Is It Smart to Install a Smart Lock? - WSJ

2023-04-23 05:31:09 By : Ms. Sara Ye

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Is It Smart to Install a Smart Lock? - WSJ

THE FRONT DOOR: It keeps bad people out, it lets good people in. It protects, it welcomes, but if you’ve ever been away from home and had to race back to unlock it for a needy guest, dog walker or handyman, you know that traditional security comes with occasional irritations.

With a smart lock, you’re never in that bind—no more keys to copy or annoying key exchanges to organize. Smart locks replace standard locks with an electronic device, often battery-powered, that can be accessed using a phone app, digital keypad or even fingerprint sensors. Using a smartphone, you can turn the lock via Bluetooth if you’re nearby, or remotely over a secure network if you’re not. Smart locks can notify you each time your door is opened, log entries, and communicate with home security systems. You can easily grant access to delivery men; to double-check the lock from bed, just roll over and tap your phone.

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Is It Smart to Install a Smart Lock? - WSJ

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