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.
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.
Factors that could reduce your premiums
include smoke detectors, alarm systems,
deadbolt locks, closed - circuit television, a secured - entry system or a doorman.
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.
Locks that fall into this category include the Schlage Connect Touchscreen Deadbolt, and the Kwikset SmartCode 910, 912, 914 and 916 smart l
Locks that fall into this category
include the Schlage Connect Touchscreen
Deadbolt, and the Kwikset SmartCode 910, 912, 914 and 916 smart
lockslocks.
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 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.
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.
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.
That
includes Schlage's Sense
Deadbolt, which was the first door
lock to be compatible with Apple's HomeKit.