In an era of ever-advancing technology, it was only a matter of time before the humble house key received a major upgrade. While they may have been around for many hundreds of years, it’s no secret that there are a variety of problems with keys. Just for starters, they’re easy to lose, they can break or wear down and they can be stolen or fraudulently copied.
In recent years, wireless locks have become more and more popular. So what difference do they make, and are they more practical than traditional house keys? Here, the experts at Lockshop Direct look at the facts.
The Basics
Because wireless locks can be controlled from a smartphone, you have one less thing to worry about. Losing your keys, or having them stolen or copied, is now less of a risk thanks to smart technology. With your phone as the central hub of many other practical aspects of your life, adding access to your home to that list is a way of making everything just a little more streamlined.
For many models of wireless lock, it’s as simple as handing out a code to the individuals you’d like to be able to enter your home – no need to get multiple keys cut! And you can always remove them from your access list if you’d rather they were no longer able to get in.
Easy Installation
The nightmare (and expense) of changing locks is in the past! Wireless locks are extremely easy to install in the first place and are designed to accept any upgrades that are applied to them, so any change in their functionality or software can be very easily made.
They work in much the same way as a manual lock, but because there is no requirement for them to read the shape of a particular key, they can be upgraded again and again. Their battery life is exceptional too, so there should be no pressing worry about whether or not you will accidentally be left stranded.
Remote Access and Monitoring
Many models of wireless locking system allow you to monitor the security of your home externally. You can check that your doors are locked from the comfort of your office, for example. However, there’s more to it than that.
Picture the scene: you’re stuck in stationary traffic and you get a call from the old friend you’d agreed to meet at your house for a meal. They’ve turned up early, and it’s pouring down with rain! Thanks to your wireless locking system, you can let them in remotely. You can manage who does and doesn’t have access too – even if they already have a code to enter. You can also take charge of arming or disarming your alarm as and when required.
Wireless locks may just be the way of the future. It’s much more straightforward to have all of the practical elements of your life collected in one place, ensuring that you’ll never have to rummage around in your bag or pockets in the dead of night again!
For further information about wireless lock models, contact LockShop Direct today.
