We are all familiar with the traditional lever door handles that are fitted to the vast majority of residential and commercial premises in the country, and indeed the world. However, as we continue to embrace the Internet of Things and 5G connectivity, even the way we lock up our homes and businesses is becoming more sophisticated.
Smart lever handle locks are the future
Many of us have grown accustomed to increased security in the workplace, with PIN code access control, swipe cards and even biometrics such as retinal scanners and fingerprint scanners replacing traditional locks and keys. This technology is now becoming more widely available and is even beginning to permeate the residential market. Increasingly this technology is being retrofitted into the lever style door handles that we use at home.
Originally intended for properties of multiple occupancy, such as apartment buildings, hotels and holiday homes, electronic locksets can be just as useful for single-family homes. By investing in electronic door locks, you will never lose your key or accidentally lock it inside your home. You will be able to remotely unlock and lock the door for visitors, offering exceptional convenience, particularly for those with mobility challenges. You can even check the status of your door locks after you leave the house, eliminating that nagging doubt that you forgot to lock the door as you left.
How do smart lever locks work?
There are a variety of different locking solutions that can be incorporated into the humble lever handle lock. The two most common are PIN code access and smartphone access. PIN code access works via the incorporation of a separate PIN pad, which is programmed to enable entry to authorized users. This can be done either with each individual utilizing the same PIN code or by assigning individual PIN codes to each authorized person.
Smart phone access uses an intuitive cloud-based software package that is accessed via your mobile phone to verify your credentials and allow you to gain access to the property. As with the PIN code system, multiple users can be set up on the programme and access permissions can be added, amended and revoked as necessary. This can be beneficial for people with many visitors such as cleaners, dog walkers, carers and so forth.
Why swap to electronic smart locks?
As a nation, we are increasingly aware of the need to protect our homes and families against unwanted intrusion, and electronic smart locks are a simple way of safeguarding the things and people that you love. Keys can easily be lost, copied or stolen, but your PIN code and smartphone access credentials are safe and always with you.
Particularly for people who have many different people entering their home on a regular basis, switching from keys to electronic smart locks is a sensible choice, as not only are you reducing the likelihood of losing your keys, but the people you trust may also lose them. With electronic smart locks, you have total control, granting, modifying and revoking access as needed or setting access parameters. You can even programme your smart locks to work in combination with your alarm or security system for extra peace of mind.
Conclusion
Electronic smart locks are the future, and retrofitting your lever handle locks with modern technology allows you to maintain your home's aesthetics while enhancing your security. This will give you permanent reassurance and align with the modern world in which digital connectivity only continues to grow.
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