Keyless Home Security - Advanced Features Of Common Home Security Products

9 April, 2010

Mark Lowry

If you’re a homeowner interested in using the latest technology as an integral part of your home security and safety plan, then you need to know the latest about biometric and other advanced security systems that are quickly replacing outdated and anachronistic devices. In short, we’re talking about an electronic deadbolt lock system on your front door that will only unlock itself if a recognized thumb or finger print is pressed against a scanner pad attached to the door.

Gone are the days of metal keys that get chipped, bent, broken, or lost. Today, locking your doors can happen automatically, which is something worthy of serious consideration, and unlocking them can be a thing of science fiction not so many years ago. It’s called biometrics and it’s a recognition system that is being used to secure the entry points of homes and business across the country. Never again will you fumble for a key at night, or worse, realize you’ve left them at the office and have to go back to get them. Instead, simply press your thumb against the recognition pad and listen to the sound of your deadbolt system opening, sans key.

Most good biometric locks can recognize several unique thumbprints, which means each member of your household can have their own key, without the key. In situations where there are children in the family, the use of biometric locks can be used as a learning opportunity, stressing the importance of home security and how each member of the family plays an important role.

This technology has not been restricted to front doors. It’s currently found on the locking mechanisms of toolboxes filled with expensive tools, fireproof safes filled with important documents, expensive jewelry, cash, passports, and anything else of value that needs the protection of a safe. They’re also increasingly being used in gun safes.

Many homeowners are choosing to lock their firearms in strong, fireproof safes equipped with biometric locks. Gun safety is important and with children in the house, this can be a great teaching opportunity. Children who grow up respecting guns and the potential power inherent in them, are more likely to consider this type of security in more general terms around their own house.

The more you can do to protect your home from the threat of burglary, the more likely you will be to reach your goal. ADT monitored home security can help protect you and your family. Remaining security conscious at all time is the perfect way to train yourself to be mindful of the things around your house that could lead to disaster if neglected or left to minimum standards.