Today we are going to answer the question: How do I eliminate keys from my house?
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Do you use a traditional key for your home and are wondering if you should make the switch to a smart keyless lock? Nowadays with the advance of technology and apps, traditional locks and keys are easily compromised. If you’ve ever left your key sitting on a desk anyone could easily snap a picture of your key, upload it to an app, and get a copy of it!
Or have you ever lost or misplaced your keys and couldn’t get in your house? It can be a costly mistake and one that can be prevented with a keyless lock.
You might say, ‘well I can just hide a key to my house somewhere outside’.
Although it might be tempting to hide a Key in a Fake Rock on your property we wouldn’t recommend it. One survey found 35% of people put a spare key in a fake rock outside their home. Unfortunately, most fake rocks look… fake. Fake rocks usually stand out and it’s easy for Burglars to find. Other places burglars look for hidden keys are under the doormat, plant pot, rain gutter, front door ledge, and porch lights.
If you’ve hidden a key in one of these places, you might want to invest in a Smart Keyless Touchscreen lock.
These days, with the advancement of technology, many people have transitioned from traditional locks with keys to a keyless door lock. So what exactly are the benefits of a keyless door lock for your home? We will break down some of the advantages and cover some features you should look for when selecting a keyless door lock.
First, what is a Keyless Door Lock? A keyless door lock is just like a traditional key lock. Both secure the door, however, the main difference is the method to unlock and lock the door. A traditional lock uses a key. A keyless door lock could use a combination code on a keypad or a smartphone app to unlock the door.
So, How Does A Keyless Door Lock Work? Instead of a key, you would enter a numerical code to enter a facility or property. The code is entered on a numerical keypad and when entered correctly, the lock releases electronically. Most keyless door locks require batteries in order to unlock and some might require a small electrical current.
There are many benefits to choosing a keyless door lock over traditional locks for your Home or your Business.
Let’s start with the Benefits of Keyless Door Locks for your Home.
Convenience: With a keyless door lock for your home, the standout advantage is convenience.
Convenient Unlocking & Locking: Imagine you’re in a hurry to get inside. You can eliminate fumbling through your purse, pockets, or belongings to produce a set of keys. There’s no need for them. Simply enter your code and enter. Another scenario we encounter regularly is coming home with bags and bags of groceries and not being able to find the keys.
This is where the convenience of a Smart Keyless Door Lock is incredible. Some Smart Keyless Door Locks on the market today use your location to automatically unlock and lock your door. This cool and very helpful feature is made possible by Bluetooth, GPS, and Geofencing from your smartphone.
I can vouch for this being convenient and efficient. We have had a Smart Keyless Door Lock on our home for the past 10 years and it makes grocery shopping easier.
Eliminating a physical key is also helpful when going for a run or walk. There’s no need to carry a physical key in a pocket to re enter your home. On some Smart Keyless Door Locks, you can even use your apple watch to open your door! This is a feature my husband has used frequently over the years.
These days, everyone has a phone; even your kids! You’re more likely to keep your phone handy at all times. The great thing is Your phone acts as the “key” to open the door. Having this convenient perk makes entering your home quick and simple!
Convenient Access for Multiple People: Once you eliminate the necessity of a key for your lock, you can grant access to your home by a code or mobile authorization. Children, Grandparents, Guests, and even Service Providers like house keepers or maintenance can be assigned their own code or a temporary code. No more leaving a key under a mat or in a fake rock, no worrying about lost or stolen keys, no stress over keeping track of your spare keys!
Another great use for a Keyless Door Lock is on AirBNB Rentals or short term rentals. If you are renting your vacation home, it’s very easy to add a code and assign it to a vacation renter for the term of the rental rather than meeting the renter and having them keep track of a physical key.
We’ve enjoyed staying in AirBNB’s with Keyless Door Locks and never have to worry about misplacing a key or losing it at the beach! Easily grant access to different people for a set period of time determined by you!
Convenient Integration with Smart Home Devices: Now that everyone has an Amazon Alexa device in their homes, some people have asked Can Alexa Control Door Locks? The short answer is yes, with some contingencies. There are some smart keyless door locks that will integrate with home automation devices and services like Amazon Alexa, Nest, Google Assistant, and many more. For example, when your doors unlock you can have certain smart lights turn on when you enter your house. There are some smart keyless door locks that can be paired with a video doorbell service to see who is at the door before it is unlocked.
Easy Installation: Most people are scared of a DIY project because often the finished results are underwhelming. This is not the case for installing a Keyless Door Lock. Since there are no major adjustments required to the door or the door frame, it’s actually very simple to install. I’ve done it myself and it took a screwdriver and about 20 minutes of time! We have a step by step guide to walk you through the entire installation process of the Yale Touchscreen Lock.
Things to consider when selecting a Keyless Door Lock for your Home:
One of the most important questions we are asked is what happens when your Keyless Lock Battery Dies? And What To Do If Your Keyless Lock Battery Dies? Keyless Door Locks are powered by batteries and are very reliable.
Because of the small amount of battery power, they can last anywhere from 3-5 years. They also are equipped with a warning sound or light that will alert you many months in advance when the batteries become low. You will have advance warning and some locks will show signs of a low battery like a slower response time, slower opening, and even multiple attempts to open the lock.
Replacing the Batteries in Your Keyless Door Lock is simple and requires only a screwdriver. The battery compartment is usually on the inside cover of the lock and once removed with a screwdriver you can quickly change out the batteries.
If you ignore all of the warning signs of a low battery for months and the Keyless Door Lock won’t power up there is a solution to get inside! On the underside of the lock keypad, you can find 2 nodules. Applying a 9 volt battery to the nodules will give you enough power to get inside and change the batteries!
You can easily have peace of mind and Protect your home, belongings, and your family! The best part is that you will never get locked out again!
This lock by Yale is sleek and easy to install as a DIY Weekend Project. We even have a step by step video to help you install this Electronic Lock! Lose your keys and never worry about being locked out of your home! See the video and buy the lock at https://locdoc.net/diy/
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