# Digital Smartphone Locks The Weiser Lock System by Kevo Eliminates the Need for Keys By M | Published 2014-09-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Lock-System References: [weiserlock](http://www.weiserlock.com/en/Kevo/default.aspx) & [weiserlock](http://www.weiserlock.com/en/Kevo/default.aspx) Kevo's [Weiser Lock system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-lock-technology) is a great alternative to carrying around a conventional set of keys. Thanks to a handy app you can now use your smartphone to unlock your door. Forgetting your key can really turn a good day into a bad one. Thanks to the new Weiser lock app you can program your smartphone to connect to a digital lock so that all you need to do is hold up your mobile device to the door lock in order for it to open. This is a great alternative for homes with multiple residencies. The app allows you to hold on to several [electronic keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-rekey) so you can always unlock your house, garage, beach front property or your neighbors door to feed their cat while they're on vacation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Digital Door Locks:** The trend of digital door locks on smartphones eliminates the need for traditional keys and offers potential for improved security and convenience. - **Smart Home Technology:** The rise of smartphone-enabled home security systems and automation presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the home security and home automation industries. - **Internet of Things Security:** The integration of digital locks with the Internet of Things creates opportunities for the development of more secure and interconnected smart home systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Security:** The home security industry has the potential to capitalize on the trend of digital door locks and smartphone-enabled home security systems. - **Home Automation:** The home automation industry can take advantage of the growing popularity of smart home technology, including digital door locks and smartphone-enabled controls. - **Mobile App Development:** The increasing need for mobile app development to support digital lock systems on smartphones creates opportunities for developers to innovate and improve security and convenience features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Centric Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlage-encode-plus.md) - [Home Smart Lock Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-smart-lock-system.md) - [Easy-to-Install Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezviz-dl01s-smart-diy-lock.md) - [iPhone-Connected Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-home.md) - [Easily Installed Intelligent Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securaki.md) - [App-Controlled Electric Home Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-lock1.md) - [Palm-Recognizing Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-deadbolt.md) - [Biometric Scanner Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-flex-touch.md) - [Intuitive Access Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-latch-5.md)