Smart locks are more popular than ever these days and offer a myriad of features. But which ones should you look for? When buying a smart lock, be on the lookout for the following: biometric access, mobile app control, keypad - pin functionality, battery life, smart home integration, and back up access. Read on to learn more.
Biometric Access
Looking for a hassle-free way to open your smart lock? Biometric (fingerprint) door locks are the solution. Your finger is your key. Difficult to hack and hard for intruders to impersonate, fingerprint recognition guarantees peace of mind and eliminate the need for a physical key. Further, unique fingerprints are easy to program and many locks (including Lockly) can store up to 99 different fingerprints.
Mobile App Control
Make sure to check for mobile app control when buying a smart lock. Companies like Lockly offer consumers the ability to monitor login attempts, issue access codes to anyone, monitor who is at the door via video feed, lock and unlock the door anytime anywhere, and more all via their Lockly app available in the App Store. All you need is a smartphone: Android and iPhone both work.
Keypad - Pin Functionality
A cornerstone feature with (virtually) all smart locks is keypad - pin functionality. This allows you to enter several numbers to open your lock without needing a physical key. Smart lock makers like Lockly take this even further with their proprietary PIN GENIE technology that shuffles the numbers on the lock, making it impossible for intruders and prying eyes to hack your lock. Safety and convenience have never been easier.
Battery Life
When buying a lock, it’s important to ensure that it will last a long time. Most smart locks last anywhere from 6 months to a year. Battery technology varies depending on the smart lock, and is usually lithium-ion or alkaline cell based. Also, many locks makers rate battery life in terms of “cycles”, the total number of locks and unlocks capable that they give consumers. And, when locks get low on juice, smart locks will usually send owners an alert on their smart phone and have a LED on the unit that will flash red repeatedly.
Smart Home Integration
Looking for smart home capability? Many locks integrate with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. This allows you to use your voice to control lock features such as locking and unlocking (after providing with a security code) plus allow you to check if your door(s) are open or closed.
Back Up Access
Concerned your smart lock may run out of battery? One neat feature many smart locks have (including Lockly) is a physical backup key plus a 9V battery socket for emergency power. That means you will always be able to access your door.
Conclusion
To wrap things up, when buying a smart lock it helps to look for the following features: biometric access, mobile app control, keypad - pin functionality, good battery life, smart home integration, and backup access. If you’re looking for a reasonably priced, cutting edge smart lock packed with features, I’d suggest checking out the Lockly Secure or Lockly Vision. Both can be purchased online at Lockly.com.
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