Don’t be a quitter – make 2025 your safest year ever!
Every January, we kick off the new year with the very best of intentions but studies show that by the second Friday of the month, also known as National Quitters Day, up to 80% of people have already given up on their resolutions!
While it’s easy to let some goals fall by the wayside, levelling up your home security is a commitment that’s important to keep. So don’t delay, here are five top tips to keep you on track when it comes to keeping your home as safe as possible in 2025 and beyond.
1. Protect Your Packages
Security cameras act as a great deterrent and alert you to any attempts to damage or enter your property, but one thing they can’t do is physically pick up any packages left on your door that could be either stolen or a sign that you’re not around.
But with the Wireless Video Doorbell PRO’s inbuilt two way talk feature, you can simply ask the person delivering your parcels (in real time) to leave them in a safe place or with a trusted neighbour – problem solved!
2. Lock Up Your Ladders
Make sure all valuables, such as car keys, are out of sight, away from the letterbox and never hide spare keys in obvious places such as under flowerpots. Certain items, when left visible or accessible, can make a burglar’s life much easier and yours much harder!
Criminals often use homeowners’ own ladders and tools to attempt to access upstairs windows, which are more likely to have been accidentally left open, so make sure that these are always locked away out of sight.
3. Lights, Camera, Safety!
Installing motion activated lights around the perimeter of your home is a great way to deter would-be burglars. The Toucan Security Light Camera has a built-in 1200 lumen super bright light with radar motion detection and can be turned on manually, on schedule or when movement is detected in customisable motion zones.
Remember to include your driveway when customising the camera’s motion zones, as the bright light and other features, such as two-way talk, can help keep your car safe, too. You can also set up an auto greeting to say “step away from the vehicle, you are being recorded” when motion is detected. This is a great way to put off would-be car thieves.
Use discount code 2025NEWTECH for 25% off the Toucan Security Light Camera until 23.59pm on 31st January 2025!
4. No More Oversharing
With social media now being part of our everyday lives, too many people forget that it isn’t just friends and family who can access their profiles!
Whether you’re away for work or play, never advertise the fact your home is being left empty, to minimise the risk of it being strategically targeted in your absence.
5. Choose Remote Control
Always choose smart home security items that can be paired with apps allowing you remote access and controls. All Toucan Smart Home items can be paired with the Toucan Smart Home App, which is free to download and unlike competitor brands, requires no paid for subscription so you’ll have no monthly fees.
With the app, you can control and access wide angle, 1080p full HD video, 24/7, live on demand. You can also review a 24-hour history and download footage should you need to keep it for any reason. You can even share the app with one additional user within the free service!
When you aren’t proactively watching footage live, inbuilt motion sensors will send instant alerts to your smart device flagging movement wherever you are in the world.
Features include two-way audio, night vision, pre-recorded messages to obscure your voice, inbuilt siren alarms and an option to call emergency services at the press of a button if required, so you can relax safe in the knowledge you’ll always be alerted should you need to check anything out.
Protecting your home is a goal worth sticking to, so click here to explore the entire range of home security options available from Toucan Smart Home and make 2025 your safest year ever!