Some aspects of home security never change. For example, our homes are always under threat, and there is still an average of 3,062 burglaries in the U.S. every day. But some aspects are evolving. Thieves are becoming more sophisticated, and many more of us are now working from home or ordering deliveries directly to our porches (where pirates may be lurking).
Given that a home is 300% more likely to be targeted if it has no home security system, it makes sense to upgrade your perimeter devices to match the threat. But how sophisticated do those devices need to be? Ultimately, that comes down to how much peace of mind you require, and in that respect Lockly delivers the maximum.
The Case for a Smart Lock
Here's what thieves and porch pirates would love to see in your home. A simple cylinder lock on your front door (ideally with the key left underneath a nearby plant pot), no cameras or lighting, and lots of obstructions (shrubs etc.) between the porch area and the roadside. Provide these and they can take care of business in a matter of minutes.
But if you upgrade to a smart lock with the features below (and their benefits for you), your home will quickly slide down their wishlist of desirable properties:
- Keyless access: No more sharing, leaving, or losing physical keys
- Video camera: Can replace or support existing security and alarm systems, allowing you to speak directly to people on your porch from afar or start recording if motion is detected
- User data: See logs for who has entered and left your property, set permissions, view video recordings, and share PIN codes and passwords
- Integration with other systems: Your smart lock can communicate with security, lighting, HVAC, and even entertainment systems for enhanced security and efficiency
There are many smart locks on the market, but not all offer the features above. That's why you're never 100% secure until you've chosen a premium security solution such as Lockly.
The Case for a Lockly Smart Lock
Admittedly, our range of video smart locks, WiFi smart locks and smart safes aren't at the budget end of the smart lock market. Our mission is to provide premium locks to keep out determined intruders. For the extra investment, however, you can access features that many other manufacturers can't match.
- 3D biometric fingerprint sensor: The most trusted sensor on the market, allowing you to dispense with keyed access altogether if you wish
- Touchscreen numeric code access: Ours use patented PIN Genie technology, unlike conventional keypads that inevitably reveal the most commonly entered digits over time through wear
- App management: Your smart lock system can be managed via app, allowing you to remotely set codes, auto-lock, and receive activity notifications
- HD video: Full high-definition camera on our video doorbell, giving outstanding visibility and footage in a wide variety of lighting conditions
- Fresh innovation: The next generation of features includes dual-IR sensor technology to grant access at a glance with our Lockly Visage Facial Recognition solution
All in all, these features give homeowners unparalleled keyless access with flexibility over their front door. A smart lock can accomplish numerous functions that an analog lock cannot, including:
- View and review the porch area to see who (or what) is there, communicate in real time, and store footage for later
- Dynamic access policies are managed remotely. With a conventional lock, you have to trust someone with a key. With a smart lock, the person's fingerprint, iris, or PIN is the key, and access can be deleted when they no longer need entry, which is far more convenient for property managers with tenants
The Verdict: Is a Lockly Smart Lock Worth It?
Installation of a Lockly smart lock is surprisingly easy, but even then you only want to upgrade or retrofit your system once. It makes sense, therefore, to install the most robust, innovative, and smart system your budget allows. We firmly believe Lockly offers the best investment in terms of features vs cost.
Bear in mind also that some of the factors to check before investing in a smart lock aren't solely linked to the hardware or firmware. There's the standard of customer support to consider, for example, as well as the installation experience and availability of troubleshooting resources. Once again, Lockly comes out top, with extensive guides and manuals to consult in our knowledge base and 24/7 customer service available through our support portal.
What price would you place on peace of mind? What premium would a homeowner or property manager pay for enhanced security? These are questions to consider when it comes to protecting your family and securing your valuables.
For convenience, resilience, and future-facing features, a Lockly Smart Lock is worth the investment.
Visit our website to browse our products or contact our 24/7 support team to learn how Lockly can transform your home security. Your peace of mind is just a smart lock away.
