Summer Home Security: Top Tips for 2025
With warmer weather, longer days and summer holidays on the horizon, we’re all looking forward to beach trips, hosting parties outdoors, staycations and holidays!
Unfortunately, this increase in outdoor activity and time away from home can make your property a target for opportunistic burglars.
The Current State of Home Burglaries in the UK
According to police data, there were around 181,617 residential burglaries reported across England and Wales last year, an average of 498 burglaries per day or the equivalent of one every 173 seconds.
The police are clear about this fact: Summer = increased risk. Data shows crime peaks in July and August and when it comes to burglaries, this increase is often attributed in part to more empty homes.
So how can you protect your home this summer? Don’t panic, we’ve got you covered with some top tips:
1. Ensure remote control
Choosing security cameras and doorbells with remote access is essential, especially when you’re away from home. With the free Toucan Smart Home App, you can monitor your home in real time from anywhere, without the need for paid subscriptions.
The app offers 24/7 HD live streaming, motion-triggered alerts and automatic recording. You’ll get instant notifications if movement is detected, whether you’re at work, out with friends or even chilling on a beach abroad! Within the free plan, users can access 24-hour playback and download five videos per month, with optional upgrades for extended storage if needed.
In the free plan, Toucan also includes smart features like two-way audio, night vision, built-in sirens, and pre-recorded voice messages to obscure your voice or deter intruders. The new auto-deterrent mode even lets you schedule custom warnings to play at set times, automatically alerting anyone near your home that they’re being recorded.
It’s smart, simple and subscription-free home security, ready to view from anywhere in the world.
2. Let there be light
Don’t rely on just one security method. Combine quality locks, alarms and, crucially, smart cameras and lights. With the Toucan Security Light Camera, you can combine a high spec surveillance tool and a motion activated floodlight to deter prowlers.
Featuring RADAR motion detection, this 1200 lumens super bright security light, 110dB speaker and siren, two-way talk and crystal-clear night vision, this weather resistant camera is designed to offer peace of mind in all conditions. This clever camera will even automatically record the 10 seconds prior to a motion capture.
Pre-recorded messages can play when manually requested or when motion is detected, including messages specifically designed to deter car thieves to stop and step away from the vehicle.
It’s easy to install, thanks to the quick start guide, screws, wall anchors, secure camera mount and eight metres of waterproof power cable all included. Simply power from any electrical outlet, connect to your Wi-Fi, mount and go!
3. Choose a video doorbell
This is a simple yet powerful way to boost your home’s security, especially during summer, when you're more likely to be out or away on holiday. Just having one installed can act as a visible deterrent, making potential intruders think twice. Plus, built-in video recording means you have a clear record of every visitor, ideal if you ever need evidence after an incident.
The Toucan Wireless Video Doorbell Pro ensures you’re always in the loop and with no drilling, no wiring, no fuss and rechargeable XL batteries included, this weather resistant video doorbell is the ultimate in easy installation.
If you’d prefer, you can use the optional doorbell wiring kit to wire into an existing doorbell fitting so you never need to charge the device, which also includes two-way talk and auto greetings. With an ultra-wide field of view, you can see everything in crystal clear 2K QHD video, day and night.
RADAR motion detection and customisable motion zones work together to secure the boundary of your property without false triggers from busy roads of passers-by.
4. Say yes to some solar power
Consider solar powered cameras so that you don’t have to worry about battery life, for 24/7/365 peace of mind.
The Toucan Wireless Security Camera Pro and Solar Panel Bundle offers uninterrupted surveillance. This impressive, weather resistant, battery-powered wireless camera comes complete with an innovative magnetic mount and anti-theft alarm.
RADAR motion detection and customisable motion zones work together to secure the boundary of your property without false triggers from busy roads or passers-by, with 1080p Full HD resolution in 140˚ wide-angle view around the clock thanks to excellent night vision. It’s even compatible with Amazon Echo Show and Google Home for hands free control.
5. Get safer together
Summer’s a great time to connect with neighbours and build a stronger sense of community. With more people out and about, or away on holiday, it’s the perfect moment to look out for each other.
A local Neighbourhood Watch group can help deter crime and keep everyone safer. Even something as simple as swapping numbers, starting a WhatsApp group chat or joining your local Facebook community page can make a real difference.
Ready to get your home safe for summer? Click here to explore the full Toucan Smart Home collection.