Smart security: how to keep your home safe while you're away

With the prospect of trips out and holidays finally on the cards, over the next few weeks many of us will be leaving our houses unattended for the first time in months. So now is the time to think about making your home a bit more secure. In addition to the basics, there is a range of DIY tech that may help to deter would-be intruders and allow you to keep an eye on your home from almost anywhere in the world. From the simple video doorbell to a fully automated light show, here is a quick guide to what is available, plus some tips from police and insurers to help you keep burglars at bay. Simple to install, easy to use and immediately obvious to potential intruders, video doorbells are a popular home security option.