Home Security Checklist
A home security checklist for doors, windows, locks, lighting, cameras, alarms, emergency contacts, routines, travel prep, and safety notes.
Built for home security audits and installs: doors, windows, locks, lighting, cameras, alarms, garage access, travel routines, emergency contacts, device records, and maintenance reminders.
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- 8 editable tasks
- Time / effort
- 15-45 minutes per session
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- A home security checklist for doors, windows, locks, lighting, cameras, alarms, emergency contacts, routines, travel prep, and safety notes.
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- A home security checklist for doors, windows, locks, lighting, cameras, alarms, emergency contacts, routines, travel prep, and safety notes.
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What this checklist is for
Built for home security audits and installs: doors, windows, locks, lighting, cameras, alarms, garage access, travel routines, emergency contacts, device records, and maintenance reminders.
- Best for
- A home security checklist for doors, windows, locks, lighting, cameras, alarms, emergency contacts, routines, travel prep, and safety notes.
- Core checklist items
- Check exterior doors, deadbolts, strike plates, hinges, sliding doors, garage access, basement doors, and whether spare keys are controlled, Inspect windows, locks, screens, basement wells, ladders, gates, fences, sheds, and visible access points around the property, Review exterior lighting, motion lights, porch visibility, house numbers, landscaping sightlines, camera placement, and dark approach paths, Test alarm system, doorbell, cameras, sensors, smart locks, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, batteries, Wi-Fi, and backup power, Create routines for locking up, package delivery, visitors, contractors, children arriving home, travel, mail, trash days, and emergency contacts
Printable home security checklist
- Check exterior doors, deadbolts, strike plates, hinges, sliding doors, garage access, basement doors, and whether spare keys are controlled
- Inspect windows, locks, screens, basement wells, ladders, gates, fences, sheds, and visible access points around the property
- Review exterior lighting, motion lights, porch visibility, house numbers, landscaping sightlines, camera placement, and dark approach paths
- Test alarm system, doorbell, cameras, sensors, smart locks, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, batteries, Wi-Fi, and backup power
- Create routines for locking up, package delivery, visitors, contractors, children arriving home, travel, mail, trash days, and emergency contacts
- Protect important documents, valuables, medications, tools, keys, garage remotes, passwords, Wi-Fi details, and safe or lockbox access
- Prepare travel security steps such as lighting timers, water shutoff decisions, trusted neighbor checks, camera alerts, thermostat setting, and appliance safety
- Save installer notes, device serial numbers, app access owners, monitoring contacts, police or fire registration if needed, and maintenance reminders
How to use this checklist
Built for home security audits and installs: doors, windows, locks, lighting, cameras, alarms, garage access, travel routines, emergency contacts, device records, and maintenance reminders. Bookmark /home-security-checklist/ if you use this checklist repeatedly.
Planning tips for this checklist
Audit entry points before buying devices
Doors, windows, garage access, side gates, basement entries, lighting gaps, and landscaping sightlines should be mapped before choosing cameras, locks, sensors, or alarms.
Turn security into household routines
Locks, package delivery, children arriving home, contractors, travel, spare keys, alarm codes, and emergency contacts work best when the routine is written down.
Keep device ownership clear
Cameras, alarms, sensors, apps, monitoring, batteries, Wi-Fi, backup power, serial numbers, and account owners should be documented so the system can be maintained.
Frequently asked questions
What should a home security checklist include?
Include doors, windows, locks, lighting, cameras, alarms, garage access, landscaping sightlines, travel routines, emergency contacts, device maintenance, and household lockup habits.
Can this checklist help before installing a security system?
Yes. Use it to map entry points, lighting gaps, camera locations, alarm needs, Wi-Fi and power issues, monitoring contacts, and household routines before comparing installers.
Is this home security checklist professional safety advice?
No. It helps organize home security questions. Use qualified security, fire, electrical, insurance, and local emergency professionals for safety, monitoring, code, and installation decisions.