ZDNET Lists 7 Vacation Home Security Checks as 75% of Burglaries Hit Empty Homes
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Updated · ZDNet · Jul 16
ZDNET Lists 7 Vacation Home Security Checks as 75% of Burglaries Hit Empty Homes
1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jul 16
Summary
Seven checks top ZDNET’s vacation-prep guide: randomize smart lights, verify cameras and doorbells, issue temporary smart-lock codes, add leak sensors, audit the router, set thermostats to away mode, and tag valuables with trackers.
Nearly 75% of burglaries happen when no one is home, the guide says, making occupancy cues and remote alerts central; it also notes almost 4 in 10 burglaries do not involve forcible entry.
Water damage gets equal weight because insurance claims for it are roughly three times as common as theft and fire combined, prompting advice to use leak detectors, remote shut-off valves, and keep heat at 55°F/12°C.
Extra steps include unplugging non-essential devices to cut fire risk and checking that windows, doors, garages, sheds, and outbuildings are locked before leaving.