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Access
School of
SMART
LOCKS
The key to residential access
control it turns out may not
involve a key at all. Find out
how intelligence at the door
is an all-around smart option.
By Erin Harrington
esidential door locks have underR
gone
a metamorphosis the past
few years. Keypads, wireless technology,
biometrics, networked
connectivity, integration capabilities and more
are placing more intelligence and user convenience
at the doorstep than ever imagined possible.
Known as smart locks, these devices may
be even smarter than many people realize.
" Th ese technologies have really propelled the
Keyed and keyless keypad
locks, such as this Yale model,
off er consumers the option of
keeping a physical key or going
key-free and tamper-proof, or
upgrading to a full smart lock.
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evolution of the product category from 'smart
locks' to access control for the home, " says Mark
Jenner, director of technology alliances at Allegion,
maker of Schlage locks. " Th ey not only
allow users to lock and unlock a door remotely,
they also provide the convenience of setting up
user profi les for all members of a household,
frequent guests, contractors, and more. "
Here, we take inventory of the sales potential
for such products and the perks for people who
are ditching their physical keys for the convenience
and added security smart locking devices
have to off er.
Tech Opening New Doors
Let's jump into the above-mentioned emerging
technologies that in recent years have dramatically
impacted smart lock advancements.
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Keypads: Garrett Lovejoy, director of product
management for ASSA ABLOY Smart Residential,
contends that keypad locks have long
been the entry-level option for consumers beginning
to explore smart lock and digital entryway
upgrades. Th e availability of both keyed
and 100% keyless keypad locks off er consumers
the option of keeping a physical key or going
key-free and tamper-proof, or upgrading
altogether to a full smart lock.
" Keypad and touchscreen technologies provide
users with convenient and secure access through
unique codes, " he says. " Users can set codes for
guests or service providers for specifi c days/times
that need temporary home access, or for children
or other household members who may not have
a smartphone. A keypad lock also removes the
need to hide a physical key for guests. "
Wireless: Nick English, director, sales for
Kwikset Residential Access Solutions, emphasizes
that there's no question wireless technology
has made smart locks much more desirable.
" Installation is far easier with no hard wiring
to worry about, which also makes installation
far less expensive. More importantly, as wireless
technology has evolved, it's become more reliable,
and consumer concerns about connectivity
have unquestionably been reduced, " he says.
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