The school year shifts your household's routine, and routine changes are exactly when security gaps tend to open up. Here's what to plan for.
If Kids Get Home Before You Do
Give them a reliable way in that doesn't involve a hidden spare key under a mat or rock, easily the first place anyone would look. See where to actually keep a spare key.
Consider a Smart Lock With a Kid-Specific Code
A dedicated entry code for your child (not shared with anyone else) lets you track exactly when they got home, without them needing to carry or lose a physical key. See are smart locks really safe? and child-proofing your home's locks.
Teach Basic Lock Habits
Make sure kids know to lock the door immediately after entering, not to answer with details about being home alone, and what to do if a key doesn't work, see key won't turn in lock so it's not a mystery to them if it happens.
New Schedules Mean New Empty-House Windows
If your own work schedule shifted with the school year, the house may now sit empty during new hours. Motion lighting and a visible camera help regardless of when that window falls, see how burglars choose easy targets.
Check Your Locks Before the Routine Sets In
A good time to catch any lock issues before they become a daily headache during the busy school year. See signs your lock needs replacement.
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