Whether for a home, business or automobile, keyless entry systems have their benefits. Let’s discuss some of the advantages keyless systems offer for these three core areas.

Advantages of Keyless Entry for Your Home

Keyless entry systems that utilize combinations, biometrics or even facial recognition are an option for more, and more homeowners these days. Here are some of the advantages of residential keyless entry systems:

• Added security: traditional keys can not only be lost, but they’re easily duplicated as well. Keyless systems use advanced technology, and authentication methods that are difficult to mimic, ensuring only authorized individuals have access to your home.
• More convenience: who hasn’t tried to bring in a load of groceries, and had to set them down to open the door? With a keyless entry system, you can unlock the door with often a simple touch, eliminating the time, and effort required for finding your keys.
• Better flexibility: it’s easier to give family members or trusted friends a combination code or permission via an app than it is to duplicate a key, and hand it over to them. You also have more control.

Advantages of Keyless Entry for Your Car

Keyless entry systems aren’t just for homes; they’re transforming the way we access our vehicles as well. Here are some of the advantages of automotive keyless entry systems:

• Hands-free access: say goodbye to fumbling for your keys while holding a bag after shopping. Keyless entry systems like key fobs allow you to unlock your car with the push of a button (and many vehicles these days also let you start the car remotely).
• Anti-theft measures: modern keyless entry systems utilize advanced encryptions, and changing codes that significantly reduce the risk of theft. It’s possible your insurance company might even give you a discount for having one.
• Bonus features: there is added functionality with some keyless auto entry systems, such as vehicle tracking and climate control.

Advantages of Keyless Entry for Your Office

Finally, businesses can improve their security with keyless entry systems. Here are some of the advantages of commercial keyless entry systems:

• Access management: it’s easier to control which employees have access to which rooms, since credentials can be activated or deactivated remotely. Instead of having to change locks or retrieve keys, you can simply update the settings of your system.
• Activity tracking: you can verify employee activity like logging out and when they exit, which can help you maintain attendance, and verify visitor entry times.
• Security system integration: many keyless entry systems easily integrate with alarm or surveillance systems, giving you a more comprehensive security solution that safeguards your office space.

Whether for your home, vehicle or business, A-1 Locksmith can provide consultation, purchase, installation and maintenance services for keyless entry systems. To get started or obtain a no-obligation quote, contact us today.

A similar concept applies to automotive security. Here are 5 auto security trends that can benefit you. 

1. Keyless FOBs

Keyless fobs have been around for years, but they’re getting more, and more advanced. Many of these devices won’t allow the vehicle to lock if they are inside them, which makes it more difficult to get locked out of your car. Furthermore, they are more difficult to duplicate, and most models let you access your vehicle without taking the fob out of your pocket. With added security functionality like remote alarm triggering, this is a trend that is here to stay.

2. Passwords

More vehicles allow you to add a password to the interface, which can protect certain information stored in the car, like WiFi or owner information. You can add a combination lock to the door of your vehicle, which is like a password, and many of the smart apps that connect to cars can be password-protected as well. With the rise of digital technology, more vehicles are prone to remote hacking, so passwords add peace of mind amidst other benefits. 

3. Home Charging Stations

As electric cars become more prevalent, so are incidents of hackers using charging stations to steal electricity, and sensitive information. Automotive cybersecurity is still new and evolving, so what can you do to protect yourself? A home charging station is one solution. These are less likely to be tampered with by a criminal, since they are in your home, and you can use certain types of paint to protect against wireless signals. A personal item will usually be more secure than a public one, so this trend should continue. 

4. GPS Tracking

Many vehicles use GPS-tracking, software for monitoring driver performance, and tracking criminals who have stolen the vehicle. The latter is the feature that relates to security, as it gives you much more peace of mind about the safety of your vehicle (especially if anyone is still inside it when it’s stolen). This technology will continue to improve, but it’s a trend that has definite staying power.

5. Smart Keys

Another security trend with benefits is the smart key. You can have keys created by a professional locksmith that only has access to, say, the door or the starter. By limiting the functionality of any keys you duplicate, you can feel better about lending them to someone you don’t know as well, such as a valet or acquaintance. 

These are just five auto security trends you shouldn’t ignore on a list that could easily be much larger. For more automotive security advice, give the A-1 Locksmith team a call at (972) 284-7500 or stop by one of our North Texas locations today.