What Is A Smart Lock?

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A smart lock is an electronic lock designed to provide homeowners with an added layer of security and convenience it combines wireless technologies like Bluetooth Wi-Fi and SMS messaging protocols to offer homeowners full control over the lock from a remote location.

Integration with Smart Home Systems

Smart locks can be integrated with smart home systems and to interact with other smart devices.  Smart lock can be programmed to tun on the lights when the door is unlocked or adjust the thermostat when you leave the house and lock the door behind you.

Smart Security Features

Smart locks can be integrate with your alarm system as well and notify low enforcement while you are away. Smart locks keep a history all events including details about who opened the door and when.

Smart locks come equipped with advanced security features like instant notifications to alert you if someone is trying to tamper with the lock. 

Voice Control

Most smart locks are compatible with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit and homeowners can lock and unlock the by a voice command.

Battery Life and Alerts

Smart locks are powered by batteries and are designed to provide long battery life but what is more important that they send alerts when batteries are running low which make sure that the lock wont die on you.

Permanent and Time Limited Codes

Smart locks allow homeowners to create a permanent digital keys for family members and temporary digital keys for guests and service providers which can be canceled at any time.

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