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212.206.7777Here at SOS Locksmith , home security is our bread and butter. Many people take an extra stringent approach to their home security by installing multiple locks on a single door as an additional precaution to bolster their property against potential intruders and burglary. However – does this make sense? In this blog entry, the home security experts here at SOS Locksmith will discuss the benefits of double door locks.
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For all cyclists out there, bike security is an important thing to think about. Whether you have an expensive racing bike, or a simple bike for travel, you’re going to want to understand the importance of bike locks and security in order to make sure your property / means of wheeled conveyance is safe and protected. Here’s a guide to bike security tips, as prepared by the security experts here at SOS Locksmith . Continue reading →
Euro cylinder locks, while much less common and relied upon than the traditional deadbolt lock, are a uniquely effective security solution. Here’s a guide from the expert locksmiths at SOS Locksmith on the strengths and weaknesses of Euro Cylinder Locks.
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Some of the newest technology in the lock industry is keyless locks. The technology for keyless locks was originally created for use with cars, but soon, keyless locks for residential and commercial locations began popping up. Whether you’re obsessed with making your home as high-tech as possible, or simply want to add convenience and trust in your home security system to your mental mindset living at home, keyless locks provide fantastic advantages to your home or business. In case you’re still deciding whether you want to install keyless locks, here’s a guide to them as prepared by the expert residential lock installation technicians at SOS Locksmith to help teach you a little bit more about them.
Obviously this is one of the major benefits of keyless locks. By having a lock that secures your property without the need for keys, you reduce the chances of getting accidentally locked out and really maximize your convenience getting into your house. You can choose from a bevy of entry formats including Bluetooth, touchscreens, keypads, fingerprints, and many more.
Many keyless entry systems allow you to control your locks through a smartphone application from anywhere in the world, giving you limitless access to your home or business security. You can lock the door from a distance if you forgot to when you left, and even unlock the door remotely to let a visitor in! This helps you grant access to your property to specific people without the necessity of giving out spare keys, which can constitute a security risk if the keys are lost.
Some smart locks come with applications that alert you whenever the lock is activated or deactivated, telling you who last used the door. This can help you out to keep track of people who forgot to lock the door to remind them – and some locks even automatically lock after a certain amount of time, which is doubly convenient!
Some keyless entry platforms grant the convenience of creating time-sensitive access codes that can allow specific individuals to access your home at particular times of day. The owner of the lock has full control over who can visit when, so you can be certain that you have total security.
Some, but not all, types of keyless locks are fully powered by batteries – and all batteries are subject to being completely depleted from time to time. The majority of batteries will work with keyless locks between a half-a-year and a complete year, depending on what brand the lock is, what type of battery is being used, and how often the keyless entry system is used.
Again, some, but not all, keyless locks are technically vulnerable to hackers. Most wireless devices are – but the rate of keyless lock hacking related crimes are so low, there’s no statistics, nor real reason to worry unless you are running a high profile business that could get targeted.
With massive technological strides being made in the residential security sector in the last few years, there’s a plethora of fantastic electronic lock options for homeowners – or even commercial business owners. One of the most convenient varieties of contemporary electronic locks are Wifi connectable deadbolts. In this brief blog post, the electronic lock installation experts at SOS Locksmith will detail what the best Wifi connectable deadbolts are, so you can understand which one’s will serve your personal needs the best.
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Mul-T-Lock recently launched it’s special Classic Pro cylinder, their new patented security platform. They have been revolutionizing the market now for years with their superior lock grades. One of the experts at Mul-T-Lock provided this brief guide to the most important aspects of home protection. It’s important to first understand that the entire Mul-T-Lock security philosophy involves them basing their cylinders on special patent designs, known as keying systems or platforms. The most important aspects of a quality lock platform, according to the experts at Mul-T-Lock, are:
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Mul-T-Lock is one of SA’S’ most popular lock brands for a good reason. This brand holds all their lock and security technology manufacturing to an incredibly high standard. Their MT5 system, in particular, is known for it’s incredibly successful security track record – and is relied on by some of the highest profile clients to protect valuable assets. Some of the most expensive and precious real estate on Earth is located in New York City’s Borough of Manhattan – and many of the newly renovated, high-end condominium buildings have recently replaced their locking systems with an upgrade to Mul-T-Lock’s patent protected high security locking systems.
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