Diwali Home Security Checklist 2026: Protect Your Home Before You Travel

Diwali is the one time of year when families travel, visit relatives, and leave their homes behind for days. This year, Diwali falls on 8 November 2026, so travel plans are already being made. Before you pack your bags, take a few minutes to secure your home. This Diwali home security checklist walks you through everything, from locks to smart devices, so you can enjoy the festival with peace of mind.

Why Home Security Matters Before Diwali

Festive weeks bring guests, deliveries, decorations, and expensive purchases such as jewellery and gadgets. When you travel, a quiet home can attract unwanted attention. The good news is that a few simple steps and a smart video doorbell can make a real difference.

The Diwali Home Security Checklist

Before you leave for Diwali, work through these 14 simple steps, starting with your entry points and moving on to smart devices, backup, and daily habits, to protect your home while you travel. 

1. Secure Every Entry Point

Check the main door, balcony doors, windows, and the back entrance. Replace worn locks and make sure grills and latches are working.

2. Install a Video Doorbell

Your front door is where everything begins. A wireless video doorbell shows you every visitor on your phone, wherever you are. Delitech doorbells need no wiring, connect to the CloudEdge app, and can be set up in minutes.

3. Turn On Motion Alerts and Detection Zones

Set up alerts so you know the moment someone approaches. Delitech doorbells use AI to detect people and keep a daily visitor log with snapshots. You can also customise detection zones to cut false alarms from the street.

4. Test Two-Way Talk

Two-way audio lets you speak to couriers, neighbours, or visitors without opening the door. Test it before you leave so you are confident it works.

5. Add a Wireless Chime for Family Staying Behind

If elders or relatives are staying home, a wireless indoor chime rings inside the house so they never miss a visitor, even over festive music.

6. Cover the Inside with an Indoor Camera

Check on living areas, elders, or pets from your phone with a 3MP indoor camera or 4MP indoor camera.

7. Check Storage and Backup

Insert a memory card, since Delitech devices support local SD backup of up to 128GB, and confirm cloud storage is on. You get free 7-day cloud storage, with the option to extend. Local recording keeps working even if the internet drops.

8. Charge the Battery and Test Wi-Fi

Fully charge your battery doorbell before you leave, and make sure your router stays on while you are away. Delitech doorbells connect to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, so check the signal reaches your front door.

9. Share Access with Trusted Family

Multi-user access lets family members receive alerts and see live video too. Share access with someone you trust so a second person can respond if you cannot.

10. Handle Deliveries and Post

Pause newspaper and courier deliveries, or ask a neighbour to collect them. Overflowing doorsteps signal an empty home.

11. Use Lights and Timers

Leave a light on, or use a timer for the porch or hallway, so your home looks occupied.

12. Keep Your Travel Plans Private

Avoid posting live holiday photos on social media until you return. Share them afterwards.

13. Store Valuables Safely

Keep festive jewellery, cash, and important documents in a locker or safe place, not in plain sight.

14. Tell a Trusted Neighbour

Share your travel dates and your contact number with a neighbour or family member who can check on the house.

Which Delitech Video Doorbell Should You Choose?

Prefer an indoor screen? A video doorphone is ideal for elders. Choose the 2MP Video Doorphone or the 3MP Video Doorphone, or compare both in our video doorphone collection.

How to Find the Best Deals for Video Doorbell Purchases

1. Order early. Delivery slows down as Diwali approaches.

2. Compare the full package. Check what comes with the doorbell, such as the chime and bracket.

3. Look at combos. Our bundles collection offers all-in-one options.

4. Use your welcome offer. Register on our website for 10% off your first order with code WELCOME10.

5. Buy from the official source. You get genuine devices, a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects, and direct support.

Why Delitech?

• Free shipping across India

• Free installation

• 1-year warranty

• 24x7 support from real people

• Encrypted cloud, local SD backup, and AI detection

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the best video doorbell in India, or call or WhatsApp us at +91 98790 95371.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Diwali 2026?

Diwali falls on 8 November 2026, roughly 20 days after Dussehra on 20 October.

Can I watch my door while I am travelling?

Yes. The CloudEdge app lets you view live video, get alerts, and talk to visitors from anywhere with an internet connection.

What if the internet goes down?

Local SD card backup keeps recording, so you can review footage later.

Do I need a subscription?

No. Live view, alerts, and two-way talk work without one, and cloud storage is free for 7 days.

Is it hard to install?

No. The doorbells are wireless, and free installation is offered.

Final Thoughts

A little preparation goes a long way. Lock up, lighten the signs of an empty home, and add a smart layer of protection with a video doorbell. Compare models, look for the best deals, and travel knowing your front door is covered.

Ready to protect your home? Explore the best deals for video doorbell products at Delitech Smart Home before you travel.

Wishing you a safe, happy, and bright Diwali!