{"id":8020,"date":"2021-07-23T22:04:13","date_gmt":"2021-07-24T03:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/smart-lock-the-new-security-solution\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T18:09:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T23:09:37","slug":"smart-lock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/smart-lock\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Lock for Homes in Bogot\u00e1 and Medell\u00edn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"iav-lead wp-block-paragraph\">A smart lock is an electronic lock that opens with a fingerprint, code, card, or chip, or from your phone, and that logs who comes in. At Integraci\u00f3n AV we integrate it into the home automation of houses in Bogot\u00e1 and Medell\u00edn, so access becomes part of the home&#8217;s scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s one of the systems in a <a href=\"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/solutions\/smart-home-automation-bogota-medellin\/\">smart home<\/a>. This guide explains the types of smart locks, how secure digital locks are, and what to check before installing one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Smart Locks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<dl class=\"iav-lista\"><div><dt>Fingerprint<\/dt><dd>Opens with the fingerprint of registered users; biometric data is hard to fake.<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Code or password<\/dt><dd>Opens with a numeric code. Some allow temporary codes for visitors or service staff.<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Card or chip<\/dt><dd>Opens by tapping a card or a chip fob. It works like a key: if it&#8217;s lost, it has to be deactivated.<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Phone<\/dt><dd>Opens from an app, over Bluetooth, or over the network, even when nobody&#8217;s home.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most models combine two or three access methods, so there&#8217;s a backup if the fingerprint reader fails or the code is forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"iav-media-duo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/seguridad-de-las-cerraduras-digitales.avif\" alt=\"Hand in front of a digital lock with a keypad on a home's front door\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/seguridad-de-las-cerraduras-digitales1.avif\" alt=\"Person opening a digital lock with their fingerprint\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Digital Locks Secure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, when they&#8217;re chosen and configured correctly. They combine a physical mechanism with electronic authentication, which prevents key copying and keeps a log of every entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The risk is in the configuration: weak codes, an unprotected Wi-Fi network, or equipment with no power backup. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s best to install them as part of a designed system, not as a standalone gadget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"iav-tabla\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Aspect<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Mechanical lock<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Smart lock<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Access<\/th><td data-label=\"Mechanical lock\">A physical key that can be copied or lost<\/td><td data-label=\"Smart lock\">Fingerprint, code, chip, or phone<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Log<\/th><td data-label=\"Mechanical lock\">None<\/td><td data-label=\"Smart lock\">A history of who comes in and at what time<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Visitors<\/th><td data-label=\"Mechanical lock\">You have to hand over a key copy<\/td><td data-label=\"Smart lock\">Temporary codes with a schedule<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Alerts<\/th><td data-label=\"Mechanical lock\">None<\/td><td data-label=\"Smart lock\">Phone alerts if the door is left open or there are failed attempts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"iav-callout\"><p class=\"iav-callout__etiqueta\">Recommendation<\/p><p>Use codes that aren&#8217;t obvious, keep your home network protected, and choose models with power backup or a mechanical emergency key.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"iav-foto iav-foto--band\" style=\"background-image:url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Domotica-Image-2024-07-30-at-10.10.10-AM-1-1024x768.avif)\"><div class=\"iav-foto__texto\"><h2>The Smart Lock as Part of Home Automation<\/h2><p>Integrated into the home&#8217;s system, the lock stops being a standalone gadget. The &#8220;leave&#8221; scene confirms the door is locked, and the &#8220;arrive&#8221; scene turns on the entrance light when it opens.<\/p><p>Access is also coordinated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/wireless-intercom\/\">intercom<\/a> and with the cameras, so you can see who&#8217;s calling before opening the door.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"iav-relacionado\"><p class=\"iav-relacionado__etiqueta\">You may also be interested in<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/what-is-home-automation-for-houses\/\">What Home Automation Is for Houses<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About Smart Locks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"iav-faq-item\" open><summary><h3>What happens if the lock&#8217;s battery runs out?<\/h3><\/summary><div><p>Smart locks run on batteries and warn you when the charge is low. Many models also have an emergency power point or a mechanical key so you&#8217;re never locked out.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"iav-faq-item\"><summary><h3>Can a smart lock be installed on any door?<\/h3><\/summary><div><p>Most models fit wood, metal, and security doors, new or existing. During the technical assessment we check the thickness, the door type, and the current bolt.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"iav-faq-item\"><summary><h3>Does the lock integrate with the rest of the home?<\/h3><\/summary><div><p>Yes. In a home automation project, the lock connects to the control system so you can see its status, receive alerts, and use it within the &#8220;arrive&#8221; and &#8220;leave&#8221; scenes.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"iav-cta iav-cta-final iav-foto\" style=\"background-image:url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/75.-Banner1-1024x492.avif)\"><h2>Integrate Your Home&#8217;s Access Control<\/h2><p>We assess your doors, the type of access you prefer, and how to connect it to your home&#8217;s automation in Bogot\u00e1 or Medell\u00edn. Then we send you a proposal with scope and timeline.<\/p><p class=\"iav-cta__acciones\"><a class=\"iav-boton\" href=\"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/contact\/\">Request a Technical Consultation<\/a> <a class=\"iav-boton iav-boton--sec\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=573003548936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Message us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p><p>Bogot\u00e1 and Medell\u00edn \u00b7 <a href=\"tel:+573016569858\">+57 301 656 9858<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Types of smart locks, how secure digital locks are, and how Integraci\u00f3n AV integrates them into home automation in Bogot\u00e1 and Medell\u00edn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":8025,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8020","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8020","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8020"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8020\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8977,"href":"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8020\/revisions\/8977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/integracionav.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}