Smart Locks
No more lost keys.
1. Schlage Encode
$250. Built-in Wi-Fi. Open from anywhere via app.
2. Yale Assure
$200-300. Keypad codes. Touchscreen. Battery lasts a year.
3. August Lock
$200. Mounts on existing deadbolt inside. Keeps your keys outside too.
4. Why useful
Code for cleaning person, dog walker, family. No copying keys.
5. Safety tip
Skip cheap unbranded smart locks. Hackers crack them.
6. Battery alerts
App warns when batteries get low. No surprise lockouts.
Always keep a backup physical key hidden somewhere safe outside. Tech can fail.