Smart Door Locks With Geofencing

If you’ve bought or used a smart lock, you know how handy it can be. You don’t have to carry around keys, you don’t have to cut new locks, and it’s all digital and entirely operated from your smartphone. Not only are they better for your home security but all these additional features make them incredibly convenient for everyday living. One particular feature we’ve found extremely beneficial is geofencing. So what exactly is a smart lock with geofencing?

How Geofencing Features Work

Geofencing is a feature that allows you to set up virtual boundaries around your home. Your Yale smart lock sets a perimeter around your house. When you enter that perimeter your smart lock can disengage and unlock the front door for you. So if you are coming home with your hands full you can simply push your way through instead of fumbling for keys or working the keypad.

This is just one way Yale smart locks make your home life more convenient. Geofencing is not only limited to door entry. You can set up remote garage access or even have your lights switched on when you arrive. This can all be automated through Google home products or Amazon Alexa.

What Does Geofencing Mean For My Privacy?

You might think Geofencing is a privacy concern since it’s always on and can unlock your doors from a distance. But in reality, it’s similar to automatic car doors or door sensors which open/unlock when the owner is nearby. Since your smart locks are only paired with your smartphone no one else can access these features. Your entry will be securely locked at all times unless you are 5 metres from the door.

Geofencing is one of those features that aren’t essential but makes your home much easier and automates security so you can think less and do more. You don’t have to worry about locking doors behind you or forgetting your keys — all that stress is eliminated with this new feature.

Like most features, geofencing is optional. If you’ve got a Yale door lock with geofencing, you can use the app to switch off or adjust this feature to your liking. And this goes for shared access as well, you can set up multiple smartphones that can unlock your front door with geofencing. Perfect for families and busy homes.

Get A Yale Geofencing Smart Lock

Geofencing can be a powerful tool to add extra convenience to your home. It’s important to understand how geofencing works so that you can use it in conjunction with smart home systems for ultimate enjoyment.

For residential properties, Yale offers two great options: The Unity Entrance Series (designed specifically for the Australian market) and the Assure Lock Series great for guest houses and AirBnBs.

Yale smart locks offer effortless entry with their geofencing capabilities plus many more smart features. Check out the full range of Yale products and find a smart lock that suits your home. If you’d like to find a retailer near you with Yale security devices, use our store locator.