What Are Smart Locks?

Just like a traditional lock, a smart lock helps you control who can access your home. Smart lock security features can offer more control than traditional locks. Rather than using a physical key, a smart lock can be opened or locked with a virtual key. How you use this virtual key depends on the type of smart lock you have, but in most cases, you access it through your cell phone. 

Since 1960, Ernie’s Lock Company has helped Maryland and DC-area homeowners protect what matters most. Today, we bring that same trusted expertise to smart lock installation and service.

How a Smart Lock Protects Your Home

A smart door lock can provide security features that a manual lock can’t. Most smart locks can integrate with your wider home security system to deliver more comprehensive protection for your home. This home automation integration makes it easy to schedule tasks, such as turning on outdoor security lights and locking your doors at specific times each day. 

Smart locks often provide remote access and monitoring features, too. These can allow you to track who’s accessing your home and when. You may be able to unlock your home from wherever you are, depending on the type of smart lock you have. 

Smart locks are also extremely convenient. With no need for a physical key, keyless entry systems give you one less thing to worry about when you’re away from home. Some smart lock systems also allow you to use a physical key, providing greater flexibility.

Different Types of Smart Locks

Typically, you access smart lock keys via your cell phone, and how your key interacts with the lock depends on the smart lock type. Common technologies used in smartphone-controlled locks include:

• Wi-Fi: Smart locks that use Wi-Fi can be controlled from anywhere, provided your cell phone has an internet connection. You can often review your smart lock’s activity history, too. A Wi-Fi smart lock requires a stable Wi-Fi connection.
• Bluetooth: Your cell phone must be close to your smart lock to operate it via Bluetooth, often within 40 feet. These smart locks tend to have great battery life, too.
• Z-Wave: By using Z-Wave to connect to a hub in your home, these smart locks are ideal for close-range control. They’re particularly well-suited to homes with multiple entry points.

Ernie’s Lock Company offers comprehensive lock services, including installation, maintenance and repair, for all manner of smart locks, helping to keep your home safe. 

Why Choose Ernie’s Lock Company?

As your neighborhood locksmith, we’ve built our reputation on honest service and transparent pricing. There are many reasons our customers trust us, such as:

Labor warranties: We offer a 90-day warranty on all work we perform, providing peace of mind. 

Extensive experience: We’ve been trusted to help keep homes and businesses secure since 1960 — no job is too big or too small.

Licensed professionals: Unlike many locksmiths, all of our technicians are fully licensed, which is a rarity in our industry.

Transparent pricing with no hidden fees: We provide free estimates over the phone, and we never add surprise charges after the work is done.

Consistent service: We like to get to know our customers’ unique needs, which is why you’ll be visited by the same technician whenever possible.

Get a Free Estimate!

Serving homeowners and businesses throughout the Maryland and DC metro area, Ernie’s Lock Company is here to help if you’re interested in installing smart locks in your home or need help with your current smart locks. Call us at 301-277-1126 or contact us online today for a free estimate.