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I think I'd rather go this direction: https://lockitron.com/ https://lockitron.com/ ... having my physical key info backed up in my phone sounds fine, but I thi
by mbillie1 13y ago
I think I'd rather go this direction: https://lockitron.com/ https://lockitron.com/ ... having my physical key info backed up in my phone sounds fine, but I think I'd rather avoid physical keys anyway, if possible. Despite the somewhat obvious fear of hacking/etc, I still think digital security is much more secure than your average lock. You can get a bump key for something like $1 online.
- nobodyshere 13y agoExcept there are better examples already in production at around the same price.
- XaspR8d 13y agoCare to share?
- dazmax 13y agoKevo for Bluetooth LE: http://amzn.com/B00CPTD5AQ http://amzn.com/B00CPTD5AQ If you add a Z-Wave controller like SmartThings, there are many options, including with keypads if you don't have your phone: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?field-keywords=z-wave+lock http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?field-keywords=z-wa...
- mikeash 13y agoI've looked at Kevo but their digital upsell model where they attempt to charge you for additional virtual "keys" turned me off completely. It's probably not a major problem, since it comes with 7 and you can reassign them, but the fact that they implemented such a system at all made me immediately look elsewhere.
- mbillie1 13y agoJust an example - I'm curious though, what other examples are there?
- eksith 13y agoWhat if you lose your phone? Or what if, like these folks, you suddenly decide you don't want a smartphone anymore? http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-01-16/news/ct-flip-phone-met-20140116_1_young-adults-smartphone-ownership-smartphone-users http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-01-16/news/ct-flip-p... If having a physical key image stored elsewhere is a concern, then a keyless combo lock is probably the simpler alternative. You just remember your key code (hopefully) and don't need to carry anything besides your memory.
- mbillie1 13y agoLosing your phone is an issue, yes - much like losing your keys with a conventional lock. Suddenly deciding I don't want a smartphone anymore would probably be a life event radical enough to justify replacing my smartphone-dependent lock, and is furiously unlikely to happen.
- mikeash 13y agoIf you lose your phone, then use your regular key to open the door. If you lose both, well, there's only so much you can reasonably protect against.
- eksith 13y agoWell, if I have to use a regular key, then there's no benefit to having a an electronic lock. And yes, I suggested a "keyless" code lock in case you lose the key ;) In an emergency condition, the simplest action (the one with the fewest steps, protocols or devices) you can take to recover completely is the best action. Losing your key and phone while being chased by muggers (for example) is just such an emergency. If you have enough faculties to remember your key code, you can still enter your home even if you're naked. I like to think of services like KeyMe, which I do think is a fantastic idea, as an extra nicety during non-emergencies.
- mikeash 13y agoThe point is that you use your phone most of the time, but keep a key with you as backup. More convenience, less risk. Being able to get into my house immediately even after losing both phone and keys is not a priority for me. If I'm being chased by a criminal near my own house after losing my keys and phone, I'll just shout until the neighbors come out.