Your browser is out of date This website will not look or function as originally intended in your current browser We recommend upgrading to the latest version of 9 Keyless Lock Reviews to Help You Choose The Right Electronic DeadboltBy admin Friday, October 23, 2015 Thinking about adding security and convenience with a keyless lock? Check out these 9 electronic deadbolt reviews to help you choose. Keypad deadbolt & lever. 1. Two Twenty One chooses a with the Keypad Deadbolt with Plymouth trim in Satin Nickel. 2. Centsational Girl chooses the Keypad Lever with Camelot trim in Aged Bronze for . Check out our full lineup of styles and finishes. Schlage TouchTM Keyless Touchscreen Deadbolt. 3. Simply Organized adds convenient garage security by installing Schlage Touch™ with Camelot trim in Satin Nickel. 4. Your Home Security Watch offers a detailed review of . Learn more about the TM. Schlage ConnectTM Touchscreen Deadbolt.
5. At Home in the Future takes a look at how the stacks up against other connected locks. 6. Android Guys shares how easy it is to with Century trim in Satin Nickel. 7. Living Rich on Less polishes off her with Schlage Connect™ with Camelot trim in Aged Bronze. Get the full details on all the features and benefits you can expect from . Schlage SenseTM Smart Deadbolt. 8. Tech experts at CNET give a firsthand look at the . 9. Best Smart Lock to other smart lock options. We want to hear your keyless electronic lock questions. Comment below to tell us what you need to know! In the meantime, check out these . This entry was posted on Fri Oct 23 19:47:00 GMT 2015 and filed under Product UpdatesYou can follow any responses to this entry through the Atom feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. A Secure Life's top priority is to provide the info you need to live a more secure life. In order to keep this valuable service completely free of charge, we accept affiliate
commissions through various links on our site. Because we take pride in our reviews, affiliate compensation does not affect the ratings, rankings, or inclusion of companies. Read our complete disclosure for more. Home Security Systems Reviews & Awards Want free monthly security tips & reviews? How To Spot a Fake Website: Protect Your Wallet and Your Identity300 CommentsHow Good of a Home Security Provider is AT&T Digital Life?142 CommentsBest Password Manager: Dashlane vs LastPass vs 1Password vs RoboForm vs KeePass140 Comments What Factor is Most Important to You in a Home Security System?Smart home startup August today announced an update to its existing Alexa skill. If you have a first- or second-gen August Smart Lock you should now be able to ask Alexa to unlock the door for the first time. August's $229/£150/AU$315 Smart Lock is a Bluetooth lock that relies on AA batteries to power its built-in motor. It works with the related August app to lock and unlock a door remotely (within Bluetooth range).
You can also extend virtual "keys" to friends, family and anyone else you might want to grant permanent or temporary access to your home. The lock retrofits to many common deadbolts, making the DIY installation typically faster than replacement deadbolt locks with connected smarts. To extend access beyond Bluetooth range, you can buy either August's Connect Wi-Fi module or August's Doorbell Cam to act as a Wi-Fi bridge. With August's Alexa integration, you can already ask Alexa to lock your door or to tell you whether a door is locked or unlocked. Being able to unlock a door adds a new level of functionality, but there are some inherent concerns associated with this type of access. An unlocking voice command carries security risks, since someone could theoretically shout at an Alexa device from outside. But like the Scout security system's disarm Alexa command, August requires a 4-12 digit secret PIN before you can unlock the door. In addition to Alexa, August's second-gen lock also works with Apple's Siri-based HomeKit platform, giving you two different voice control access points to your lock.
But to use Siri to control the lock beyond your home Wi-Fi network, you'll need an Apple TV to facilitate that connection. I tried out August's new Alexa unlocking feature at the CNET Smart Home. When I said, "Alexa, ask August to unlock the office door," she replied, "OK. Can I have your PIN code?" If you haven't already set a PIN code, you can add one in the Alexa app. I simply disabled and then re-enabled the August Alexa skill and this time it prompted me to set a PIN (see the screenshot above). There was one small hiccup with the testing, though. We're currently using a Doorbell Cam as a Wi-Fi bridge to our August Smart Lock and I occasionally get a "Bridge Unavailable" response from it. This was unfortunately happening while I was trying to test this feature. So, I was able to confirm Alexa understands the command, but I haven't yet successfully used the command to unlock the door. Instead, Alexa told me, "There was a problem with your request to check the lock.
August was unable to communicate with the lock." I'll continue to troubleshoot the connection and update this post accordingly. How to install the HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock You can install August's second-gen Smart Lock in minutes flat. Whether you live in a shady neighborhood or you just don't entirely trust your suburban neighbor, having an alarm system installed on your car can mean the difference between bouts of unsettled worry and a good night's sleep. Many manufacturers are now offering additional components to include smartphone integration, but even at a basic level, these systems are growing more and more user-friendly by the day. We would still advise having these alarms installed by a professional rather than attempting an at-home installation, but for whichever path you choose, here are our top picks for aftermarket alarms for your car or truck. Under Cover: 12 Playful Steering Wheel Covers for Your Car 13 Seat Covers to Protect Your Car's Interior