Smart Locks (91 items found)

Safety and security are top priorities for any home or commercial property. Electronic door locks are a convenient and secure way to keep your building safe from unwanted guests or intruders, protecting both people and possessions using a range of advanced technologies.

Are Electronic Door Locks Safe?

Keyless entry door locks provide full security while removing the need to constantly carry keys. They also make it convenient if you ever forget, misplace, or lose your keys, saving you a lot on locksmith fees. They offer an ideal way of securing homes and business premises, giving easy access to authorized people by using a key code or even a smartphone app to unlock the doors.

What Are Smart Locks?

Smart locks are more advanced electronic locks. They can be controlled and monitored remotely using a smartphone app. With remote access and various secure authentication methods, smart locks are a convenient and effective high-tech choice. Powered by an internal battery, your smart lock will continue to work even during a power outage.

What’s more, with Wi-Fi-enabled keyless entry front door hardware can also be integrated into a wider smart home security system, linked to security cameras, motion detectors, and more to provide security you can rely on. 

What Happens If Your Smart Lock Battery Dies?

You will eventually have to replace your smart lock battery to continue optimal operation. Many are designed to tell you when your battery power is getting low, so you can prepare for maintenance without it coming as a surprise. Check the manufacturer’s instructions for best practice with maintaining your smart lock.

But as hard as you might try to plan for everything, sometimes the unexpected occur and you will have to account for it quickly. Opting for an electronic door knob with backup key operation can prove crucial if your electronic system experiences a power outage or another unforeseen problem. It's important to have backup key operation so you can still open the door until the problem is fixed.

What to Look for in Your Electronic Locks

Our selection of digital locks includes straightforward electronic keypad lock options that are fitted in minutes, along with more advanced smart locks with extra features. Here are the main features to look out for when choosing the right digital front door lock for you.

• Changeable key codes: For added security, look for a keyless door lock with a deadbolt that can quickly switch the entry code. This is especially useful for giving temporary access to your home to visiting family, friends, or pet sitters, with the code changeable before and after their visits.
• Deadbolts: For added sense of security, electronic deadbolts work the same way a keypad door lock works.
• Power source: Electronic locks are either battery-powered or they are hardwired into your home’s electricity system.
• Durability: No digital lock is fully waterproof, but they can be highly weather resistant, perfect for areas that see intense weather conditions. Look for rugged designs and proper installation to make tampering even more difficult.
• Activity logging: A feature on many smart locks, keep an eye on who comes in and out of your home with activity logging and automatic notifications if the lock is opened unexpectedly.

Shop Electronic Door Knobs and Smart Locks at Ace

Our keyless entry door lock range includes both modern and classic designs to fit seamlessly into your home's decor. Choose from brass locks for a traditional look, or chrome and nickel for a stylish security system that matches your existing door hardware. 

Add additional security to your home by choosing keyless entry door knob systems from Ace Hardware. Then, browse other door hardware for your home with keyed door knobs, privacy knobs and more from brands like Kwikset and Schlage.