The Hosting Tools That Keep Mom Secure In The Holiday Chaos

Between decking the halls, a December calendar bursting at the seams, and a to-do list that somehow keeps getting longer, the holidays are both the most wonderful and the most chaotic time of the year. Especially if you’re the perpetual hostess.

And sure, holiday chaos is basically the family brand at this point. “It’s cute and quirky!” You tell yourself, until “festively fast-paced” starts to spin out of control.

There’s the revolving door of guests. The scroll-happy kids who might accidentally open your Wi-Fi up to shady characters with one impulsive purchase. And that familiar frustration when the internet starts buffering right before the big holiday movie streaming session.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. With Verizon's Smart Home tools, consider the “peace of mind” sitting at the top of mom’s wish list achieved. Home network protection via Digital Secure Home Plus and easy network management through the Verizon Home App help you safeguard what matters and stay connected to what counts. With those tools in place, you can officially let the holidays run on autopilot.

So whether you’re hosting forty at your home, or simply chilling with the immediate family, let’s break down how these tools keep your home (and your sanity) secure this season.

Digital Secure Home Plus — Your 24/7 Digital Bodyguard

Although there’s no real way to stop a surprise visit from your in-laws or a poorly-timed holiday text from a ghost of Christmas past, there are ways to protect your holiday cheer from the threats you can’t see. Digital Secure Home Plus provides always on-advanced protection for devices connected to your router, offering a high level of security and peace of mind. Here’s how it works.

• Protect Your Family’s Digital Life: With a few clicks, protect all devices connected to your router — from your teen’s tablet to your work laptop — from cybersecurity threats that could compromise sensitive data. A busy team of elves works in the background of your devices to safeguard against viruses, malware, ransomware, spyware, and other threats lurking around your home network.
• Shop Without Fear Of Scammers: We know those wish lists are long, and discount codes and phishing scams can be convincing and sophisticated. Click that “70% off air fryer” link with confidence. If it’s fishy, Digital Secure Home Plus will instantly and automatically block it.
• 24/7 Advanced Protection: Digital Secure Home Plus delivers comprehensive, always-on advanced protection for devices connected to your home network. It runs vulnerability assessments to detect potential security risks and alerts you to attacks that are blocked.

The Verizon Home App – The Guest-and-Device Manager

If you happen to be contemplating the project management benefits of growing eyes in the back of your head — just for the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas — the Verizon Home App is the next best thing. Not only is it your hub for managing your network, but it’s where you can instantly see and manage your new Digital Secure Home Plus service. Here are just some of the things it can do:

• See Every Device At A Glance: Tap into the app and spot all the on-network devices from your palm, all while multitasking from your couch or kitchen. You can also group devices together for easy control, allowing you to filter content and set screen time limits for specific groups. As for the screen time that actually brings the fam together — sharing favorite viral videos, downloading group games — the app allows you to seamlessly share Wi-Fi credentials with guests or new devices.
• Keep Your Home Network Running Smoothly: The app offers "quick actions" right from the homepage for essential troubleshooting, allowing you to run a speed test, troubleshoot connectivity issues, or restart your router with a single tap.
• Discover New Ways to Optimize Your Home: Head to the Discover tab for access to valuable video tips and solutions. This section is where you can also learn about Verizon’s Value Added Services, like Wi-Fi Backup and Parental Controls.

This year, we can’t save you from your uncle’s uncomfortable stand-up routine. But with your network locked down, your inbox scam-free, and your connected devices at your finger tips, you’ll have bandwidth for what matters.

Download the Verizon Home App and enroll in Digital Secure Home Plus today.