Thinking About Smart Keys? Don't Make These 4 Mistakes.Be cautious when choosing the best security technology for your devices.
BySeth Porges•
This story appears in theSeptember 2016issue of狗万官方.Subscribe »
There's a marketplace full of tech trying to replace the humble metal key with apps: Just tap a button and your door opens. There are advantages.Business owners, for example, can easily control who has access to their offices and when. But, well, is it a good idea? Answer: Yes, as long as you consider the following.
Security:"With software and wireless, there is an entirely new set of vulnerabilities," says security expert Marc Weber Tobias. Hacker break-ins, as well as the physical kind, are a real possibility. He suggests sticking to brands such asSchlage,Kwikset,YaleandMedeco, which have a track record of producing reliable locks.