In the past, there were keys. We all know how they work, but we also could not neglect their vulnerability. Thus came the birth of smart locks. Besides home security devices, most people include this in their priority list. Smart locks and smart keys now proliferate the market, and many are still being launched, with\u00a0varying features. But Lockitron\u2019s smart lock offers a promise of smarter process in locking and unlocking our doors.<\/p>\n
Product Description and Features<\/strong><\/p>\n Apigy, a start-up based in Mountain View California, created the Lockitron. It is a security device which uses a smart phone as the remote control, to lock and unlock the deadbolt locks. What makes this device appealing is its usability. Lockitron connects to both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Via a web page control or a mobile app, you can unlock your door with ease. For guests or even house contractors, you may provide them with \u201cvirtual keys\u201d so they can get access inside. Truly, Lockitron is a user-friendly security tool that one should try out.<\/p>\n Ventajas e inconvenientes<\/strong><\/p>\n Lockitron\u2019s system automatically informs the homeowner when an authorized person enters their residence, and what \u201ckey\u201d that specific person used. It can even also let the homeowner know if there is someone knocking at their door. This is all because of its Internet access. A guest\u2019s phone number and email address are all what\u2019s needed to have a virtual key.This unique layer of connectivity offers the homeowner added security, knowing that their homes are inaccessible except by those they allow, whenever they are away from home.<\/p>\n We all know not all people are \u201ctechies.\u201d Thus, some would not possess iPhones or Android devices. But Lockitron surely thought of this detail because even without smart phones, administrators and those people they issue their virtual keys to, can still gain access to the house, via the web or even an SMS.<\/p>\n But any gadget, no matter how thoroughly thought out, has loopholes. One scenario is if Wi-Fi was down in your house. The Lockitron system would not be able to download your list of blacklisted keys. Thus, if a blocked person\u2019s phone has Bluetooth, he\/she could get inside your house.<\/p>\n Veredicto<\/strong><\/p>\n Lockitron is a topnotch home security device worth the buy. For $179, it\u2019s the cheapest in the market, but is still equipped with the added layer of connecitvity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. \u00a0While the product can still be made better, the Lockitron has a very promising future in the market.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In the past, there were keys. We all know how they work, but we also could not neglect their vulnerability. Thus came the birth of smart locks. Besides home security devices, most people include this in their priority list. Smart locks and smart keys now proliferate the market, and many are still being launched, with\u00a0varying …<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1504,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[517],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1503","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-homesecurity"],"yoast_head":"\n