In the age of smartphones, smart locks are also coming. Have you ever forgotten your keys and then couldn't get in? Or have you had to go home because you forgot to close? Fortunately, in the XXI century these problems are going to disappear.
And it is that we can already find in specialized stores, locks that can be opened and closed directly from our mobile phone. In this way, carrying the keys with you will no longer be something totally necessary.
Locks that are activated from the mobile: advantages
Goodbye to the problems with the keys
Leaving your keys at home and not being able to enter is a very important problem and it happens often. Especially if you live alone and have no way that someone else can open it for you or give you another copy of the keys. In those cases, it ends up being essential to hire the services of a professional locksmith.
These locksmiths usually do a very good job, but obviously it is better not to use them. More than anything for the price they usually ask, being on call in some cases. That is the main advantage of the locks that are activated from the mobile.
Did you close the door properly? this device confirms it
But surely more than once it has also happened to you that you leave the house and you do not remember well if you have remembered close properly the door.
With a smart lock, this problem will also come to an end. And it is that, thanks to a mobile application, you will be able to check if the door is correctly closed or not. And in the event that you have left it open, it will not be a problem either. You will simply have to use the application itself so that it stays closed. No more having to go home to check if the door has been left open.
It is therefore a security device in keeping with the times, with absolute mobility and a mobile application to interact with the lock itself.
Are smart locks safe?
Being a very new system, doubts will surely arise about this type of lock. Are they really safe or am I putting my house in danger?
In principle, this type of closure is no more insecure than the traditional one. Of course they can happily enter your house if your mobile is stolen, but the same can happen if your bag is stolen with the keys inside. Or if they force the door or break it down. You should not be afraid, since they are systems designed to guarantee your fullfilment of security requirements.
How much does a smart lock cost?
We can find smart locks at very different prices. But most of the models that we can find on the market are usually around 200 euros. Depending on whether you are looking for something simpler or a more sophisticated system, the price can vary considerably.
What do you think of the locks that can be activated from the mobile phone? A little further down you can find the comments section, where you can tell us your opinion about this type of security devices, oriented to home automation.