Bluetooth technology used to open door locks.
Comcast Xfinity offers home automation. In my personal opinion regarding locks that work automatically concerns me. I’ll explain why later. One of the major downsides to Bluetooth technology is that your smart phone will have to have Bluetooth (in your wireless/network) setting on to activate lock. Yes, you can turn this off but knowing me, I would forget and get to the door and realize I shut the Bluetooth feature off. There are many systems that work via the internet as well, but come with a monthly charge. I believe as time goes by the technology and ease of use will be greatly advanced. What concerns me regarding automatic locking devices? Especially residential grade locks. The locks use some form of motorized mechanism that actuates, (extends & retracts) your latch or deadbolt. The latch or bolt must enter the strike plate (part on the frame of the door that accepts the latch or bolt and secures the door), If the door and frame are misaligned, the latch or bolt may bind, drag or not enter unless forced. The small motors that actuate the latch or bolt can not exert this necessary force and will shut down by retracting the latch or bolt. This means THE DOOR IS NOT SECURED! So while sunning on the beaches of Maui sending a signal to open your door for a person to enter then they leave, can you confidently know your door is secure? Sure, if the person stands and waits for the actuation they can check to see if the door is secured if not, it is just trust in the mechanics of the lock motor. Vigilance is the key to knowing your doors are secure. Testing your locks regularly, and making sure that the locks work very well (not just fair, very well) is important for peace of mind. Before running out and buying a lock that automatically locks/unlocks remember my concerns. You can look on the web for home automation and such. Think! Actionlocksmithinc.com