It's advised for homeowners and renters to avoid posting their absence on social media, as this lets potential intruders know their house will be empty for a certain time period. Also, residents can program their smart lights to periodically turn on and off while they're gone, so it looks like someone is home. Residents will want to set their alarm system and place cameras at entrance points to catch any potential intruders. Finally, it's advised that residents let their neighbors know that they will be gone so they can have extra eyes on their home while they are out of town (and so they can pick up their mail so it doesn't pile up and clue in intruders to the resident's absence).