D-Link Helps Tech the Halls with Tips for a Fun, Safe and Trouble-Free Holiday Season

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season for crowded malls packed with holiday shoppers, spectacles of twinkling lights, and festive celebrations with family and friends at home and afar. In preparation for this very busy and most wonderful time of the year, D-Link is offering several tech tips to help make this holiday season fun, safe and trouble-free, from controlling the holiday lights remotely with your phone to keeping an eye on the house and the holiday packages delivered to your doorstep while you're away.

In an effort to ease some of the stress and cost of the holidays, D-Link is giving away Wi-Fi Smart Plugs (DSP-W215) to help people automate lights and decorations and keep an eye on energy usage over the holidays. Those interested in participating can submit a photo of their best holiday lights and decor to qualify for a free Wi-Fi Smart Plug (details available at http://blog.dlink.com/holiday/).

"While the holiday season is filled with magical moments for the little ones and plenty of good cheer, it also marks a time of year for increased crime and burglaries, leaving unattended homes vulnerable," said Daniel Kelley, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "Whether you're planning holiday travel or are headed to the mall for holiday shopping, there are several ways to 'tech the halls' this season in order to keep your home protected and safe while you're away."

D-Link offers tips to help make this holiday season safe and fun:

1. Keep Your Vacation to Yourself: If you wouldn't post a sign on your lawn telling strangers you're away, you shouldn't do it online either. Be careful what you post and share on social media sites, even if it is a picture of a beautiful Hawaiian beach you want everyone to know about. And be sure to switch off location services as well.
2. Control Those Lights…and Bills: Make it look like someone is home by putting your holiday lights on a schedule. Using a Wi-Fi Smart Plug, you can automate your lights and decorations, as well as keep track of how much energy they are using. By creating on/off schedules for any device plugged into the Smart Plug, you can control lights remotely, as well as set usage limits so they will automatically turn off when the limit is reached, helping to save some much needed holiday cash.
3. Post a Sign: According to a recent study¹, about 60 percent of burglars indicated that the presence of a home alarm system would cause them to seek an alternative target altogether. Making your home look like it's tough to break into means there's a chance burglars won't even try, so post security and surveillance signage around the perimeter of your home.
4. Detect Motion From Afar: By setting up a D-Link^® Wi-Fi Motion Sensor (DCH-S150), you can be alerted of any activity at home with a push or text notification sent straight to your mobile device, and it always helps to know when Santa has arrived with all the presents.
5. See for Yourself: When you're out of the house or traveling, the best peace of mind is being able to check in on things to make sure everything is secure. D-Link Wi-Fi security cameras allow you to see a live view of your house from anywhere, anytime – right from your mobile device. These cameras can also be used to make sure all your fragile holiday packages are arriving safely and on time.

D-Link Solutions Availability and Pricing
D-Link's Connected Home and security camera solutions are now available throughout D-Link's vast network of retail and e-tail outlets in the United States. Detailed specifications are available online and retail pricing is as follows:

• Wi-Fi Smart Plug (DSP-W110) – $39.99
• Wi-Fi Smart Plug (DSP-W215) – $49.99
• Wi-Fi Motion Sensor (DCH-S150) – $39.99
• Wi-Fi Cameras – Starting at $39.99

About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/dlink) or D-Link's blog (http://blog.dlink.com/).

¹ http://airef.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/BurglarSurveyStudyFinalReport.pdf

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