Smart locks are a great way to keep your home secure without worrying about losing keys or forgetting to lock up.
They are becoming more and more popular as homeowners prefer them over traditional locks. They offer a better security and much more convenience than traditional door locks.
Mobile Locks
Use your smartphone device as the key your door. A dedicated app provides access to the smart lock and by that you can control it remotely to lock and unlock your home without having physical keys.
Keep in mind that anyone with access to your phone could also gain access your home, so it’s highly important to keep your phone secure and have it locked with a passcode.
Keypad Locks
Keypad locks are a great choice for those who don’t want to use their smartphone as a key or don’t have one.
These locks open the door by entering a code making them useful in situations where multiple people need access such as apartment buildings or offices where visitors come often.
Biometric Locks
Biometric locks use fingerprint recognition technology in order to give secure entry into a property. These locks require an exact match of your fingerprints before allowing entry which makes them much more secure than any other lock.
Biometric locks are much more expensive than other smart locks and may need some maintaining and cleaning so they can read fingerprints easily.
Popular Smart Locks
There is a variety of smart lock options available for different types of doors including wireless models that require hubs as well as traditional looking deadbolts with keypads built-in.
Popular choices include Bluetooth models which pair easily with smartphones and feature notifications when someone opens the door or if battery power is running low.
Wi-Fi enabled models which can be controlled via remote or computer for increased security, and Z-Wave protocol models which are compatible with various connected devices like Alexa or Apple HomeKit for added convenience when controlling access points around the house or office.