Smart locks offer multi-family properties a tidy package of practicality and prestige. No wonder they are commanding so much attention. Residents love their ease of use and are happy to say goodbye to traditional keyed locks. Likewise, facilities managers find smart locks to be highly useful – not to mention a great sales tool for residents seeking smart home technologies that help keep life simple. But are smart locks as safe as the traditional sort? The short answer is “yes,” and then some. In fact, smart locks offer so much more than traditional keyed locks ever could. Read on:

Pick proof design.Smart locks designed without traditional cylinders help safeguard against picking and bumping. This level of certainty just isn’t possible in traditional lock designs.

Painless replacement. Cloud-based smart locks enable facility staff to configure, manage and monitor users from anywhere using mobile or web apps. This means if a resident loses their smartphone or smart credential, facility personnel can quickly issue them a new and safe credential without having to actually adjust the lock in person. It’s painless for both the resident and property staff, and there’s no lost key to worry about either.

Track access. Low-maintenance living is part of what residents love best about multi-family housing. If a toilet breaks or the mechanical system falters, the property takes care of it. Smart locks make such chores easier on the facilities team because they can issue a smart credential to grant a contractor access to a home and de-activate the credential once their job is complete. It’s easy to do and a contractor’s access is fully trackable.

Field-tested security. Many smart locks are Grade 2 ANSI/BHMA certified, which means they are proven to withstand excessive force such as kicks, and sledgehammer and crowbar attacks.

Deadbolt design. Some smart locks have the added security of a deadbolt lock or an interconnect lock with single-motion egress to further protect those inside the home.

If it’s job security you’re interested in, then know that all of these advantages work to further protect your bottom line by reducing a property’s liabilities. After all, strong security is smart security.