel Valley, Rancho Bernardo, or La Jolla often have multiple entry points; a quick check prevents oversights.
Smart Shield Systems serves San Diego and all of San Diego County.
Use timers or smart bulbs so interior lights turn on and off at typical times. If you have Smart Home Security Integration, you can set “Away” scenes that run on a schedule. Adjust the thermostat to save energy but avoid extreme temps—especially important in San Diego summers. Do not leave lights on 24/7; that can signal an empty home.
Put mail and newspaper delivery on hold or have a neighbor collect them. Piled mail or packages are a sign no one is home. Ask a neighbor to park in your driveway occasionally if possible. In Mission Valley, Point Loma, and other San Diego neighborhoods, these steps make the home look occupied.
If you have a Video Doorbell Installation or Home Security Camera Installation, confirm they are online and recording. Clear storage if needed and ensure you can view the app from where you are traveling. You can check deliveries and alert a neighbor if something looks off. San Diego homeowners often rely on the app to watch the property while away.
Smart Shield Systems serves San Diego and all of San Diego County.
Give a neighbor or family member a key or code and your travel dates. They can respond to an alarm, check the property if you get an alert, or handle an emergency. Do not post travel dates publicly on social media until you are back.
Before your next vacation, run through this checklist: arm the alarm, lock everything, set lights and thermostat, manage mail and visibility, check cameras, and tell one trusted person. Your San Diego home will be better protected while you are away. For system checks or upgrades before a trip, call Smart Shield Systems at (844) 477-7627.
Licensed security systems professionals serving San Diego and San Diego County.
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Why trust Smart Shield Systems?
Founded in 2016, Smart Shield Systems is a licensed and insured security systems serving San Diego and San Diego County. All content is reviewed by our licensed technicians.
Smart Shield Systems serves San Diego and all of San Diego County.
When your home alarm goes off, stay calm and follow these steps. Learn how to respond, when to call police, and how to avoid false alarms in San Diego County.
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