4 Reasons Why a Keyless Door Lock Is A Good Idea

Home safety and security systems have expanded into new dimensions with keyless door locks. There are many benefits of installing such units in the entry door of your home. Here are only of the prime benefits that may inspire you to choose and install such a lock.

1.    Installing such keyless locks not only reduces a vital key from your ring, but saves you from the tension of misplacing the access key of your home. Operated through the use of a pad, such locks can be opened by pressing a code number (PIN) on the pad. These types of locks are made from sturdy, vandal-proof material. Weatherproof models are most suitable for outdoor use. Some locks come with “autolock” feature. In this, the door gets locked after you have entered and closed it. This is most convenient for seniors who live alone.   

2.    Multiple - access is another unique advantage of keyless locks. There are instances where you need to allow someone inside your home but it is not possible for you to remain present at home that time. Suppose a school buddy has come to meet you at home, or a trusted repairman needs to fix up a trouble and you are miles away. Keyless locks, installed at the entrance of your home, boast simple solutions for this. Just tell them the code number that needs to be pressed for opening the main door. For added security, you can change the PIN later.

3.    You may be starting to worry - if so many people know the code, how is the security of home ensured? That is why there are models that have provision for temporary guest codes that functions for specific period only.

4.    Other than keyless locks that are operated by pressing code on a number pad, the latest advancement in keyless door locks are the biometric door locks. Such keyless locks are operated by recognizing fingerprint. These are expensive but more secured than keyless locks with keypad.  Unique benefit offered by this type of keyless locks is – you need not remember code or change it from time to time. However, such locks are not suitable for multiple- access. Only those users can open the door whose fingerprints are stored in the memory of the lock.