Whether you’re a homeowner or business owner you’ve probably heard about smart lock technology and how great it is in improving properties security and making life easier. Smart locks are getting more popular these days and if you’re thinking about upgrading your old locks to advanced smart lock technology just before you go out and buy one we have collected 5 frequently asked questions about smart locks and answered them directly and professionally.
Can I use a Smart Lock with My Current Door Cylinder?
In most cases ש smart lock can be installed alongside your existing deadbolt lock. A few little adjustments are required but you won’t have to replace your old hardware.
Do smart locks allow alternative ways to enter the house?
Different smart locks provide different ways to use them in order to lock and unlock doors which means that some models make use of a key fob and some other models have an electronic keypad that uses of a digit code to open the door.
How long does it take to install a smart lock?
The time required for installing a smart lock can differ based on 2 factors, if you’re installing it with an existing deadbolt lock or completely remove your old lock. Typically it can take for a professional locksmith between 30-60 minutes that including connecting it to your local WiFi and installing the dedicated app on your smartphone. A short instruction o 10 minutes will be sufficient in order to get all the basics like adding users that can control the lock.
