We live in an age where technology becomes our best friend, even for our homes. Learn more about the smart lock here, at Integración AV.
What is the smart lock?
This is a lock that works thanks to technology and has specific, unique actions and features. It is one of the acquisitions that more and more people choose for their homes today, since it stands out for offering greater security.
Benefits, advantages and features
Like all fixtures or elements, the smart lock comes with benefits or features that will make you think twice about installing a device like this on your home’s front door:
Security
Since it requires codes to be opened, it is very hard for it to be forced and easily opened by people outside your family circle. This is essential because your home, your family and you will always be safe. In addition, this smart lock can detect when it is being forced with an object, and in response it locks the door.
Adaptability
Being completely technological, you will be able to program and configure it however you like. You can even add alert sounds just in case.
Installation
It is easier to install than traditional ones, because you only insert it into the door, without needing to drill so many holes, and in about two hours you can have the security you need so much. You can install it on wooden, metal and security doors. On your usual door or on a new one; since these locks allow easy adaptation to any type of door.
Durability
Believe it or not, the smart lock has very high resistance, which will let you keep it for a long time. Additionally, this smart lock runs on conventional alkaline batteries, which can last up to a year and a half. And when the battery is running low, an indicator alarm is triggered.
Types of digital security locks
On the market we can find various types of locks that use technology allowing them to be more secure than traditional locks. Here we tell you which are the best sellers on the market:
With fingerprint technology
As its name suggests, it uses the fingerprint as the authentication method to open the lock. This type of smart lock provides very high security, since biometric data is unique to each person and can hardly be impersonated.
Locks with a password
They are very secure, since only someone who knows the password can open the lock. Some brands also allow the password to be entered wirelessly through your cell phone; this way you leave no fingerprints on the lock.
Locks with a card or chip reader
Their only disadvantage is that this card or chip works like a key, that is, you cannot lose it. But in general, it also represents good security for your home.
These types of smart locks generally have the option of two or three access methods, that is, they can have biometric detection, password and reader, or only biometric detection and a key. The options are varied and everything will depend on the manufacturer. This is implemented in order to have a second option when opening the lock; whether because you forgot the password, an error reading the biometric fingerprint, or loss of the card or chip.
You can also find more types of digital locks with opening systems through voice commands, bluetooth, WiFi, among others.
Smart lock price
Setting a price or a price range is very hard, since it will depend on the technical features of the lock and also on the manufacturer. On the market we can find everything from generic brands to the most recognized brands. The important thing is that, when making the purchase, it is at a place that offers you safety, trust and a warranty on the product.
Technological solutions near you
We stand out for providing technological solutions to Colombian homes that want to innovate and start adapting their days to easy-to-use mechanisms. Home automation is one of the solutions that, together with the smart lock, will make your house a paradise of the future.
When you decide to hire our residential service, you will be able to control the audio, lights, video, curtains and more from your cell phone or tech device. Imagine not having to move for these fixtures to work, and best of all, entering your house without needing keys. Together we build your smart home, automating processes and turning them into a single one.
Integración AV, your first solution
At Integración AV you will find specialized professionals to help technology start taking a good direction in your day-to-day life. Since 2006 we have adapted so that Colombian homes experience home automation firsthand, that is, making use of technology in different elements of the home, such as the installation of the smart lock, automatic lights, and more.
If you want to start putting your house in order and acquire useful elements for every day, contact us at our customer service line (031) 489 83 69 or at the email address info@integracionav.com. Get in touch as soon as possible; all our advisors are attentive to your questions and concerns.
