Smart lock installation in Montclair, NJ

Stop carrying keys

A smart lock or keypad deadbolt lets you open the door with a code, a phone or a fingerprint, depending on the model. Many still have a key as a backup. They are popular with families, landlords and short term rentals because you can give someone a code instead of a key.

Choosing a smart lock

• Keypad deadbolts. Simple and reliable. Enter a code to unlock.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth locks. Lock and unlock from your phone and see who came in.
• Locks that fit your door. Thickness, backset and the space around the lock all matter. We check before you buy, or install the one you already bought.

What we do

We install the lock, line it up with the strike so the bolt throws smoothly, and make sure it locks with the motor and with the backup key. A smart lock that strains to throw the bolt eats batteries and fails early, so alignment matters.

Batteries and backups

Most smart locks run on batteries and warn you when they are low. Change them when the lock tells you. Keep the backup key somewhere other than inside the house.

Businesses

For offices and stores, push-button and keypad locks let staff in without keys. See commercial locksmith.