Should You Go Keyless?

Keeping track of keys can be a hassle, especially if you have a large family, if you entertain guests, or if you run a company. Keys could be lost or copied without permission, which could put your home or business at risk. Installing a keyless entry system is a simple and convenient solution. With keyless entry, doors could be unlocked with a code or a keycard, which would eliminate the need for mechanical keys.

Reasons to Install a Keyless Entry System

If one of your kids lost a key, someone might find it and enter your home to commit a burglary. If you invited guests to stay with you during the holidays, you might be reluctant to give them keys since they could lose them. If you didn’t know some individuals too well, you could worry that they might copy the keys and return later without permission.

If you own a business, you probably don’t want every employee to have access to everything. For example, only specific individuals should be able to enter rooms containing inventory and employee records. With a keyless entry system, you could issue workers badges and control the level of access granted to each person.

If something disappeared from a storage room and only a handful of individuals had access to that area, it would automatically limit the pool of suspects. A keyless entry system could also keep an electronic log that recorded who entered and exited each restricted area and when. If a theft occurred, you could use that information, plus perhaps surveillance video and interviews, to identify the person responsible for the theft.

Since keyless entry operates electronically, it’s easy to make changes to individuals’ access. If guests visited you for a week and then went home, you could change your house’s entry code instead of paying to change the locks. If an employee quit or got fired, you could create a new access code or deactivate that employee’s badge to prevent the person from returning and accessing sensitive areas.

Is Keyless Entry Right for Your Home or Business?

A keyless entry system could eliminate the stress and cost of keeping track of keys, replacing lost keys, and changing locks. It could help you control who had access to important areas and monitor who entered and left to deter theft or to identify the person responsible should a theft occur. Keyless entry is a particularly appealing option for businesses that have high turnover or that frequently employ temporary workers or for homeowners who host short-term guests.

If you’re interested in upgrading the locks at your Connecticut or New York home or business to a keyless entry system, contact All American Locksmiths.