Every January in Las Vegas the CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
takes place. It is one of the largest trade shows in the country. Here
you will find the biggest manufacturers in TC's, phones, computers and
all types of electronics. The manufacturers will display what they have
that is new and you can't live without. This year many manufacturers
have introduced new items in home automation; such as, new Bluetooth and
Electronic door locks, smart smoke and CO2 alarms, and thermostats just
to name a few.
A problem with smart phone controlled Bluetooth locks is the short distance that the phone must be to the lock to communicate. A few manufacturers are either installing Wi-Fi into the locks or a Wi-Fi device that is close to the lock. In the second case the lock will communicate via Bluetooth to the Wi-Fi device. So in this case you can be anywhere in the world and control your front door lock. Some of the newer locks have a built in camera so that you could see who is at your front door before you open it. You could be viewing the person from your smart phone, once you know who it is you could unlock the door for them.
Wi-Fi smoke alarms, CO2 alarms and thermostats have been around for a few years, but they are getting smarter now and will communicate to more devices. Most of these "New" smart devices have one thing in common. They can be controlled by a smart phone with either the iOS or Android operating system. This opens up a completely new world of office and home automation.
These new electronic locks must also have mechanical operations. Normally a locking bolt must get moved to lock and unlock the door. You should look for a "Grade 2" certification, which is the same type of certification that you should look for in a totally mechanical lock.
As these technologies evolve you must think about internet and Wi-Fi security. We have all heard about the on-line hacking of credit cards. You don't want someone to hack into your Wi-Fi and have the ability to open your front door or disable your alarm system. Make sure that your Wi-Fi has a strong password that uses the latest security protocol, if it doesn't and you can't upgrade it get a new modern one. I would also recommend a good hardware firewall. They are available with built in Wi-Fi.
A problem with smart phone controlled Bluetooth locks is the short distance that the phone must be to the lock to communicate. A few manufacturers are either installing Wi-Fi into the locks or a Wi-Fi device that is close to the lock. In the second case the lock will communicate via Bluetooth to the Wi-Fi device. So in this case you can be anywhere in the world and control your front door lock. Some of the newer locks have a built in camera so that you could see who is at your front door before you open it. You could be viewing the person from your smart phone, once you know who it is you could unlock the door for them.
Wi-Fi smoke alarms, CO2 alarms and thermostats have been around for a few years, but they are getting smarter now and will communicate to more devices. Most of these "New" smart devices have one thing in common. They can be controlled by a smart phone with either the iOS or Android operating system. This opens up a completely new world of office and home automation.
These new electronic locks must also have mechanical operations. Normally a locking bolt must get moved to lock and unlock the door. You should look for a "Grade 2" certification, which is the same type of certification that you should look for in a totally mechanical lock.
As these technologies evolve you must think about internet and Wi-Fi security. We have all heard about the on-line hacking of credit cards. You don't want someone to hack into your Wi-Fi and have the ability to open your front door or disable your alarm system. Make sure that your Wi-Fi has a strong password that uses the latest security protocol, if it doesn't and you can't upgrade it get a new modern one. I would also recommend a good hardware firewall. They are available with built in Wi-Fi.
George Uliano is a security professional with years of law
enforcement and security experience. He earned a Bachelors Degree in
Criminal Justice and Business graduating with honors. George holds three
U.S. patents on different locking principles. This combination gives
George and His Company Locking Systems
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