How practical are they, really" Smart locks have become some of the most popular home tech products in the United States, along with other connected devices like security systems and home-access controls. NextMarket Research predicts that the smart lock market alone will grow to a worldwide value of $3.6 billion by 2019.
Considering how many Americans maintain busy schedules that keep them away from home, it?s not hard to understand why this technology is becoming so popular.
However, even though smart locks have flooded the market, that doesn?t guarantee they are the most practical or safest home security choice.
Let?s take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages associated with smart locks.
They work with smartphones For many people, one of the best things about smart locks is smartphone integration. Once a person has downloaded the app that works with a smart lock, they can lock and unlock the door from afar.
That means if they embark on a road trip and don?t remember that they left the front door unlocked until an hour into the journey, there?s no reason to turn around and go home. They can just launch the app and secure their home with a phone.
Smart locks from August, a leading brand, even let you use an app to verify whether the door?s locked or not.
Instead of wracking your brain to try and remember the steps you went through just before leaving the house, you can simply depend on the app to verify whether you completed what?s arguably t...