Hiding a key under the mat, handing out spares and wondering who still has one: smart locks solve all of that. You can lock and unlock from your phone, give someone a code that only works on certain days, and see who came and went.
What a smart lock can do
- Codes instead of keys. Give family their own codes, and give the dog walker or cleaner a code that only works during their visit.
- Remote unlock. Let in a contractor or a delivery from your phone, wherever you are.
- Auto-lock. The door locks itself after a set time, so you never wonder whether you locked it.
- Entry history. See which code was used and when.
What to look for
- Fit with your door. Some locks replace the whole deadbolt; others fit over the existing one. Door style and thickness matter.
- A physical backup. Choose a lock with a keypad and a key option, so a dead battery never locks you out.
- Weather. Exterior doors in Ohio see snow, ice and summer heat. Pick a lock rated for outdoor use.
- Battery life. Look for low-battery alerts on your phone well before it runs out.
Better together
Smart locks work best as part of a system. Paired with a video doorbell or intercom, you can see who's at the door, talk to them and unlock it from one app. Tied into a smart home system, the doors can lock automatically when you set the house to "Away" or "Good Night."
Which doors to start with
Most homeowners start with the front door and the door they actually use most, often the garage entry. Side doors and gates can follow.
Learn more
See our smart locks and entry systems and video doorbells and intercoms pages.
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