

Since most locks are entire deadbolt replacements, you're going to have significantly more options if you go this route. Locks like these will take a little more time and effort to install, but it's definitely doable for a novice DIYer. There's even an "invisible" smart lock called Level Lock that is just a deadbolt replacement, so you can keep your existing hardware.
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The majority of smart locks take this approach, including the Schlage Sense Bluetooth Deadbolt, the Kwikset Kevo and the Yale Assure SL Touchscreen Deadbolt. The other option is to replace your existing deadbolt altogether. Retrofit smart locks are the simplest way to add connectivity to your door without replacing your entire deadbolt system. This also means you get to keep your physical keys. With these retrofit setups, you get to keep the hardware already defending your door and add a layer of connectivity over top of it. The August Smart Lock clamps over your existing deadbolt and can turn it automatically whenever you want it to. (Here's August's and Kwikset's deadlock compatibility charts for more details.) In August's case, the compatibility ranges from Arrow Hardware and Baldwin to Defiant, Kwikset, Schlage and many more. All three work with a lot of standard deadbolt brands. Models like the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Kwikset Kevo Convert and Sesame Smart Lock are designed specifically to clamp in place over top of your existing deadbolt hardware. You can just pick up your phone and check the lock status. And when you crawl into bed, only to second guess whether you locked the door or not, you won't need to throw on a bathrobe and stumble to the front door.
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Sure, you can still use a regular ol' key to open a smart-lock-equipped door (or most of them, anyhow), but don't be too quick to discount the convenience of connectivity - especially when your hands are full of grocery bags, squirming tiny humans or anything else that makes it tough to rummage around for your keys. Not only will they make sure you never again have to drop everything in your hands to look for keys, but smart locks can lock and unlock your door from anywhere and extend digital "keys" to friends, family, caregivers or anyone else who regularly visits your home. While smart locks won't necessarily make your home any safer, they do allow for more control and efficiency. These smart home devices allow you to unlock doors from anywhere through an app on your phone, or they can open when you're in close proximity to your front door. How do you want to interact with your lock?.Picking a protocol: Bluetooth, Z-Wave or Wi-Fi.Should you keep or replace your existing deadbolt?.But if you're looking for easier ways to get in and out of your home, you might want to buy a smart lock. Lifetime mechanical and finish warranty, One year electronics warranty.Remember all those times you've reached your front door only to spend the next few minutes fumbling around for your keys? It's frustrating and it happens to us all.Fits most standard residential door preparations - installs in minutes with just a screw driver.ANSI/BHMA grade 2 certified/20 minute fire rating - UL certified.
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