Sheffield Locksmiths? Smart Locks?

[Dozer 13]

FYI, DirectLine says: "As it stands [smart locks] don’t currently affect your home insurance as long as they work in conjunction with a mortice deadlock, your front door will be considered just as secure as a standard key-operated lock."

 

Lots more interesting info: https://www.directline.com/home-cover/what-are-smart-locks

[mickey finn 12]

Theirs a few story's online, and a video went "viral" on Facebook. A couple of theifs one with a laptop another with a device im not sure Of that picks up the keys signal sent to laptop and the laptop used to unlock the car. Here's a quick Google search result for hacked smart locks.

https://www.cnet.com/news/have-a-smart-lock-yeah-it-can-probably-be-hacked/

 

Thats the keyword in your post "few".

[Pyrotequila 403]

FYI, DirectLine says: "As it stands [smart locks] don’t currently affect your home insurance as long as they work in conjunction with a mortice deadlock, your front door will be considered just as secure as a standard key-operated lock."

 

Doesn't that sort of defeat the purpose of the "smart" lock, having it installed next to a regular lock?

[Dozer 13]

Doesn't that sort of defeat the purpose of the "smart" lock, having it installed next to a regular lock?

 

Good question!

 

The way I read it, the electronics of the smart lock have to control a physical lock, the actual portion that connects your door to the jamb and stops it from opening. I think they are saying that if the electronics is connected to a proper mortice lock it should be fine.

 

But you make me realise I really need to call my insurer.

 

But this is also why I want a good locksmith who has worked with these things before and can offer good advice.

[Unitedite 10]

Personally, like you I'll stick to traditional locks, but I'm sure the companies making smart locks have taken reasonable steps to secure them.

 

It's a nice thought. Sadly the track record of IoT (Internet of Things - home appliances connected to the internet) companies is absolutely appalling when it comes to security, even where security is the fundamental purpose of the product. Tek-no-logic's link is a stark example. Here's another:

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/12/top-selling-handgun-safe-can-be-remotely-opened-in-seconds-no-pin-needed/

[windowcare 10]

We have a Yale "smartlock" fitted on our showroom door, It works in conjunction with your multipoint lock, We supply and fit them for £350.00. My personal view is they aren't pretty to look at and I would wait until they've been "slimmed" down for use on your home, on a commercial property they look fine and work a treat. Cheers Andy

[geared 316]

my cars have had remote locking for decades and never been hacked

 

Just because you personally have never been targeted doesn't mean it never happens.

 

It's actually very common indeed.

[Pyrotequila 403]

We have a Yale "smartlock" fitted on our showroom door, It works in conjunction with your multipoint lock,

 

So does that mean that there are 2 locks fitted to the door?

Or that the smart lock is the sole lock?

[windowcare 10]

The door works on the same principal as before ie multipoint does the work and you lock it with a euro cylinder, Whereas the smart lock doesn't need the euro cylinder and works electronically once the handles are lifted. They will then work via your smartphone or with a key fob. The main benefit is you don't have a euro lock that can be snapped or forced through the door. Any Queries feel free to call or pop in to the showroom to take a look. Cheers

[tattoo 10]

I used them but I never would use them again they come out and hit you with sky high prices AVOID

[windowcare 10]

Hi Tattoo, which company are we talking about? If it was ourselves could you let me know the details of the job please. cheers Andy

[Itrytoplease 10]

video for fitting the Yale lock here - https://www.google.co.uk/search?source=hp&ei=kSN8WpKcIY_MwQLt9IBY&q=conexis+l1+smart+door+lock+installation&oq=Conexis+L1+Smart+Door+Lock&gs_l=psy-ab.1.7.0l9.2859.2859.0.11075.1.1.0.0.0.0.147.147.0j1.1.0....0...1c..64.psy-ab..0.1.146....0.5S2MNebYv48#kpvalbx=0