Devices inside homes are getting smarter and smarter; even the barrier keeping your home safe from the outside world is also getting intelligent. Here are some convenient smart locks that will guard your property — and let you in without a key.
If you are in the habit of forgetting your key, consider getting a smart lock for your door. Smart locks allow you to secure your doors remotely and give you a way to get into your home without having to carry a key around. Some of these devices can even be programmed to lock behind you in case you forget, so your home will always remain secure. What’s more, they are harder to prise open compared to traditional locks.
Here’s a selection to check out.
SIMPLISAFE SMARTLOCK
SimpliSafe allows you to control your smart lock by using the built-in keypad, your SimpliSafe key fob, or your smartphone. You can also sync your system with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, and use that to lock and unlock your door. A plus point: even if you forget to lock your door, it automatically locks when your system is armed or after a set time. On top of that, you’ll get alerts when anyone locks or unlocks the door, which makes it convenient for parents of latchkey kids to keep track of when their children have returned home from school.
S$134.06, Amazon
https://www.amazon.sg/SimpliSafe-Smartlock-Black-Compatible-Security/dp/B087D71CXR
ULTRALOQ U-BOLT PRO
If you prefer greater versatility, the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro fits the bill. This multifaceted smart deadbolt provides six ways to unlock your door. You can use your smartphone app, fingerprint, passcode, auto lock and unlock, magic shake, or a mechanical key. To keep safe from prying eyes, you can enter random numbers before and after your access code. Should you have guests or a house cleaner, the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro allows you to assign temporary access passcodes from your smartphone for them to enter your house. Easy to instal, this product is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
YALE ASSURE LOCK SL
This lock’s sleek glass-and-metal keypad will appeal to the style-conscious homeowner. Its ability to manage or even create new codes on the fly makes this lock especially suited to owners of short-term rental properties. There’s also an activity log, so you can keep tabs on who’s coming and going and when. It’s compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri, as well as smart home platforms such as HomeKit and SmartThings.
KWIKSET KEVO
The Kwikset Kevo is a uniquely convenient smart lock that can let you enter your house with a tap. Once you’ve added yourself to the app as an owner and paired it to the lock, tap the Kevo’s metal casing — if your smartphone is close by, the lock will unbolt. Tapping the lock from the outside when leaving the house will also lock the house. If your phone has run out of battery, that’s not a problem. Once you’ve installed it, the Kevo app runs in the background so there’s no need to open the app to enter your house. The lock is also strong and sturdy, which will deter thieves from breaking in.
Homeloft.sg, $352
KWIKSET KEVO
The Kwikset Kevo is a uniquely convenient smart lock that can let you enter your house with a tap. Once you’ve added yourself to the app as an owner and paired it to the lock, tap the Kevo’s metal casing — if your smartphone is close by, the lock will unbolt. Tapping the lock from the outside when leaving the house will also lock the house. If your phone has run out of battery, that’s not a problem. Once you’ve installed it, the Kevo app runs in the background so there’s no need to open the app to enter your house. The lock is also strong and sturdy, which will deter thieves from breaking in.
Horme Hardware, $399
https://www.horme.com.sg/product.aspx?id=4859
