Technologies continue to evolve with regards to the use of smart locks as part of a secure home. This year, convenience, connectivity, and more advanced security features top the latest tech trends for smart locks in 2024. These are some of the popular smart locks you can get this year.
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is still the number one choice in 2024. It offers a sleek design and very easy-to-use app where users can control access to their doors remotely. In terms of compatibility, August can work with most of the smart home systems – such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit – which, for sure, is one of the latest tech trends. The installation is easy since it goes over your existing deadbolt. With DoorSense technology, you can always know if your door is securely closed.
Features:
Remote access and monitoring
Auto-lock and auto-unlock features
Can be installed easily on deadbolts
- Yale Assure 2 Smart Lock
Yale Assure 2 Smart Lock balances form and functionality, it’s one of the hottest smart locks being sought out in 2024. It is both a touch screen keypad lock and an opener in myriad ways-from your smartphone app and voice controls with smart home assistants- this lock comes with options to allow controlled access by providing unique code access to guests who check into Airbnb regularly or other periodic visitors.
Touchscreen
Voice assistive
Individual access code - Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt
The Schlage company really is quite innovative, more so with the new smart deadbolt known as Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt. Its most evident benefit has to be that it integrates WiFi into its product directly, meaning no need to have additional devices or for a hub; it does allow you to operate from where you are within the comfort of your home since you barely have the time to think. The Encode does also come equipped with installed directly into the deadbolt an alarm feature, being fingerprint-resistant and featuring as a touchscreen.
WiFi directly built in
Integrated alarm
Fingerprint-resistant touch screen
- Kwikset Halo Smart Lock
Another good product offered in 2024 at an affordable price point would be the Kwikset Halo Smart Lock, designed with a keypad that interfaces with smart home systems through Alexa and Google Assistant, among others. Additionally, it allows you to make management of user codes of people entering your house.
Key Features:
Affordability
Keypad feature and user code management.
Smart home connectivity
- Level Lock
For those who wish to have an unobtrusive look, this may be one of a kind. While it boasts of a traditional outlook, the smart technology is locked inside it. You would unlock the door from your smartphone, and it connects perfectly well with an Apple HomeKit for perfectly seamless integration of smart connectivity in homes. The benefit of Level Lock is definitely for the owner who just wants the benefits of smart without the need to sacrifice the front exterior of your doors.
Key Features:
The traditional lock look
Access and control via smartphone
HomeKit compatibility
Conclusion
The latest trends in home security tech feature smart locks as the leading innovation for 2024. Among other things, the device provides better security with convenience to the homeowner as one can have remote access to it, customize an access code, and compatibility with a smart home system. There is a style available to suit your design or preference: sleek modern design, classic looks.
