With the recent rise in popularity of home automation and smart home devices, there is a push to make every aspect of our lives more convenient. As a busy society, even saving a few seconds adds up fast. One way to accomplish this, as well as some additional benefits, is to invest in keyless entry for your home or business. Let’s check out why this is becoming an increasingly popular choice.
Convenience
The most obvious benefit is convenience. Keyless entry involves less hassling with keys, trying to dig them out from the bottom of purses, and juggling with them attempting to find the right one. When your hands are full or you are in a hurry, this slight inconvenience becomes more of a headache than it should be. Entering or exiting your home or business should not be a source of stress. A keyless entry can involve a simple key fob that just needs to be near a sensor to open the door, or it could be a passcode that only needs to be punched in quickly before you can be on your way. Either of these options are generally more convenient than a traditional keyed entry.
Controlled Access
With keyless entry, it is easier to control who has access to your home or business. While traditional keys are not always returned, requiring the locks to be changed out completely, keyless entries can quickly revoke access from certain users, whether it is disabling a fob or discontinuing an access code. In addition, most of these systems allow monitoring of which codes and fobs where used where and when, so audits can be performed.
Save Time and Money
While some keyless entry systems may be an initial investment, this cost is quickly made up for by eliminating the need to replace locks and switch out keys completely every time access needs to be revoked for someone. When businesses have a high turnover rate, or they house valuable information or products, access needs to be easily given and taken away in an instant. Keyless entry accomplishes this in a simpler and cleaner way that traditional lock and key combinations.
Stylish Interfaces
Traditional locks can become incredibly clunky or bulky and are generally aesthetically displeasing. With modern technological advances, these keyless entry interfaces are often sleek, stylish, and minimally invasive to the exterior aesthetic of your home or business. There are many options available, allowing you to pick one that flows seamlessly with your style.
Security
The ultimate purpose of a lock is to protect something or someone. As stylish or convenient as they may be, locks are useless if they do not perform this task. Keyless entries provide heightened security with the ability to monitor entries and exits, as well as grant and revoke access quickly. These systems also often offer security benefits such as anti-tamper lockouts, emergency lockouts, adjustable code lengths, and multiple access modes.
Ultimately, there are many potential benefits to keyless entry systems, such as convenience, controlled access, time and money saved, and superior security. If you are wondering if keyless entry or another alternate lock option may be right for your home or business, contact us today.
