Access Wanna Be Smarting Something ensure access will be revoked once the scheduled service/visit is over. Wireless technology now dominates the residential arena. Most people already have WiFi capability in their homes powering their Internet connection ... - Nick English, Kwikset Connecting to home automation systems to gather important info like audit trails lets the homeowner know who's been coming and going, and when. (The days of kids sneaking in unscathed after curfew look to be over!) Web-enabled control for remote access allows homeowners to grant access to their home anytime and from anywhere via an app. And bedside control of their front door is super convenient and provides peace of mind. It also enables users to dim or turn off interior and exterior lights. There are additional devices that end users can adopt for added security beyond their front door. Nonconnected electronic locks for interior applications - or anywhere that remote access and control of a lock is a noncritical function - is an oft-overlooked opportunity by residential security integrators, Jenner points out. " Nonconnected electronic locks may not have an RF radio to connect to a security and home automation system or only have an RF radio to communicate with a user-friendly mobile all for programming and setup but provide convenience and security with appealing features like the use of PINs over physical keys. These locks provide a cost-effective solution for home offices, wine cellars or storage rooms. They represent an incremental revenue opportunity for integrators already installing a security system in the home. " Just the Start of Smart? English emphatically says there's no question smart lock technologies and feature sets will continue to progress at a steady pace. He believes they will offer functionality we can't imagine. However, he emphasizes the imperative to chart product roadmaps by always being mindful of the voice of the customer. " These capabilities will make smart locks smarter, while bringing increased security, convenience and improved quality of life to consumers. The key to these advancements is for manufacturers to listen to both the dealer/integrator and the consumer. Ultimately, consumers will be the optimal source of new-feature development. They use the smart locks on a daily basis and will know better than anyone the features that should be added to create a better product. " SSI 52 Security Sales & Integration NOVEMBER 2021 securitysales.comhttp://www.dakotaalert.com http://www.securitysales.com