{"id":347,"date":"2021-11-23T11:00:04","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T10:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/?p=105151"},"modified":"2021-11-23T11:11:24","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T10:11:24","slug":"best-smart-locks-to-protect-your-home","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/rss_feed\/best-smart-locks-to-protect-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Best smart locks to protect your home"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Andrew Lloyd\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 23 November 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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If you\u2019re tired of missing the keyhole in the dark, have a habit of losing your keys altogether, or simply want to do away with the chunky keyring jangling in your pocket, now may be the time to invest in a smart lock.<\/span><\/p>\n

A smart lock will not only replace the old school lock and key with a slimline card, a keycode or even a fingerprint scanner, some will even alert you when a person is entering the building for added security, or can let you invite people inside remotely, which is pretty convenient.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether your priority is protecting your home or making sure your packages are safe by letting a delivery driver inside, we\u2019ve put together our selection of the best smart locks available in 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more smart home suggestions take a look at our list of best smart home devices<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best smart locks to buy in 2021<\/h2>\n

Ruveno Slim Fingerprint Door Lock<\/h3>\n
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This smart lock provides six ways of entering your home, ranging from the conventional mechanical key and physical key card, to the cooler options which include a fingerprint scanner.<\/span><\/p>\n

Able to hold up to 200 sets of fingerprints, you\u2019ll be able to create a list of those you want to have immediate access to your door, whether that includes family members and housemates, or an emergency contact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Powered by AAA batteries, they claim the juice will last to cover between 5,000-6,000 unlocks so they shouldn\u2019t run out any time soon, with an emergency USB charging port option so you don\u2019t find yourself locked out when they eventually fade.<\/span><\/p>\n

The paired app, which is compatible with iOS and Android, will also send security alerts to let you know when someone unexpected has accessed the smart lock.<\/span><\/p>\n

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