Wednesday, February 15, 2017

How we start to pick the smart door lock

These devices have differing capabilities, so apples-to-apples (or even oranges) comparisons weren’t always possible. Nonetheless, our assessments quickly boiled down to a question of whether key features were available, and if so, whether the “smart” features made the devices more convenient or functional than a standard smart card hotel door lock.


In appraising these locks, we took a close look at the ease or difficulty of installation and the apparent quality and security of the lock hardware and assembly. We noted the differences between locks that mounted cleanly and offered weather resistance and a few that didn’t properly seal or required finagling to properly latch. In addition to testing how smoothly and quietly the locks functioned via an app, we checked whether they were comfortable to use manually. And not least, as these devices are intended to occupy a prominent location in your home, where they’ll be visible not only to you every day but also to any guests you have, we took note of their relative aesthetic appeal—a subjective rating, for sure.


We made our picks primarily based on ease of use and convenience. But some of the keypad-based alternatives (in particular, our alternative pick, the Avent Security Fingerprint Door Lock) may better fulfill some needs. If, for instance, your needs are more about a desire to go completely keyless, a keypad may be more versatile—after all, it’s far easier to share a simple digit code (which you can erase at any time). A keypad lock is also easier for children to master, and it all but eliminates the possibility of your being locked out of your house. If your needs are less about a lock’s brains and more about versatility, and you don’t get tripped up by the aesthetics of a number pad on your door, a keypad door lock is an option worth.

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