DIGITAL LOCKS-ALBERTON

OVERVIEW

Because digital locks can be constructed to have any features or variations, it’s very hard to say how many types there are. Presently, the most common digital locks include those which can be opened by biometric data, key codes as well as remote control. However, due to the proliferation of new technology, we can expect new types of digital lock to enter the market in the foreseeable future.

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF DIGITAL LOCKS?

Digital locks are defined by what they are not, as opposed to what they actually are. Digital locks don’t have traditional keys. A digital lock can have any other feature of traditional locks, but as long as it doesn’t have a key then it can be considered a digital lock.

In addition to the absence of traditional keys, most digital locks also have electronic and digital components, which means they are more difficult to repair than traditional locks. Despite this potential weakness, most digital locks compensate for it by providing plenty of features. Biometric locks, for example, can be adjusted to allow entry only to a very select group of people. Likewise, locks which require key codes are easy to “rekey” since all you need to do is to change their code whenever you feel like it. So all things considered, digital locks have their good features as well as their bad ones, and you should consider them carefully before buying one for your home.

SHOULD YOU GET A DIGITAL LOCK?

It depends on how much you’re willing to spend. Like traditional locks, the quality and features of a particular digital lock is determined by its price. So you should only get a digital lock if you feel that you require their features otherwise, it’s much better to stick with traditional ones. Although it’s tempting to buy a lock with plenty of impressive features, it’s also important to approach the issue with utilitarian mindset, which is to say that you should only get them if you need them. Please feel free to contact Saver Locksmiths for more information on digital locks