Deck the Halls Safely: 5 Tips for Installing Holiday Decorations

The holiday season is upon us, and now is the time to decorate our homes with festive lights and ornaments along the beautiful Grand Strand.

As you prepare to spread holiday cheer, it’s important to maintain your home security.

Let’s explore five ways to ensure that your holiday decorations don’t obstruct or interfere with your home security cameras, with a special focus on optimal placements for RING cameras.

We want your Grand Strand home to remain safe and merry throughout the entire holiday season!

1. Strategic Placement of Lights and Ornaments

When setting up your holiday decorations, it is essential to consider the placement of lights and ornaments.

Avoid obstructing the view of your security cameras, especially the RING cameras that provide surveillance along our picturesque Grand Strand.

To ensure that your decorations don’t create blind spots or distractions for your security system be sure to work with a friend or family member and test the locations and review each camera in your home.

2. Adjust Camera Angles While Installing Holiday Decorations

Before diving into decorating, take a moment to adjust the angles of your security cameras.

RING cameras, for example, can be tilted and rotated to capture the areas you want to monitor. Make sure your cameras have an unobstructed line of sight, making sure that they can continue to offer reliable security.

3. Use Cord Management Solutions

Holiday lights often come with tangled cords and wires that can easily become tripping hazards and block your camera’s view.

We highly recommend you invest in cord management solutions like cord covers or clips to keep wires neatly organized and out of the camera, and harm’s way. An investment in cord management solutions will pay off in years to come.

4. Choose Non-Reflective Ornaments

While shiny and reflective ornaments may look appealing, they can cause glare and reflections that interfere with your camera’s ability to capture clear footage.

Opt for non-reflective or matte finish decorations when decorating areas near your security cameras. This will prevent unnecessary visual disturbances.

If you are not sure whether your current holiday decorations make the mark, test, test, test!

5. Regularly Check Camera Functionality

Throughout the holiday season, take the time to periodically check if your security cameras still work.

Ensure that they are capturing clear footage and that no decorations have inadvertently shifted to block their view. If you notice any issues, make adjustments quickly in order to maintain security at your property.

Get To Installing Holiday Decorations Today!

Decorating your Grand Strand home for the holidays is a cherished tradition. With a little extra care and consideration, you can make sure that your decorations do not interfere with your home security cameras, especially your RING cameras.

By placing lights and ornaments in a way that does not block your cameras, adjusting camera angles, using cord management solutions, and choosing non-reflective decorations, you can enjoy a festive and secure holiday season.

Keep your Grand Strand home safe and your holidays merry by following these tips for a blend of security and holiday cheer.

If you should need help installing new cameras, new speakers, or any new devices or systems, we would love to be of service to you!