A guide to smart locks
Smart home products have become a common sight in homes across the world. From smart heating to lighting, from appliances to security, smart gadgets have seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, giving us the ultimate convenience and control.
In fact, recent statistics have revealed that by 2025, there will be 34.2 billion connected products across the globe1, a figure that has doubled from results collated in 2018.
And one of the more prevalent products in the smart home market that has continued to grow in recent years is the introduction of smart locks. Allowing you to control your front door lock from your smartphone, smart locks have allowed homeowners to have complete control over their home security remotely.
So, if you’re interested in finding out if a smart lock is right for you, check out our expert guide to smart locks to discover the options that are available and their different advantages.
What is a smart lock?
A smart door lock is a door lock which has built-in smart capabilities to allow for remote access and control over your front door.
Whether that’s paired with a smartphone app, key card, key tag or key fob, a smart door lock essentially removes the need for a physical ‘key’ to make locking and unlocking your front door even easier. Some designs can also come with touchpads that require a key code to enter.
With so many of us having to be out of the house for work and leaving it unoccupied in our spare time, having the ability to remotely control your home is a huge bonus. Whether that’s to let trusted family members into the home when you’re on holiday, or remotely giving access to a tradesperson when you’re in the office, there are plenty of handy benefits for installing a smart door lock.
The intuitive functions of a smart lock make it a handy addition to make everyday life more convenient, but also allow for having complete control over your home security.
Smart locks can either be Bluetooth enabled, which means they can only be controlled within a certain range or have Wi-Fi connectivity to allow for remote control. Whichever smart door lock option works for you, it’s recommended that you opt for a style that has an activity log, so you can monitor the comings and goings of people entering and leaving your home.
With the recent development in this type of technology, smart door locks can also come built in with a range of other key features. For example, these include door sensor technology, which shows the user if their door is closed securely and connectivity with smart brands, including leading voice assistants, to allow for convenient control over your front door.
One particular way in which smart locks can even heighten your security is that it removes the need for spare keys. These can often go missing, be kept accidently by previous homeowners, or even get stolen, meaning they could be left in the wrong hands. As smart locks don’t have physical keys, this removes this worry immediately. You can grant and revoke keys with just the touch of a button, offering complete control over who has access to your home.
When considering purchasing a smart lock, it’s important to recognise the brand in which you are purchasing from, as this can make a huge difference to the security of your door. Opting for a trusted brand, such as Yale, means you have the experience needed for a secure smart locking mechanism, so you can have peace of mind that your door is protected by the experts.
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