Best Door Lock in India

 

A digital lock is a low cost yet very easy to install alternatives to conventional lock and keys. They provide high security compared to an easily breakable metal lock. With the increase of unrest and the need for better safety on the rise, a digital lock is a perfect guardian that protects your locker, home or any other area of choice.

With more and more sophisticated locking technologies on the rise, you would be looking at the following three major factors to decide whether the lock of your choice is perfect or not.

• The technology of the lock: Is the lock pure digital or electrical? There is no clear winner but your need decides your choice. For instance, an electrical lock is good for minor storage boxes, houses or rooms. A pure digital lock maybe something that has AI or other sophisticated home automation technology embedded into it which might prove ideal for locking houses etc.,
• Strength: Obviously the next important factor would be the strength of the lock. How strong is it against any sort of blunt force or can it withstand any sort of drilling equipment? All the answers depend on how strong material is used in the making of the lock
• Unlocking mechanisms: This again is purely user experience-dependent. Digital locks majorly are available in pattern, password, biometric or combination settings. See whichever fits your security level needs and then pick those.

How to choose the right digital lock for you in India:

Choosing a perfect lock is not about walking into a store and picking something that is either cheap or on a sale. You cannot lock away lakhs of rupees with a hundred buck lock. It would be unwise.

By now, you might have understood and come to terms with the technological and security prowess of a digital lock. Now let us look at all the factors that you should consider and take care of before choosing a digital lock.

1. Type of locking technology:

The first and foremost thing that anyone should look at and consider is the locking technology itself. Now before we look at other factors, understand that depending on the locking technology, alternative locks are classified into the following types.

• Digital Locks

These are simple digital locks that are built on RFID or other chips which open with a pre-programmed combination. Most of such locks are found on safes or entry gates of offices etc. They provide convenience and filtration gated entry rather than full-blown security

• Electronic Locks

Slightly older to digital locks, these too come with Chip-based pattern or pin code security. They can be used to lock in gates or other doors as well.

• Smart Locks

A relatively modern phenomenon, Smart Locks come wth advanced configurations, are WiFi or Bluetooth enabled, can be controlled, locked and unlocked with a mobile app and are far more advanced than any other lock and key in history.

A smart lock comes with various technological unlocking combinations and methods. Let us name a few and understand more about them

• Pattern and Pin based entry

A pretty basic type of lock, these types of locks come with a keyboard/keypad that lets you program a set of pin or pattern that is used to unlock the door or the box or whatever it is that you place the lock on.

Security Level: Basic

• RFID Smart Cards

RFID or smart card entry is where your lock would come with a special card or cards with an RFID chip inside them (Radiofrequency Identification cards). These cards are programmed to respond when placed near the lock’s chip and that will grant you access to the lock.

Security Level: Medium

• Biometrics

As the name suggests, these types of locks open with your physical biometric that could either be your thumb or other fingerprints. A more modern and advanced type of biometrics includes retina identification which will grant you access to the lock. Biometrics are some of the most advanced and foolproof locking mechanisms available.

Security Level: Advanced

2. Integrations

Another step and important factor that you need to look for before choosing a smart lock is the level of integrations it will provide you. A lot of smart locks have smartphone compatibility which will let you do a lot of things that conventional and even electronic smart locks cannot. We have listed out a few of the most common integrations that are available in most types of smart locks.

• Google and Alexa compatibility:

Upon integration, your smart lock can be accessed or controlled using the Google Home or Alexa through voice commands as well. You can lock or unlock or preset it in the app.

• IFTT or SmartThings compatibility

IFTT( If This Then That) or SmartThings by Samsung can be used to perform a wide range of functions that will let you control your smart lock on a conditional basis. A few examples would be timed closing of doors and locks, timed opening, individual-based closing etc.,

• Home automation integration

Smart locks should be compatible with Home Automation software or systems. Such integrations are crucial if you already have a house automation system in place at your home. If you can integrate your smart lock with your home automation, you can not just control the locking mechanisms with your app or with the central system but also condition it to changes. An example would be to place the house on lockdown in case of a burglary or to automatically open doors in case of a fire in the middle of the night, combining it with the camera surveillance, alarms etc.,

3. Power Supply and indicators

All smart locks are powered by batteries that are independent of the central power supply of the house. While most of the smart locks come with lithium-ion batteries, a few come with supercapacitors as well.

The first goal would be to pick a choice which has the longest battery life. The second would be to choose something with a low battery indicator. Locks are vital and you cannot afford for it to stop working before you replace the batteries as it could prove dangerous.

4. Durability

The next big and the most obvious thing would be the durability of the lock. In all frankness, durability should be your number one priority but given how advanced B&E (Breaking and Entering) utilities have grown, the locking security comes first.

Then, durability comes in. As mentioned before, durability is all about the build material of the lock. While steel and die-cast zinc are the most commonly used materials in conventional locks, the modern smart locks come with tougher elements. These elements have a certain elasticity to them which makes them not so easily breakable.

The simple logic stands to the point that these material are tougher not exactly harder. The logic is that hard stuff cracks and breaks. Tougher substances cannot crack and thus do not break. While choosing a lock, have a feel of the lock and see if it is a blunt hard one or a hard one with tough build. The build substance of the lock should give you an idea.

5. Installation

Unlike conventional locks, Smart locks need certain physical and software installation. While a typical electronic lock can be installed easily by one’s self, the same cannot be said about a smart lock.

Smart locks come with various frictions for installation such as integration with the home automation system or maybe the software installation as well. Given the usual high priced nature of these digital locks, most of the well-known companies such as the Godrej provide free installation services on their locks.

6. Customer Service

Not exactly feature factor but when it comes to locks, it can be a deciding factor. This becomes as such considering the heaps of reviews a lot of prominent locks have garnered over the years. These reviews are by customers who have complained that the company that they have bought their locks from do not provide ample customer service or have not so adequate installation support.

You can find more about the customer service of any company by reading on user reviews of the particular product of your choice or we have also mentioned about the customer service of companies of the products that we listed today.

7. Additional Features

A lot of smart locks come with additional features such as smoke detection, alarms etc., which all add on to the strength and the quality of the lock. While additional features are a cool add on, they should not be considered a top priority for choosing a particular lock. Only when you have compared all of the options and two or more options seem to be tying in, you can use the additional features given in the locks as a factor for choosing.

8. Warranty

Finally, the last nail to the coffin is the warranty service that the company provides. A bare minimum of 1-year warranty is crucial given the high price ranges of these products. A few companies might even provide you with 2 or more years of warranty too. But when it comes to locks, you can always compromise on the features but never on the warranty as they decide the actual quality and the trust of the company on their product.

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