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Protecting Your Smart Phone on Holiday
Category | Travel Tips
Published: 18/06/2018
| Updated: 22/12/2024
As much as we don't like to admit it sometimes, there's nothing to rival a smartphone when it comes to convenience, entertainment, and portability. This is especially true when you and your family go on holiday. Among other things, it helps with travel arrangements, safety, and entertainment. Most importantly, taking your smartphone on holiday helps protect your time -- the one thing no one can afford to lose.
But there's significant risk in taking your smartphone on holiday as well. As we all know, it contains a wealth of sensitive information, not to mention the cost of the phone itself. In some ways, a smartphone is like a point of entry into your life.
You needn't be too concerned however. As long as you take the proper precautions, you can reap the benefits of a smartphone without worrying overmuch about the inherent risks.
Protecting the Phone Itself
The first thing you'll want to do is insure your phone. Remember -- anything can happen while you're traveling on holiday, just like it can in everyday life. No matter what you do to guard against accidents and other unpleasantness, they sometimes happen anyway. So make sure you're protected for the worst case scenario involving your smartphone. If you don't already have smartphone insurance, call your provider and buy a policy before you leave for your trip. For a few pounds a month, the most important thing you've packed is protected against loss, theft, and damage. And, depending on your destination, you might be able to secure a replacement while you're still away. Once your phone is insured, minimize the risk of using the policy by protecting your phone against physical damage. Invest in a quality screen protector and a heavy duty carrying case. Beyond that, simply use your common sense and consider leaving it in your hotel room if it's going to be exposed to heat, cold, or water.Protection Against Theft
Let's face it -- many thieves think of tourists as the best targets. And unfortunately, one of the easiest things to steal is a smartphone. Here are a few tips you can use to guard against the cost and stress of having your smartphone stolen while you're on holiday.- Keep your smartphone tucked away in a bag, purse, or pocket and it won't draw any unwanted attention.
- Use Bluetooth and/or headphones when talking on the phone or listening to music.
- Use suitable password protection to bar entry to the phone.
- Pay attention to your surroundings. Don't get so engrossed using the phone that you lose track of possible danger.
- Use a 'find my phone app.'
- Make sure you have an application installed that will lock/wipe the phone remotely in case of theft.
