In this blog entry, the residential security experts here at Green Locksmith Daytona will describe the basics of residential smart locks and security systems – and their unique security based and functional advantages.
Smart locks provide property owners with a customizable framework for home security. Smart lock systems are protected with digital, fingerprint, or facial recognition passwords – and are much safer than traditional locks, greatly reducing the risks of burglary. They have the advantage of offering homeowners an alternative to having to carry around sets of physical keys.
Best Features of Smart Locks
- Keyless Entry – Many smart locks have digital keypads that allows you, or any visitors or guests, to enter your home with no need to have a physical key
- Wireless Connectivity – Smart locks can be connected to mobile applications on your phone, allowing you or your family to unlock or lock your door from anywhere in the world
- Automated Alerts – Some smart locks provide automated notifications when anyone enters your home or gets close to the entrances or exits of your home
- Smart Key Features – With traditional locks, a lost key requires a rekeying service or even a full lock replacement. A smart lock provides the ability to just reprogram your key code, rendering all previously used digital keys obsolete.
- Bump Guards – Like traditional locks, smart locks can be outfitted with bump guards for extra protection, utilizing a special side locking bar as opposed to the usual pin and tumbler based design.
Some different forms of smart locks include:
Magnetic Door Smart Locks
These locks are protected with an armature plate that’s installed directly on the door, with an electromagnet on the door’s frame. An electrical current is sent through the magnet, drawing the armature plate to the electromagnet, locking your door. These locks can be controlled with mobile applications, and are a great budget friendly security solution.
Electric Bolt Smart Locks
These locks are ideal for sliding glass doors. They carry contact sensors which are situated between the catch plate and the lock itself – when activated the lock bolt extracts and holds the door in place.
Smart Locks with Cameras
Many contemporary smart locks come with already integrated cameras, allowing you to monitor what happens at your property. These cameras are motion activated, sending an automated alert or video recording when there’s movement detected. They have Wi-Fi functionality, syncing with your home’s internet or electronic device systems, automatically uploading and updating data. They allow you to both remotely unlock or provide access to your door, while also auditing goings-on and activities, ensuring an environment of better security, safety, control, and peace of mind.