School’s Out. Now What? Your Summer Home Security Guide to Keep Your Home Safe All Season Long
Remember that feeling?
It’s the last week of school. The bell rings. Kids pour out like it’s the opening gates at Disneyland. Pure chaos. Summer is coming in hot—literally and figuratively.
Now fast forward to today. You’re not the kid anymore. You’re the adult with bills, a mortgage, and this weird instinct to double-check the door lock even after you already locked it. Twice.
And guess what? While your kids are dreaming about pool days and popsicles, someone else is dreaming about your empty house.
Yeah, we’re talking about the folks who treat summer break like it’s Black Friday for burglary.
But here’s the good news: Sting Alarm has your back. With our smart home security systems, security cameras, and smart locks, you can make your home tough to break into.
Here’s your Summer Security Checklist to keep things locked down while the kids are running wild.
✅ 1. Smart Home Security System: The Nerve Center
Let’s not kid ourselves. A basic alarm system isn’t cutting it anymore. You need a smart home security system that thinks fast.
What to look for:
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24/7 live monitoring (yeah, even during your 10-day beach vacation)
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Instant mobile alerts (your phone becomes command central)
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Easy control from your smartphone (because no one wants to dig for keys or punch in outdated codes)
Sting Alarm sets you up with the latest tech, the slickest interface, and zero fluff.
✅ 2. Security Cameras: Eyes Where You Need Them
Let’s be real—criminals are lazy. They’ll skip your house if they see outdoor security cameras watching every angle.
Set these cameras up:
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Front porch (because packages and pranksters never sleep)
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Backyard (especially if there’s a pool—safety first, lawsuits last)
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Driveway and garage (your tools aren’t walking off on their own)
Want the best security cameras? We’ve got them. Crystal clear video. Night vision. Mobile access. And yes—motion alerts that don’t freak out every time the wind blows.
✅ 3. Smart Locks: Control Who Comes In (And When)
Still hiding a key under the mat? That’s cute.
Upgrade to smart locks and thank us later.
Why? Because:
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You can create codes for the dog walker, house cleaner, etc.
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Get notified every time someone locks or unlocks your door
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Lock up from anywhere (even mid-sip at that rooftop bar downtown)
No keys. No guessing. No “Wait…did I lock the door?” ever again.
✅ 4. Check All the Basics (And Use Smart Plugs Like a Pro)
Even with the best tech on your side, don’t slack on the old-school stuff. It still works—and paired with modern gear, it works even better.
Run through this:
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Trim those overgrown bushes near windows (they’re not just ugly—they’re perfect hiding spots)
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Don’t leave packages sitting out like bait (porch pirates love easy targets)
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Use smart plugs to control your lights. Yep—these beauties can be set to turn lights on and off at random intervals. It makes your home look lived in, even if you’re sipping margaritas a thousand miles away.
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Set TV or radio noise on a timer too. Bonus points if it’s playing something obnoxious. Burglars hate reality TV just as much as you do.
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Oh, and resist the urge to post vacation countdowns online. Save the beach selfies for when you’re back and your house isn’t one big neon “vacant” sign.
Bottom line: Make your home look busy, noisy, and annoying to break into. With the right gear, you can fake it like a pro.
✅ 5. Get a Free Security Quote—Now
You’ve got the checklist. You’ve got the summer countdown. Now what?
We’re one of the top-rated security companies in Las Vegas, and we don’t do “basic.” We do custom solutions, real protection, and peace of mind that doesn’t require you to babysit your own security system.
Get a free quote today—because summer’s here, school’s out, and the bad guys aren’t taking a break.
