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There are many cases where a virtual lock beats a physical one. Most of them involve scenarios where the main occupant is absent, but needs to give access remot
by lobster_johnson 9y ago
There are many cases where a virtual lock beats a physical one. Most of them involve scenarios where the main occupant is absent, but needs to give access remotely; for example, let's say I went on vacation, then realized I left one of the windows of my apartment open. Not everyone has access to trustworthy people (friendly neighbours, friends, relatives, colleagues) who are also guaranteed to be around and willing to show up on short notice. Involving the landlord might be a no-go, too.
When I travel and let friends or family stay in my NYC apartment, I leave them the keys in an envelope at a nearby 24/7 supermarket. It's not ideal. Key concierge services exist, but are not super practical either.
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- nkkollaw 9y agoSure, but is that actually an actual problem? I and my mom while I was little have given keys to the house to maids and similar and nothing ever happened in 40 years. I know most people do the same. I would be more afraid of actual problems like a malfunction of some kind (no battery, money in the house so that I can't buy batteries, etc. etc.), and I can't enter the house. Or, I lock myself out and no one can open that door (while regular locks can be opened by specialized companies).
- fphhotchips 9y ago> given keys to the house to maids I mean, everything is simple when you can pay someone to do it. Of course, if you're paying $700 for a smart lock, you can probably afford a maid.
- atombender 9y agoOf course it's a problem. I just outlined a use case. I don't want to leave my keys in a supermarket. The other scenarios (traveling and needing to grant someone access, for example) don't really have a good solution. If you can afford a maid, then I doubt any of this would count as a problem, though.