Smart Door Locks: Say Goodbye to Hiding Keys

Smart door locks let you lock and unlock your door with a code, your phone, or an automation rule instead of a key, so you never need to hide a spare under the mat again. When the lock is connected to your security system, you can also give each person their own code, lock every door at once, and get an alert whenever someone comes home.

Smart home technology makes it easy to control the garage door, lights, thermostat, and door locks from one app. Smart locks are one of the most practical places to start.

Keys to a smart home

Most people have closed the front door only to realize the keys are on the other side. With a traditional lock, getting back in means waiting for a locksmith, digging up a hidden key, or worse. A smart door lock solves that in seconds with a code or a tap on your phone.

Smart locks used to be a luxury. Now they are widely available, fit standard doors, and integrate with security systems. And they can be more secure than a traditional lock because they encourage consistent locking habits and remove the need to hide keys or hand out copies.

What is a smart door lock?

A smart door lock is a deadbolt you can open without a physical key. Depending on the model, you unlock it with a code on a keypad or touchscreen, from a phone app, by voice, or with an automation rule.

That is different from a standalone keypad lock. Keypad locks open with a code, but they usually are not connected to anything, and the code is often static. Worn buttons can hint at the numbers, and changing the code means standing at the door. A connected smart lock lets you manage codes remotely and see every lock and unlock event.

Popular smart lock options

Sting Alarm installs connected locks that work with your security system and app, including:

• Keypad and touchscreen deadbolts from brands like Yale, with codes you manage from the app
• Locks with a backup key cylinder, for anyone who wants a physical key as a fallback
• Finishes to match your door hardware, such as satin nickel, bronze, and brass

We can recommend a lock based on your door, your style, and how your household comes and goes.

The advantages of a smart door lock

• Unique codes for everyone. Give each family member their own code, so you know when the kids get home.
• Automatic locking. Set the door to lock itself a short time after it closes, or whenever the system is armed.
• Temporary access. Create a code for a contractor, dog walker, or house cleaner, get a notification when it is used, and delete it when the job is done. No need to take time off work.
• Lock everything at once. Instead of walking the house, lock every connected door with one tap on your phone.
• Security system integration. Locking the door at night can arm the system, and you get real-time alerts when someone unlocks a door.

Say goodbye to hidden keys

Smart door locks are convenient, and they close one of the easiest gaps a burglar can find: the key under the mat. Pair them with a smart home security system and security cameras to see who is at the door and control access from anywhere.

Sting Alarm has served Las Vegas homes and businesses since 2003, and now Phoenix too. Call (702) 737-8464 to ask about smart locks for your home.