Hands On with Bluetooth Door Locks
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You're SOL if you actually lose your phone.
I'm glad some of these models still have the old fashion key and lock system as a backup. But that's not my only concern should I leave my phone at the office or a friend's house. In reverse, what if I actually leave my phone at my house and don't realize it by the time I get to the office? Drive all the way back would be an option, but it'd be a big PITA if we actually work quite a distance from our home. So that leaves us with the last two options: worry about people breaking into your house all day or bother your boss about installing the app on a computer in order to deactivate it. Also, what if I actually lose my phone at a club/bar or somewhere else public and it gets stolen? Hopefully the app has the option of typing in a PIN or passw...
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They all still have a physical key as a backup.
Personally, I'm in the habit of tapping my pockets to make sure I have my phone and wallet every time I stand up or walk through any door. I'm much more likely to leave my keys somewhere than my phone.
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Notice that if you looked at the pictures for both devices, they both have ability to use an actual Key, as opposed to only the bluetooth..
However if your phone is stolen and don't have a lock on the phone itself, it may be used to get into your home. But that's some extreme circumstances.
I love the idea of sending keys to other users. Is an awesome idea if you have someone house sitting or someone watching pets.
When I get my home, I will be getting one of these, by that time, they'll have worked out all the kinks.
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I agree, however there has been some times where I forget my phone for whatever reason. I like the idea of having the ability to unlock your door without using a key though :3
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