Sending a smartphone invitation is handy if you don't want or aren't able to give your guests a Smart Key (if you're not at home, for example). The Bold Smart Cylinder is 100% keyless, making keys a thing of the past. Open the door via Bluetooth and allow access to others remotely.

The Conexis L1 tells you its status via a series of ear-splitting beeps; necessary, we suppose, but they could be a little more pleasant. They come in extra-handy when the battery is running low – you can't miss the alert – particularly because there's no way to see the current battery level through Yale's mobile app. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ It's easy enough to install, though the included instructions aren't tremendously detailed, and the online video guide, while sharp enough, does leave a couple of aspects a little muddy. We didn't struggle, put it that way, though it did take an hour and a half to get everything perfect.Custom smart home systems are also accommodated with an an open API enabling integration of into lots of different use cases. Like the Conexis L1, you can open the Keyless Connected with NFC cards or key fobs (one of each included), and there's also a pin pad for keyless entry. Access restrictions for both methods are configured on the pad itself; you can add up to 20 tags and 20 codes at once. There are time-limited codes, too, allowing you to set up access for a 24-hour period. About the Igloohome app: it's excellent. It's particularly well presented, making management of PIN codes for limited or permanent access a breeze, and you can use it to generate Bluetooth keys and send them on even when you're out of range of the unit itself. That's management gold, and easy enough for even first-timers to use. Igloohome's Airbnb integration is an extra bonus, enabling you to line up keys for all of your forthcoming bookings automatically.

The level of protection required by insurers to secure a home depends on a number of factors, such as the type of insurance policy taken out, the value of the furniture and other items to be covered, and the vulnerability of the home to theft. Why you can trust T3 Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Zombie movies are one of the most iconic staples of the horror genre, there are plenty of good ones but a whole host that should've stayed dead. The Ultion Nuki Plus can be operated in multiple ways, including keycodes, voice commands, the Nuki app, key fob,fingerprint accessand a police-approved key with Apple Find My technology. The Ultion Nuki Plus is also compatible with Ring, Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit. By using the same fixing holes already in your door, replacing your door handle with Ultion Nuki is simple. As well as an escutcheon model (the type of door that doesn’t have a push down handle) it will easily replace all common UK push down door handles. It accommodates lever handles where the distance between the handle fixings is 215mm, 211mm and 122mm. The distance between the centre of the handle (spindle) and the barrel (keyhole) should be 92mm.Control each cylinder via the free Bold smartphone app*, where you can provide, schedule and revoke access remotely. The system allows multiple administrator and an unlimited amount of users.

Insurance companies generally offer cover against burglary, provided that the residents of the home take all the necessary steps to minimise the risk of break-ins.And you can do all of this via a convenient app on your phone! But of course, as with all technology, you’ll want to know its reliable and doing the job as its supposed to – after all, it may be your fault for leaving your keys at home but what about when tech goes awry?