The Yale Real Living Assure Lock is a Bluetooth - only device that wholly
replaces your deadbolt.
Not exact matches
The August is also easy to install, leaving most of your existing locking system in place, only
replacing the inside plate and
deadbolt lever.
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.
The August
replaces only the inside plate and lever of your existing
deadbolt, so the exterior of your door and the bolt itself remain unchanged.
The kind that fit over your existing
deadbolt (like the Sesame), those that replace half of your deadbolt mechanism (like the August Smart Lock), and those that replace the entire thing (like the Yale Touchscreen De
deadbolt (like the Sesame), those that
replace half of your
deadbolt mechanism (like the August Smart Lock), and those that replace the entire thing (like the Yale Touchscreen De
deadbolt mechanism (like the August Smart Lock), and those that
replace the entire thing (like the Yale Touchscreen
DeadboltDeadbolt).
The August, which looks like a round cylinder,
replaces just the inside portion of your
deadbolt, so that you can keep using your same key.
As you'll most likely be
replacing a traditional
deadbolt, installing a smart
deadbolt will require the least amount of work.
These systems merely
replace the interior portion of your
deadbolt, leaving the exterior of the door unchanged (and still accessible via your existing keys, which should mollify your landlord).
Instead, they are installed on the inside of the door only,
replacing only the interior part of the
deadbolt.
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
As with most other smart locks, it
replaces your traditional
deadbolt.
The other option is to
replace your existing
deadbolt altogether.
like whether you should keep or
replace your current
deadbolt, what protocol best lines up with your smart - home needs, what, if any, third - party devices you'd like your lock to work with, and if you prefer a touchpad or a more traditional lock design — will help you narrow down your options so you can quickly find the right smart lock for you.
The Nest x Yale lock should fit most homes as it
replaces standard
deadbolt hardware.
If you don't want to
replace your existing
deadbolt (or you can't, perhaps because you're a renter), the August Smart Lock Pro is your best choice.
The smart lock only
replaces the interior half of your
deadbolt, so the exterior half still uses the existing keyhole.
For example, the August Smart Lock only
replaces the inside knob on a
deadbolt.
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.
All you do is
replace the interior portion of the
deadbolt with Kwikset's smart locking mechanism.
It doesn't
replace the existing
deadbolt, but instead fits over the latch on the inside of the door).
Granted, your
deadbolt's thumb lock probably wasn't much of a looker to begin with, but the hockey - puck - shaped August is considerably larger than the simple lever it
replaces.
Most traditionally, you can use the key you would normally use to unlock the
deadbolt, as only the interior hardware is being
replaced.
The August Smart Lock is easy to install because it doesn't
replace the entire existing
deadbolt, but it also doesn't add extra security features, unless you purchase the tapered
deadbolt separately.
Rather than
replacing your existing
deadbolt, the lock
replaces just the inside half of it.
You will continue to use your existing exterior
deadbolt,
replacing only the thumb turn on the inside.
Requiring nothing but a single screwdriver to
replace your existing
deadbolt with the Array, this smart lock features data encryption and two - step authentication so that your lock (as well as your home) is as secure as can be.
August's Smart Lock
replaces the interior side of your
deadbolt (so it doesn't throw off the look from the outside), granting you the ability to lock and unlock your door with your smartphone.
«Make sure their light fixtures sparkle, switch plates are fingerprint free, and
replace their front door kickplate, door handle lock, and
deadbolt.»