TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Have you lost your house key lately? It happens to all of us at some point and when it does, it’s a hassle to get into your home and then rekey or replace the locks. That’s why many people are starting to go keyless.
It may be the easiest way to make sure you’re never locked out again – a keyless door lock. Commercial businesses have used them for years and now they’re becoming popular with homeowners, too.
A basic keyless lock system is about four times more expensive than a traditional deadbolt. A push-button lock can be installed for around 200 dollars.
Newer, more expensive systems use a digital keypad and wireless technology to open the door. Whenever a programmed key fob or smartphone gets in close proximity to the door, a signal automatically gets sent to unlock.
If you go with a push-button system, experts recommend changing the passcode occasionally to keep the buttons from wearing down and helping someone guess the code. Most keyless locks run on double-A or triple-A batteries and also come with a key bypass just in case you forget the code or lose the fob or phone that triggers the lock.
