These are usually available to those who have multiple policies with the same insurer and for homeowners who have installed security systems
including deadbolt locks, burglar alarm systems and smoke alarms that connect directly to an emergency response system.
Install safety and security devices
including deadbolt locks, smoke detectors, and fire extinguisher.
Other products that used CES to showcase voice assistant integration
included deadbolts, ceiling fans, speakers, routers, mirrors, washers, dryers, refrigerators and even a Microsoft Cortana - powered thermostat.
Not exact matches
Some of the devices on display at the loft
included the Weiser Kevo Bluetooth
deadbolt lock, the Nest Learning thermostat (which was acquired by Google in January,) and the D - Link outdoor wireless HD security camera, which has been weatherproofed to stand up to Canadian elements.
Simple safeguards
include a solid
deadbolt on all outside doors, windows that lock security, and general good security measures taken in and around your house.
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Factors that could reduce your premiums
include smoke detectors, alarm systems,
deadbolt locks, closed - circuit television, a secured - entry system or a doorman.
These security measures
include adding a security system or
deadbolts.
Many companies also offer discounts when you properly equip your apartment with safety and security equipment, which
includes the use of
deadbolt locks, smoke alarms and a fire extinguisher.
Things you can do to keep your home more secure and cheaper to insure
include installing
deadbolt locks, installing a monitored alarm system, or putting a fence around your property to keep unwanted visitors at bay.
In most cases, you will need to replace that integrated unit with a standalone doorknob or lever to accommodate a new smart lock, which may be price prohibitive; depending on the model, the expense may also
include springing for a new
deadbolt.
It comes with concise and easy - to - understand instructions as well as some thoughtful extras — it even
includes a roll of painter's tape for holding your existing
deadbolt while you swap the internal components.
Locks that fall into this category
include the Schlage Connect Touchscreen
Deadbolt, and the Kwikset SmartCode 910, 912, 914 and 916 smart locks.
With top - of - the - line security features from the trusted brand,
including an alarm with three different sensitivity options, this reasonably priced smart - compatible
deadbolt is a solid choice.
Home security brand Brinks is expanding its ARRAY line of smart home products with new outdoor lighting options equipped with cameras and smart
deadbolts that let you make sure your door is secure from afar.The ARRAY Smart Light fixtures, which are meant to replace a home's existing outdoor lighting,
include built - in cameras with custom lenses and improved camera firmware to offer up reduced shadows and distortion.AI built into the accompanying app is able to tell the difference between people, animals, and inanimate objects like tree branches to deliver smart notifications, and Brinks says there's «virtually no lag time» between when the camera senses motion and an image appears in the ARRAY app.Brinks will offer two versions of the ARRAY Smart Light,
including a coach
August
includes everything needed to install the Smart Lock Pro, right down to the piece of masking tape you'll need to keep the front half of your existing
deadbolt from falling down when you remove the back half.
Despite some lackluster instructions (pro tip: Do not disassemble the lock mechanism), installing the Friday is fairly simple, and hardware is
included to ensure that the lock works with most existing
deadbolts and doors.
Most Schlage, Kwikset and Yale locks,
including the Schlage Sense Bluetooth
Deadbolt, the Schlage Camelot Touchscreen
Deadbolt, the Yale Real Living Touchscreen Z - Wave
Deadbolt and the forthcoming Nest x Yale lock all have touchpads.
The only steps in addition to what you'd expect from a standard
deadbolt are connecting a small cable and inserting four AA batteries, which come
included.
Other Wink - compatible products for smart homes
include a door / window sensor, the Schlage Connect Century Touchscreen
Deadbolt, and the Nest thermostat.
The conversion kit comes with all of the company's smartphone - connected abilities,
including ways for users to distribute access keys to people trying to get into their home when they aren't around, and push notifications each time the
deadbolt is locked or unlocked.
«As a leader in technology and innovation, the Schlage Sense Smart
Deadbolt is the newest offering in our suite of electronic products designed to offer consumers the strength, style and convenience that they expect from our brand, and now that also
includes support for Apple HomeKit technology.»
One of the other bright spots with this kit is that, like Yale's locks, the Smart
Deadbolt 02
includes posts on the outside of the door to which a 9 - volt battery can be connected in case the primary batteries (four AA cells) die while you're outside.
Startup August is aiming to change that, with its Smart Lock security system replacing your traditional
deadbolt with one that can be controlled from your smartphone,
including allowing temporary or permanent guest access for visitors, dog walkers, or babysitters.
Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to unlock your door (s) using Siri, and take your pick of different
deadbolt styles
including Century or Camelot, available in satin nickel or matte black.
The new Array Smart
Deadbolt from Brinks
includes Wi - Fi connectivity, Amazon Alexa compatibility and 100 e-Codes for guests.
Because there is no need to remove the front of your
deadbolt, August
includes handy painter's tape so that you leave no marks as you secure your lock in place while you detach the thumb turn.
The addition of a mortise kit won't likely mean much for homeowners since August's existing list of compatible
deadbolts includes common residential models from names like Kwikset and Baldwin.
That
includes Schlage's Sense
Deadbolt, which was the first door lock to be compatible with Apple's HomeKit.