When you think of home security systems Austin TX, you think about locks that use keys, right? While those types of locks are quite common, keyless locks are growing in popularity. These types of access control systems were at one time predominantly used in the commercial field, but nowadays, they are used quite often for residential buildings as well.
Imagine how modern these types of locks are as well, never needing a key to get in your home. Of course for many of these types of keyless entry systems, you use a card to get inside your home. The cards are activated using software, and while it sounds neat, I will tell you about some drawbacks.
First of all, cards can often be deactivated when held close to cellphones. Secondly, I live on premises in a building of condominiums that uses this keyless entry system. It used to be very frustrating for me because I would need to get inside my unit, yet my card was deactivated. It happened much too often, to the point that the non-participating owners were made to have locks installed where we could use keys instead of the key cards.
The people that participate in the rental program still use key cards, but the resort staff helps them get into their rooms when a key card malfunctions. Non-participating owners were on the premises much too often using the same key cards, which means that it just didn't work out. Locksmith services were deployed to install locks and provide us with keys.
If you are thinking about a keyless entry for your home, however, locksmith services can set you up. The installation is simple, and you will have a much more modern approach to home security. The key cards for these residential locks might be more durable and reliable, so it's worth looking into.
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