Daylight Saving Time Home Security Checklist | Tips for Southfield & Metro Detroit - Prudential Alarm

Daylight Saving Time arrives on Sunday, March 9, 2025, and while most of us remember to change the clocks, this is also the perfect time to review your home security. 

As daylight hours shift and spring arrives, inspecting your security systems, alarms, and outdoor lighting can help protect your home, business, and family.

At Prudential Alarm, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, we encourage all homeowners and business owners across Metro Detroit to use Daylight Saving Time as a natural seasonal safety checkpoint. To help, we’ve created this step-by-step security checklist.

The Daylight Saving Time Home Security Checklist

1. Test Your Burglar Alarm System

Your alarm system is your first line of defense, so take this opportunity to ensure it’s in top working condition.

✅ Test every door and window sensor to confirm proper function.
✅ Check your control panel connection to the monitoring center.
✅ Review and update user codes, removing access for past guests, vendors, or employees.

2. Review Your Security Camera Coverage

With longer days and changes to outdoor lighting, it’s important to reassess your camera angles and coverage.

✅ Clean all indoor and outdoor camera lenses.
✅ Ensure night vision and motion detection are working correctly.
✅ Check that storage devices or cloud backups are operating properly.
✅ Adjust outdoor cameras to account for the sun’s new position.

3. Update Outdoor Lighting & Timer Settings

More daylight in the evening means your outdoor lighting timers need adjusting. If your lights run on preset schedules, now is the time to change them.

✅ Update timers to match the new sunset and sunrise times.
✅ Check that motion-sensor lights trigger correctly after dark.
✅ Replace any burned-out bulbs or upgrade to LED for efficiency.
✅ Consider installing smart lighting that adjusts automatically for Daylight Saving Time.

4. Test Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

The time change is also the ideal moment to review life safety devices.

✅ Replace all smoke and CO detector batteries, even if they seem fine.
✅ Test each alarm to ensure proper function.
✅ Confirm alarms are installed in key areas, including bedrooms and hallways.
✅ Consider upgrading to monitored fire and CO detection for peace of mind.

5. Review & Update Emergency Contact Lists

In case of an emergency, your security monitoring service needs to have up-to-date contact information.

✅ Verify the primary and backup emergency contacts listed with your alarm provider.
✅ Review your family emergency plan with everyone in your household.
✅ Update your emergency contacts directly inside your alarm system portal.

6. Perform a Full Perimeter Inspection

Walk the exterior of your property, looking for any security vulnerabilities.

✅ Inspect doors, windows, and locks for damage or wear.
✅ Check gates, fences, and garages for proper security.
✅ Look for areas that could benefit from additional lighting or cameras.

Why Seasonal Security Checks Matter

It’s easy to forget about your security system once it’s installed, but routine maintenance is critical for long-term protection. Seasonal changes affect everything from lighting patterns to landscaping coverage, creating unexpected blind spots.

Making Daylight Saving Time a regular reminder to check your system means you’re always one step ahead, protecting your home or business through every season in Michigan.

Partner with Prudential Alarm for Year-Round Protection

If your security system is outdated or you’re noticing gaps in your coverage, this is the perfect time to upgrade your system. As Southfield’s trusted security provider, Prudential Alarm offers:

✅ 24/7 professional alarm monitoring.
✅ High-resolution security cameras for homes and businesses.
✅ Smart home integration with remote access from your phone.
✅ Monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detection.
✅ Security system design and installation throughout Metro Detroit.

Final Reminder: Set Your Clocks & Secure Your Home

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, remember to spring forward — and take this chance to check your security with Prudential Alarm’s Daylight Saving Time Checklist.

Want a professional security evaluation?

📞 Call us at (800) 252-0368 or visit 👉 prudentialalarms.com to schedule your security consultation today.