This is perhaps the biggest benefit of electronic entry systems. You can delete the pin when they don’t need it anymore – no more copying keys! This feature also means you can send temporary keys to people in the form of a number of pin, giving them access to your home when you’re away. These are great for family members, guests, dog walkers and cleaners. Some smart locks even let you share limited-access digital "keys". Most smart locks allow you to lock and unlock your door via your smartphone remotely, which is perfect for when you run out the door and forget. Smart locks that are available in Australia utilise wireless technologies, like Wifi, Bluetooth, Z-Wave and ZigBee, to operate and run on batteries so that they are not affected by power outages. You can have control over your smart lock from anywhere you can connect to the web!
The ability to control the safety of your home remotely is definitely a great security feature. So basically, smart locks are not actually super new, but they are much smarter than their predecessors! Are smart locks actually better? In fact, these days most homes have a certain amount of ‘smartness’ because many appliances contain built-in sensors or electronic controllers. The Internet of Things is basically the idea of internet-connected machines talking to one another, and then the user talking to them in turn.Īs this technology has developed and been implemented in smart homes, more and more appliances have been able to be electronically connected. However, the recent surge in popularity for smart door locks is intrinsically linked to the rise of the Internet of Things. Their origins were on a commercial level, as electronic key-cards were employed to move the entry/exit gates in parking compounds. Back in the 90’s, electronic key-cards began to replace keys in hotels across the globe for safety and efficiency. Why am I suddenly hearing about smart door locks?įun fact! The origins of smart door locks can be traced back to the hotel industry. With some smart home systems, you can even group commands together on a schedule, so that your door and heater automatically come on as you return home at a consistent and specific time. Some door locks can also connect with other smart devices in your home.įor example, a smart door lock could talk to a smart heating system, notifying it to turn off the heater as you leave the home.
Some even let you run your lock on an daily schedule for when you’d like it locked or unlocked.Īs with most ‘smart’ devices, the aim of a smart door lock is to ultimately add value and convenience to your life by letting you ‘connect’ with it in a digital way. Some locks are designed to work when you are standing right near them (within range of a few meters), whereas others can be controlled and monitored remotely through their app. As a battery powered electronic device, a smart door lock can be locked or unlocked by installing an app on your computer and/or phone. What is a smart door lock?Ī smart lock is a form of keyless door lock, and is a popular feature in many smart homes and home security systems. While there’s nothing wrong with a standard metal lock and key, a smart door lock can take your home’s security to the next level, opening up a new world of possibilities.
Door locks are one of the latest things to become ‘smart.’
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