4 Reasons to Upgrade to Smart Locks
Are you still using a hideaway key? Do you know where all the copies of your house keys are? It may be time for a new solution for your home security. Smart locks can secure your home while allowing to grant temporary access for house sitters, dog walkers, tradespeople or anyone else who needs it without worrying about keys. They connect to your Smart Home Security System to give you greater control and awareness of what is happening in your home.
Best of all they make lost keys or forgetting to lock the door on the way out a problem of the past. Here are 4 reasons why you should upgrade your locks for a safer and more convenient home.
Remotely Monitor Who Opens Your Door
Smart locks integrate with your security system allowing you to monitor your home’s access points from anywhere. Based on the codes used, they can alert you when the door has been opened, including who opened it. This is fantastic news for parents worried about when their kids get home.
Peace of Mind
Did you forget to lock the front door? Smart locks eliminate that lingering doubt. You can easily check on the status of the lock from anywhere with a mobile device. And if you did forget to lock the door? No problem! You can remote engage the lock as well.
As part of your Smart Home Security System, smart locks can also be programmed to lock or unlock automatically when you leave or return home. Geofencing technology uses your phone to locate you and react accordingly. That means when you are rushing to work in the morning your Smart Home Security system is one less thing to worry about.
Great for Controlling Temporary Access
Physical keys can be lost, duplicated, or simply not returned which is a hassle for you. Missing keys mean more costs and potential security concerns that can be easily avoided with a Smart Lock.
Whether you are renovating your kitchen or have a rental property smart locks are perfect for granting temporary access. If you have multiple tradespeople coming and going from your property, individual codes can identify who arrived and when. Access codes can be easily updated to remove access when the job is done or your guest leaves.
Perfect for When You Are Away
Whether you have a house sitter while you are on vacation or need a neighbour to bring in some mail, smart locks are the perfect solution when you are away. Assign codes to anyone who may need to access your home. You can track when they visit, double-check they’ve locked the door when they leave, and not have to worry about keys. Your dog walker can easily pick Rex up or your neighbour can water your plants and bring in the mail while you still have full control of your home’s security.
When coupled with a Video Doorbell you can even remotely unlock the door for a delivery person to leave your packages safely inside until you get home.
Is it time for you to upgrade your old deadbolt? Speak to a security consultant about adding smart locks to your Smart Home Security System today.
