Door keys are so old school.
Smart home technology is growing, and so are options for keyless entry systems. With these new devices, you’ll never have to tuck another key in a fake rock or under a flower pot.
A free app or a small FOB allows you to unlock your door without digging in your bag for loose keys. Plus, it’s easy to let a repair person or the dog sitter in when you’re not home. Check out these 4 new nokey-required locks.
Lockitron will install quickly and easily on the inside of your door, right over the existing deadbolt. Log in once, and your door will now unlock itself when you approach, then lock itself behind you. Grant or remove access for others, remotely lock and unlock yourself, and get notifications when someone else uses the lock or even just knocks on the door. It works with any mobile phone -- if your smartphone doesn’t support the Lockitron app, control it via website or text. Your existing key still works, too.
SimpliciKey Remote Control Electronic Deadbolt can unlock your door with the touch of a button on a wee remote with a 50- foot range. It comes with two remotes and two regular keys, and there’s a backlit keypad, too. It can remember up to 16 changeable codes, is battery-powered requiring no wires, and only needs Wi-Fi for set-up. The SimpliciKey Connect will add Wi-Fi-enabled remote-access features for a $15 yearly fee.
Keypad Deadbolt by Schlage standard-lock replacement comes preprogrammed with two codes you can use right away. You can gain lots of cool remote access and programming capa bilities with the newer Touchscreen Deadbolt which requires both home Wi-Fi and subscription to select security and automation systems.
Kevo Smartphone or Fob-Operated Lock by Kwikset load an eKey onto your smartphone, and simply touch this lock with your finger and it opens. You need only have your smartphone on you somewhere, not out. Also assign free unlimited guest eKeys which disable after 24-hours or can be deleted at any time. It comes with two regular keys and one key fob which work in place of a smartphone. Kevo is currently only compatible with newer models of the iPhone, iPad, and the iPod Touch.
Adriana Donofrio Podley Properties Glendora 626 914-2904 adrianad@podley.com
