Smart Door Locks & Access

Smart Door Locks & Alarms

Traditional home security systems have benefitted greatly from recently technological advancements. Rather than just investing in a home alarm, there are a number of different applications for the technology designed to protect your home and give you the security you need.

Home security starts at the front door. Do you really want a mere peephole to be your first line of defense? SkyBell makes a WiFi video doorbell that lets you see who’s at the door from the safety of your phone or tablet. With 2-way audio, motion sensors, and night vision, you can access the activity history at any time to see who’s been at your front door while you’re out.

Remember having to keep track of keys? That’s something you’ll be able to think back on while you invest in a keyless smart lock. August makes one that just needs a screwdriver to install and batteries to operate. Connect it to your smartphone and it will auto-unlock when you get close. Still like tactile feedback? Yale Security’s smart lock features push buttons and a motorized deadbolt that operates through Z-wave, a type of near field communication that doesn’t interfere with your wireless network. Its illuminated keypad is programmable for up to 25 users.

For a whole smart lock system, look into the Kwikset Kevo Bluetooth smart lock and accompanying key fobs that allow you to send electronic keys to approved users. Thanks to these innovators, you’ll never have to resort to hiding a spare key under a pot again.

Smart Access & Better Security

Controlled access to your home makes for a more complete security system. Smart garage door openers and card readers from HID provide another alternative to traditional lock-and-key systems. TomTop even provides an entire access control kit if you want to go all out. To top it off, a smart home alarm system from Nest, MyFox, iSmartAlarm, and Smanos sync up to WiFi-enabled devices and have your back when you’re out of the house, and First Alert offers smoke alarms that act as first responders when there’s a fire or carbon monoxide leak.

You never can be too prepared. The time to invest in your home security is now. The place to start your search is Newegg.