The Lock Has Evolved
Recently I read a news article about locks becoming smart.
For example, one lock called the August is a metal cylinder that attaches to the lock, and opens when you tell your smartphone, which is connected to the lock via Bluetooth, to open the lock. Experts say this lock is hard to hack because it does not connect to WiFi, so some random guy sitting in a basement couldn't hack your lock.
Another example of a smart lock is the Kevo Kwikset, which totally replaces your whole lock. It adds in a motor and Bluetooth and everything. It also removes lock compatibility problems because it replaces the whole lock. This also cannot be hacked because it is a Bluetooth only lock too.
For example, one lock called the August is a metal cylinder that attaches to the lock, and opens when you tell your smartphone, which is connected to the lock via Bluetooth, to open the lock. Experts say this lock is hard to hack because it does not connect to WiFi, so some random guy sitting in a basement couldn't hack your lock.
Another example of a smart lock is the Kevo Kwikset, which totally replaces your whole lock. It adds in a motor and Bluetooth and everything. It also removes lock compatibility problems because it replaces the whole lock. This also cannot be hacked because it is a Bluetooth only lock too.
Both of these locks are not widely tested so they could still have problems. For example, someone got locked outside his house because the lock malfunctioned. He had to climb in through the window. However, if the locks run out of battery, there is always a physical key.
I think I still wouldn't use these locks because I would be scared that someone would come in the middle of the night and rob the house or something.
I think I still wouldn't use these locks because I would be scared that someone would come in the middle of the night and rob the house or something.
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