Lock in effective front door security
The day you’re able to collect the keys to your new home is an exciting one. But what would you do if you were told to get rid of those keys as soon as you got your hands on them?
Well, in a roundabout way, the home security experts at Yale would recommend you do just that to keep your new property safe and secure. But, before you go ahead and get rid of the keys to your new home, here’s why you should consider changing the locks as a priority when you first move in.
When you get the keys to your new home, you probably don’t think about the amount of people that have previously had access to your property in the past. From dog walkers to cleaners, to the previous owner’s family and friends - although these were people trusted by the original occupier, they will be strangers to you. And what’s more, these people may still have these keys stashed away safely somewhere even after the house purchase has gone through.
So, the truth is, you may never know who has the keys to your new home, and whether they’re in safe hands or not. So, the home security experts at Yale always recommend that homeowners upgrade the locks to their new home when they finally get the keys to ensure you are the only people that have easy access to your home.
The right lock
And when it comes to opting for the perfect lock for your door, it’s worth doing your research to pick a design that comes from a trusted, reputable brand in the space. Yale has over 180 years of experience in home security, utilising its expertise to provide heightened security solutions for homeowners across the globe.
To an opportunist, a door’s cylinder can signal to them if the occupier keeps their home security up to scratch. A rusted, old or poor-quality cylinder will easily show to a criminal that they could simply use brute force to break into a property, so it’s worth investing in a high security cylinder if you’re considering an upgrade.
With so many different cylinders on the market, it’s worth researching the various options that are available to opt for the brand or design that provides you with the most protection. This will ensure that your cylinder can protect you, your family and home from a variety of burglary attack methods.
Alongside a cylinder upgrade, you could take a modern step up with your door security by opting for a smart lock. A smart lock is a must-have gadget for any modern-day home, allowing homeowners to have full control over their front door security.
Smart home gadgets, from smart TVs to heating and lighting, are a common sight across most properties across the globe - and there’s no signs of this slowing. Allowing users to control appliances in their home remotely via a smartphone, it hasn’t been long for smart home products to become cemented into our daily lives.
And the same can be said for smart locks, which not only offer convenience, but peace of mind and security too. From unlocking, locking and control remotely, Yale’s smart locks have been particularly popular amongst tech fanatics and style-conscious homeowners alike. With stylish designs to suit a variety of home styles, there’s a perfect smart lock available to fit in with your new home’s design scheme.
And not only do smart locks look stylish, a design from a reputable brand like Yale ensures that your smart lock can meet security standards too. A stylish home is important but protecting your home will likely be even higher up on your priority list, but it’s reassuring to know that smart locks provide both these elements in one.
Smart locks have ensured homeowners are always ‘in the know’ over their home security, showing them who’s coming and going, and even allowing for the creation of temporary keys to give remote access to certified visitors.
With this kind of control and convenience, a smart lock is a secure and stylish addition to any home.
Upping your security the smart way
And it’s not just your door locks that require attention when you first move into your new home. Smart security cameras and other gadgets allow you to keep an eye on your home from anywhere at any time via a smartphone.
Security cameras are a great addition to your front door, as they allow you to monitor any visitors, whether welcomed or not, to the front of your home. With a range of smart security cameras on offer today, this also allows for live viewing of your front doorstep in real-time. Sometimes these products even offer two-way talk functionality to speak to those visitors directly from your smartphone from any location, offering full control and peace of mind when it comes to your new home’s security.
And at Yale, you can trust that our heritage and expertise in the security market ensures that when investing in our home security solutions, your new home will be protected from both modern and traditional attack methods.
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