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SmartLocks are actually really convenient. Being able give a temporary code to someone instead of a key is really nice and our children know how to lock and unl
by ec109685 5y ago
SmartLocks are actually really convenient. Being able give a temporary code to someone instead of a key is really nice and our children know how to lock and unlock without needing to remember their key.
- ubermonkey 5y agoIt would also be "convenient" to leave your door unlocked, but "convenience" must be balanced with security. No lock company can be expected to harden their online systems enough to justify "unlock with an app" level access. It's bananas. The same goes for alarm companies. ADT has been trying to get me to "upgrade" to an Internet-connected alarm brain for years. Hard pass.
- ec109685 5y agoNo lock would keep a determined adversary out. We have Ring, so you’re right, we are exposing ourselves to Internet foes, but it is Ring / Amazon, so they have lots of reason to keep things secure. A key isn’t all that great at keeping secure either given you can just borrow it for five minutes and make a copy without ever taking to anyone.