Bluetooth deadbolts have been becoming increasingly popular in recent years. These locks are a great example of how people are using the advanced technology we’re seeing in other areas to secure their homes better. Advanced Lock & Security wants to makes sure you know your options when it comes to better home security, so we’re here to tell you the major benefits of Bluetooth deadbolts.
1. Easily controlled from anywhere. Most Bluetooth deadbolts, if they’re really good, have apps that accompany them and are connected to wifi. This means you could be in London and unlock your front door from your phone so a family member can let your dog out without a second thought. It also means you can check activity from anywhere and know exactly when your doors have been opened and closed.
2. No more spare keys. One of the major concerns with conventional locks is what happens when you lose a key. Or, more importantly, what happens when someone you don’t know finds your key hidden under that rock by your door. With a Bluetooth deadbolt, that’s a thing of the past. You can easily give the people you trust access without having to make keys, meaning there are less keys floating around waiting to be found by someone with harmful intentions. Often, you can connect multiple smartphones to the lock, making granting or denying access much safer.
3. Major convenience. Many Bluetooth deadbolts make it so you can simply approach the door with your smartphone in your purse or pocket and it will unlock. Some require that you wave your smartphone in front of the lock, but it still beats fumbling with keys, especially in an emergency situation.
4. Knock sensors. A few more tech savvy Bluetooth locks also have knock sensors so you can be alerted when someone is knocking on your door. If you have a camera installed, you can then decide whether you should answer or not.
5. Great for apartments. Bluetooth locks are a great way to add a level of security to your apartment as well. These advanced locks can often be added right onto a conventional lock without having to take that lock off. This makes it easy to monitor who is coming in and out of your apartment (you can even be alerted when someone uses a conventional key to unlock the door) and eliminates worry about whether or not the previous tenants actually turned in all their keys or if management actually changed the locks.
Like nearly everything, some Bluetooth locks are definitely better than others. If you’re interested in one of these locks for your home, one of our experts at Advanced Lock & Security would love to help you find the best one for your home, and we’d even be happy to install and program it for you. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any other questions about advanced Bluetooth locks.
