{"id":22566,"date":"2023-08-16T13:35:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T13:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/?p=22566"},"modified":"2023-08-16T13:35:03","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T13:35:03","slug":"the-many-benefits-of-smart-locks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/the-many-benefits-of-smart-locks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Many Benefits of Smart Locks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Safety and security is a given with a door locks, but aesthetics, ease of use and the many features available make the smart lock a smart home must-have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any listing agent or home building will tell you that a home\u2019s curb appeal is important. When the prospective buyer pulls up in front of the house, that first impression can make or break a sale. But what about when the prospect leaves the car and walks up to the front door?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your next chance to extend that first impression is just above the welcome mat. The front door is where style, security and convenience may all come together through smart locks, which play an increasingly significant role in home sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart home devices in general are fast becoming an expected part of a new home purchase. According to a recent study by Security.org, seven in 10 home buyers are looking for a smart home, and 78% are willing to pay more for a home with smart devices. This same survey found that \u201csecurity and safety\u201d was at the top of the list of smart device categories. In a 2022 Z-Wave \u201cState of the Ecosystem\u201d report, smart locks were listed among the top three most popular smart home products, along with smart lightbulbs and Wi-Fi cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Entrance Set Apart From the Rest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Buyers want to live in a beautiful home with a beautiful entry point. Design innovation has always been a key element in differentiating, positioning and selling any home-based technology, and smart electronic locks are no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart locks are often a homeowner\u2019s first step into smart home technology. The devices allow them to introduce their own personal style right at the front door, whether through the color and carpentry of the door itself or the hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To stay competitive, today\u2019s smart lock manufacturers have to offer ever-expanding design options to complement everyone\u2019s taste. For example, Kwikset offers push-button smart locks like the new Home Connect 620, which features maximum control and interoperability and is available in a range of finishes like polished chrome and bronze. Sleek, style-forward smart locks like Obsidian and the SmartCode 916 give a contemporary aesthetic with touch screen pads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many manufacturers also pair their smart lock offerings with matching handle sets\u2014pairing color, finish and style to give the home\u2019s entrance a cohesive look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Welcome and Appealing Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With connected smart locks, sales agents no longer need to find a key or fumble with a lock box. Real estate professionals use a personalized key code to open the door, highlighting the benefits and ease of a smart lock at the very start of the home tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart locks are the safest way to show who has access to a client\u2019s home. Key codes can be created in advance, or if a homeowner knows someone is coming to their house, codes can be created on-demand and then removed when no longer needed. Homeowners can schedule codes for everyone from the plumber scheduled at 11 a.m. to the home healthcare worker coming to check in on an elderly parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart locks provide a degree of security and peace of mind that most home-automation devices simply do not. Other technological advantages of smart locks that can be demonstrated at the front door, or at least be part of a sales pitch, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n