If you are thinking about installing a smart lock in an area prone to intense storms, it is really good to know if they are waterproof. Smart Locks are water-resistant enough to withstand normal rainfall but are not able to be submerged. If there is an additional concern of water damage, measures can be taken … Read more
Simplisafe is a great home security system, and after some research, I have discovered what smart locks work with their equipment. Simplisafe recommends purchasing an August brand smart lock in order to have full compatibility. In order to have a smart lock connected to a Simplisafe system, the homeowner must have an interactive monitoring plan … Read more
If you are looking at smart locks, it is important to find one that works with Apple devices. The best Apple HomeKit enabled smart locks are: August Smart Lock Pro with Wifi Bridge Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt Yale Assure Lock SL Each of these smart locks is fantastic, but all for different reasons. Read on … Read more
If you are looking for a smart lock that has Z-Wave, this is the list of the best. Nobody wants to buy something and then find out there is something better and cheaper out there. The best Z-Wave Smart locks are: Schlage BE469ZP CEN 622 Connect Smart Deadbolt Yale Assure Z-Wave Plus Smart Lock August … Read more
Keypad door locks are the future, and I am here to give you the best of the best keypad door locks for your home or business. The best keypad door locks with handles are: Schlage FE575 PLY 626 ELA Plymouth Keypad Entry with Auto-Lock Signstek Digital Electronic Touchscreen Keypad Security Entry Door Lock The best … Read more
Smart locks seem to be the new trend in home security, but are they any more secure than the traditional locks people have used to protect their homes for decades? Yes, like most other digital devices, smart locks can be hacked. In fact, most smart locks have more than one vulnerability that puts them at … Read more
If you have a Vivint system, you probably want to use it to its full potential with a smart lock. It would be a shame to get a lock only to discover that it is not compatible with your other equipment! Most smart locks that have Z-Wave enabled will work with Vivint, but the ones … Read more
If you are deciding between these two fantastic smart locks, then its probably best you know the facts. The Kevo Convert and the August Smart Lock have 3 major differences; price, look, and ease of use. The Kevo Convert costs more and looks higher quality, but has some common problems such as battery life and … Read more
If you have a UPVC door then you might be worried about smart lock compatibility. I am here to talk about why those fears exist as well as which smart lock works best with UPVC doors. The best smart locks for UPVC doors are: August Smart Lock Pro + Connect Yale Security YRD256-CBA-619 Smart Lock … Read more
For those of us that have double doors, smart locks can be hard to find. Lucky for you I have found the best smart lock for these situations. The best smart lock for double doors is the August Smart Lock with 3rd Gen technology. Double doors are often really hard to install a smart lock … Read more