Smart Locks?

[Alex Sanfilippo]

Hello, one of my projects is student rental condos. I am thinking about having smart locks put in. I have been looking at this one, http://www.kwikset.com/kevo because it appears to be the best on the market right now.

Has anyone tried this? Or does anyone already do this?

I have a cleaning service that comes monthly, I'd like for them to call me so I can remote unlock, and also if any maintenance is needed, same thing...

Anyway, I'm just looking for some general comments on smart locks.

Thanks!

[Jeff B.]

WiFi access to locks is blatantly insecure.  Do some reading on the internet of things (iOT).  Careless install configurations and bad codes allow a knowledgeable techie to hack this stuff in a few minutes without a trace.

Security has to be physical to be of any value, so go for the master key scheme where it is held in a lock box with a combination - - change the combo every year.