When building or renovating your home, it’s important to think about keeping it safe, especially your front door.
Many burglaries happen because of the missing security in the front door.
So, ensuring your front door is secure is key to protecting your family and belongings.
Fortunately, with the progression of security in technology and the enhancement of door locking mechanisms, making your door secure is now more affordable and easier than ever before.
From robust door materials and advanced locks to doorbell camera systems like Ring, here are our recommended strategies to secure your entrance in 2024.
Let’s be honest, no one sticks their key into their car to open it, pressing a button does the job just fine.
Modern door features like smart locks allow remote control over door locking mechanisms via your smartphone, which could come in handy when you forget to close your door.
Video Doorbells and Cameras
The fact that more than 10 million Americans use Ring Doorbells speaks for itself.
Ring doorbells enable homeowners to monitor door activity through video & sound, communicate with visitors, and receive alerts when someone is in front of their door.
And just to hit that point home, Ring doorbells have helped reduce burglaries by 55% over six months in 2015 in Los Angeles after coming into the market in 2014.
For biometric access, you have the flexibility to choose any type of scanner for home entry, but fingerprint scanners stand out as both the most affordable and widely adopted option.
The main reason you might want to have a fingerprint scanner installed in your front door is because you never have to think about forgetting your keys again since you actually have your key with you all day.
Plus, you feel like you are in a marvel movie when opening your door with nothing but a finger!
In contrast to biometric systems, you could opt for a key card entry system.
This system allows entry using swipe cards, similar to how you would make a card payment, or through a key fob, which grants access with a simple tap against the reader.
Both are easy to use and secure, but just like a key you might lose your swipe card or RFID chip, whereas when you lose your finger, opening your door will not be your biggest concern.
With the many door reinforcement techniques out there, smart locks are very accessible and very simple to install, for most of the smart locks out there.
You will have to spend a bit of time on the installation, but it should not cost you more than an hour.
Make sure your smartphone or tablet is compatible with the smart lock and that you have a stable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection.
Read the manufacturer’s instructions provided with your smart lock for specific setup steps and compatibility details.
The installation process varies depending on the lock model, but generally, it involves the following steps:
Installing a key card system or a fingerprint scanner is equally as simple as the smart lock installation, you will have to read the manufacturers manual to install them correctly.
Instead of relying on technology like cameras and security systems to keep your home safe, and you like the idea of having a more robust door, you can decide to opt for the more traditional way to secure your home.
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Enhancing your home’s security has to start at the front door and if you are thinking about integrating modern technologies like smart locks and video doorbells alongside traditional measures such as reinforced frames and impact-resistant materials, you could say someone needs a bulldozer to break into your house.
But remember, the investment in a secure entrance not only protects but also provides peace of mind, which for some people is invaluable.
Consider evaluating your current security setup and exploring these advanced solutions.
It’s a small step that can make a big difference in your home’s safety.
The most secure doors are made from solid wood, steel, or high-durability fiberglass. These materials are tough against forced entry attempts, but the winner is steel, by far.
It’s up to you, if you like the comfortability of not thinking about your keys when leaving the house, go biometric, and if you like to have a keychain but want a simple entry system, go with the keyfob.
Consider factors like portability if you move, costs, system features, any additional fees, monthly subscriptions, and contract terms before choosing a security system​​.
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