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Connected Security

As safety concerns rise, tech-connected locks take rise

Implications - Consumer trust and reliance on smartphones and technology in general is greater than ever, and as a result, keys and codes are replaced by apps connected to smart locks. This level of smart security becomes more sophisticated as the connected home becomes a more in-demand concept for consumers.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Security Devices - As consumers continue to rely on smartphone technology, the demand for smart security devices is increasing.
2. Internet of Things for Home Security - The integration of the Internet of Things with home security is allowing for increased convenience and sophisticated protection.
3. App-controlled Access Control - The use of smartphone apps to control access points is becoming more prevalent in the home security industry.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - Companies that specialize in smart home technology can leverage the demand for smart security devices to expand their product line.
2. Internet of Things - Businesses focused on Internet of Things technology can provide innovative solutions that integrate with home security devices.
3. Mobile App Development - Mobile app developers can create user-friendly, convenient apps that control access points for smart security devices.
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Featured Examples

Lightweight Smart Locks
Lightweight Smart Locks
The New Kevo Lock Offers Improved Security From a More Compact Form
American lock manufacturer Kwikset is launching the latest and greatest version of the Kevo smart lock that turned so many heads back in 2013. This new edition of the Kevo smart lock offers all the... MORE
Homeshare Smart Locks
Homeshare Smart Locks
The 'Pin Genie' Front Door Locks are Engineered for Maximum Safety
The ‘Pin Genie’ smart front door locks enable home owners to maintain maximum security over their home without having to render it difficult for approved parties to enter. Working with... MORE
Internet-Connected Door Handles
Internet-Connected Door Handles
The Genie Smart Lock Connects Your Door Handle to the Internet
The Genie Smart Lock is a new smart lock that connects your door handles to the Internet. This allows you to lock and unlock your door remotely as well as share digital keys with friends, neighbors... MORE
App-Controlled Door Locks
App-Controlled Door Locks
The Smart Door Lock by Bekey Does Away with Keys for Easy Modern Access
Carrying a key is so last century as the Smart Door Lock by Bekey proves. An innovative piece of smart home technology, the Smart Door Lock by Bekey uses Bluetooth connectivity to be unlocked via... MORE
Automatic Locking Key Cases
Automatic Locking Key Cases
The 'Gatekeeper Chain Key' Locks Your Computer Remotely
These new key cases can lock your computer automatically when you walk away. For those who tend to leave their computer unattended, this useful device can easily solve the hassle of manually turning... MORE
Phone-Controlled Padlocks
Phone-Controlled Padlocks
Noke is a Bluetooth Padlock That Uses a Smartphone to Unlock
With so much impressive mobile technology at our fingertips, Noke, the Bluetooth padlock is putting old numeric padlocks to shame. Noke is a creation by FŪZ Designs and it is app-connected, so that... MORE
App-Connected Window Locks
App-Connected Window Locks
Andersen VeriLock Sensor Know When Window are Open or Even Unlocked
For decades, alarm systems have relied on windows and doors being closed in order to be activated, but the Andersen VeriLock system is the first home security technology to be able to notify... MORE

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