Electronic Locks

Electronic Locks

Newtech digital door locks bring you keyless convenience to unlock your door. Choose from the latest in digital door locking technology – fingerprint, smart card or keypad – to open your door. Each offers an immediate door opening solution and adds simplicity to your lifestyle.

No need to remember to bring along your keys when you go out

No need to lock your doors

No more rummaging through your pockets, purses or bags

No more forgotten and lost keys

No need for spare keys

No more cutting keys for visitors

These digital door locks can also be paired with alarms to offer additional security from burglary, vandalism and fire

Most electronic door locks come with one or more means of entry, which include RFID, keypad, biometric (fingerprint), or Bluetooth.

Early electronic locks used keypads with a pin number for entry. Keypads are still popular, although newer models use touchscreen panels instead of buttons and include security features to help prevent burglars from figuring out the code.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) locks use a key fob or card for entry. With RFID technology, you may not have to remove the key fob from your pocket or purse, meaning no more fumbling in the dark or trying to find your keys when your arms are full to enter your home.

Bluetooth-enabled locks operate in a similar way, sensing your smartphone's Bluetooth ID and opening when you approach. Most Bluetooth and RFID locks also use a secondary means of electronic entry, in case your battery dies or you lose your key fob or cell phone.

Biometric entry uses fingerprint identification to open the lock. If you've used this feature on your smartphone or laptop, you understand how it works. All you do is program your fingerprint, or those you want to have access to your home, and the system knows this is an acceptable person to unlock for.

When Electronic Locks Get "Smart"

Some electronic locks can open remotely via an app and can integrate with your home automation system for added security and protection, placing them in the category of "smart" technology.

These electronic door locks could mark your first foray into building a "smart home" or they may connect to and complement existing smart devices in your home for added convenience.