It’s the most wonderful time of the year for gift-giving and the worst time because of gift-stealing. Over $2 billion worth of parcels got stolen in the last three months of 2024 alone. That’s a lot of missing presents and stocking stuffers. With the right gear, you can leave porch pirates out in the cold. 

🔔 No wires, no fuss

Mount Ring’s Battery Doorbell Plus ($80, 47% off) and keep an eye out with motion detection and Live View. Plus, Smart Alerts notify you the instant a delivery arrives at the doorstep. Genius.

Lock that cam down

Grab an anti-theft mount ($17, 23% off), so crooks can’t yank your Ring or Blink off the wall. Perfect for apartments, homes or your office building.

🚗 Garage drop-off? 

The myQ smart garage hub ($54, 33% off) works with Amazon Key in-garage delivery. Watch your driver safely drop off your gifts right from your phone.

Neighborhood watch kit 

These battery-powered outdoor security cameras ($140, 22% off) last 240 days on a single charge. No subscription fees, only solid “don’t try me” energy.

💡 Yard on guard 

Boom, solar motion lights ($30, 36% off, two-pack) beam up to 40 feet, putting would-be thieves in the spotlight. Waterproof and easy to clean, too.

Early-warning detection 

A long-range driveway alarm ($33) pings you the moment shady visitors step on your turf. Spots anything from up to 30 feet away.

📦 Your package vault

A 60-gallon lockable delivery box ($70, 22% off) is way safer than saying “please hide behind the plant.” You can even nail it into the ground.

Maximum-security postage

This USPS-approved locking mailbox ($99, 24% off) protects your goodies with an anti-pry and pick-resistant latch. Bonus: four keys.

📫 ‘Ding, you’ve got mail’ 

X-Sense’s smart mailbox alarm ($17, 15% off) notifies you when mail arrives and if someone tries to sneak a peek. Bada bing, bada blocked.

Going full Jetsons? 

Snag a Wi-Fi extender ($42, 40% off) that covers up to 105 gadgets. Your smart cameras, locks and sensors are only as strong as your internet connection.

✅ Pro tip: Set Amazon alerts the smart way.

Head to amazon.com and open Your Account.

Under Communication and content, select Shipment updates via text.

Click Subscribe.

☃️ All-season protection: I’ve got more ways to defend your doorstep on my Amazon shop. Santa would be proud. The Grinch? Not so much.
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