High-Tech Locks that Provide Security for your Family

Most home security experts will tell you that the locks that you install on your doors are the first line of defense against burglars and other types of home invaders. Front and back doors are still considered to be the most sensitive security features on the home and it is essential that you do everything in your power to have the best lock that you can afford.

These days, we are seeing high-tech locking solutions that are very modern and that definitely provide your home with added security. We will be looking at the most common types of these locks today and we will give some addition information on whether they are really the best choice.

Keypad Locks

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Keypad locks are among the first "modern" types of locks to hit the market and they have been with us for some time. These locks do not have a traditional hole where the key goes. Instead, they have a small keypad where you can type in a number or letter combination that will unlock and lock the door. 

These locks are considered to be among the strongest high-tech locks since they are often made by experienced companies that know how to secure a home.

Proximity Locks

Proximity locks can be quite useful if you are carrying groceries as these locks will open automatically when they "notice" that you are coming to the door. Namely, these locks come with receivers that can be put on the keyring and that send a signal to the lock when they are close. Most locks of this type will use infrared technology, which means that you need to see the lock in order for it to open.

Touchscreen Locks

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Touchscreen locks are quite new and they are still being evaluated by experts. As the name would suggest, these locks feature a screen that can provide you with information and where you type in the password that will let you into your home. 

These can be alphabetical or numerical passwords or they can even feature shapes that you have to make with your finger in order to unlock the door. Many times, touchscreen locks will also feature a small camera that will take pictures whenever someone tries to open the door. This can be very useful.

Biometric Locks

Biometric locks are arguably the most advanced type, simply because they use technology that you usually do not expect in your front door lock. 

Namely, these locks use your fingerprints as key, while there are also some truly high-tech locks that read your retina. In any case, these are considered to be among the safest because biometric information is very difficult to falsify. They are also among the most expensive high-tech locks.

Smartphone-Synching Locks

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A large number of new locks that are coming out these days can be controlled via one's smartphone, allowing the owner to unlock the door with a single swipe. 

Control over such locks can be given to other members of the household, as well as to your friends. In addition to this, many such locks have cameras built into them and they inform the user textually when someone is entering the home. 

Additional Info

There are a few things that you will want to keep in mind when smart, high-tech locks are in question. We talked to people from a 24 hour locksmith service and they told us that these locks are often not too good when it comes to the quality if build and materials used. 

They also told us that it is a good idea to reinforce these locks with other security features such as bolts and chains. Finally, there is always the issue of these locks experiencing software issues, which is why you should always go for those that have alternative ways of operating, such as the old-fashioned key. 

This is a guest post by James Burbank.