The Top 10 Locks We Recommend for Your House
September 8, 2021
Your home is the place for everything. A place to kick off your shoes after a long day of work and relax in front of the TV. It is a place to raise your kids and watch them grow. Home is for the holidays; a place to gather and share stories. Don't let a faulty door lock keep your home from experiencing these moments. We want you and your household to feel safe during the day and at night. That is why we compiled a list of our top 10 favorite locks for household security. Find the lock that's perfect for you!
Yale Premier Single Cylinder YH82
- Strong strike plate design
- Resistant to kick-ins
- Tough to pick and drill through the cylinder
Medeco Maxum 11*603
- Strongest deadbolt ever
- Excellent for drilling
- Withstands kick-ins
- Uses hardened steel inserts and rotating pins so it is hard to pick
- Provides protection against unauthorized key duplication
- Lifetime warranty on its internal mechanism and its finish
Schlage Touch Keyless FE375 CAM
- Electronic deadbolt
- Hard to pick
- Withstands drills and kick-ins
- Smart keypad lock
- Does not connect to the internet or smartphone
- 25-year warranty on its internal mechanism and a five-year warranty on its finish
Yale Assure Lock SL
- August's smart lock app and platform
- Remote controlled
- Access log
- Voice control (via Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit/Siri, and Google Assistant)
- Electronic keys
- Door open/close sensor
- Resists drilling, picking, and kick-ins
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
- Compact frame
- Compatibility with Apple HomeKit/Siri and Z-Wave Plus smart home hubs to control your door
- Remotely lock or unlock the door, check door status, and grant virtual guest keys
- Built-in Wi-Fi so no additional Wi-Fi bridge
- Phone or watch is your key
- Easy to install and attaches to your existing deadbolt
- Automatically locks and unlocks your door through geo-fencing
- Need the August Connect WiFi adapter, $79, to get access to all of the lock's features.
Schlage Sense Bluetooth
- Deadbolt lock lets you:
- Lock and unlock your doors via phone
- Program access codes
- Set up access schedules
- Voice-activated Siri controls
- Can't access the lock from beyond the range of its Bluetooth radio unless you have an Apple TV
Nest X Yale Lock With Nest Connect
- Sharp-looking smart door lock
- Combines Yale reliability with Nest IoT home connectivity
- Extended battery life
- Nest Detect sensors can be placed farther apart in the home
- Keyless, with a touchpad for entry by pin code
- Set up to 20 pin codes for different individuals
- Get notified when five incorrect pin attempts
Schlage Touch Camelot Deadbolt
- Compatibility with your home automation system
- Manage the lock from anywhere on your smartphone
- Highest industry ratings for residential security and durability
- Stores up to 30 unique access codes
- Fingerprint resistant
- Three built in alarms
- Three-year electronics warranty and lifetime warranty on its finish and mechanics
High security Mul-T-Lock
- Best resistance to bumping, picking, and forced entry techniques
- Forged with strong materials including hardened steel and use patented technology
- Two interlocking ball bearings which increase jimmying resistance
- Increases the effectiveness of your existing door hardware
- Only authorized Mul-T-Lock dealers can create Mul-T-Lock keys
- Available in single, double, and captive key designs
August Smart Locks
- Easy install with no hardware changes
- Share virtual keys easily
- Control & track guest access with the app
- Control front from anywhere with your phone
- Door sensor telling when you door isn't secure
- Smart alerts to notify you about comings, goings, and changes in door status
We place utmost importance on keeping our customers safe in their own homes. Brothers Locksmith is here to help. Don’t put your safety and security at risk – let a trained professional install or repair your locks correctly at minimal time and cost. Give us a call today!
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