The holiday season is one of the busiest times of year for families...and for criminals. 

Between online shopping deliveries, extended travel plans, and a revolving door of guests, your home sees more activity than usual. Unfortunately, that also makes it more vulnerable. But with a well-integrated smart home security system, you can avoid the seasonal stress of “Did I remember to lock up?” and focus instead on making memories with the people who matter most.

Here are a few key areas to consider as you prepare your Denver home for a safe holiday season.

SEE ALSO: 5 Smart Home Essentials for Denver Residents 

1. Monitor Package Deliveries in Real Time

In 2024, 58 million Americans were victims of package theft. When you’re awaiting an online order of a special gift (with little time to spare), you especially don’t want that to be you.

Smart surveillance cameras keep eyes on your front steps no matter where you are. With our systems, you can even speak directly to delivery drivers or unexpected visitors through a two-way intercom, then remotely unlock doors to allow the package to be delivered safely inside. Once the delivery person is gone, you can remotely lock up with a tap on your phone. 

Cameras with AI-enhanced video analytics can recognize people, objects, and vehicles, and will ‘know’ when a package has been delivered to your house, alerting you of the specific event. It can also identify when a package has been removed, and will signal your system if it sees someone taking your package. 

2. Keep an Eye on the House While You’re Away

Traveling over the holidays? Whether you're headed to a relative’s a few towns away or hopping a flight, smart home security gives you full remote access to your home. From a single app, you can view live camera feeds, check if doors and windows are locked, activate lighting, and arm or disarm your system as needed.

You can also set up “mock occupancy” scenes that: 

• Schedule indoor and outdoors lights to turn on at sunset 
• Lower and raise the shades automatically 
• Plays music on outdoor speakers 
• And even triggers the TV in the evenings 

These subtle signs of activity discourage opportunistic break-ins without requiring a house sitter.

The key here is integration. Rather than juggling different apps for your cameras, lights, and locks, a professional smart home security installation ensures everything works together smoothly, especially during the holiday season when time is short and to-do lists are long.

3. Manage Visitors Without the Guesswork

Holiday guests (welcome or not) show up often, making it crucial to control who can access your home and when.

Smart intercom systems paired with access control let you vet visitors at the gate or front door. Instead of giving out spare keys or garage codes to overnight visitors, you can issue digital credentials that expire after a set date. You’ll know exactly who enters and when, and you can revoke access with a single tap.

4. Stay Aware of What’s Happening Inside, Too

Security isn’t just about what’s outside. During the smart home security holiday season, interior monitoring matters, especially if you’re hosting guests or traveling. Contact sensors on liquor cabinets or safes and climate alerts help you maintain control over your home’s environment and possessions.

And with smart alerts, you won’t be bombarded with meaningless notifications. You’ll only hear from your system when something unusual is detected. This way, you can focus on your trip or your holiday hosting without being glued to your phone.

Enjoy a Safer, Smarter Holiday with Electronic Integration

Electronic Integration designs custom smart home security solutions tailored to your home, lifestyle, and preferences. If you’re looking to safeguard your property during the holiday season (or year-round) our team in Denver, CO, is here to help.

Let’s protect what matters most this holiday season and take one more thing off your plate. Contact us here to learn more about our home security services.