Smart door locks are becoming increasingly popular.
The models offer a number of advantages.
But how secure are smart door locks?
Here is the test.
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Smart door locks have long since ceased to be a vision.
Opening the door using a smartphone, fingerprint, PIN entry or transponder is now common practice.
Some models also work with GeoFencing.
They open as soon as you approach the door.
Others can also be integrated into the smart home system *.
More and more house and apartment owners are choosing a smart door lock.
Of course, smart door locks cost more than mechanical models.
In addition to the price, security also plays a large - if not the decisive - role.
So how secure are smart door locks?
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How secure are smart door locks?
The key factor:
Unfortunately, it happens more often and faster than you think.
The key is lost!
With a smart door lock, you no longer need a key.
If you lose your smartphone, you can quickly revoke the access rights.
This means that no stranger has access to the house or apartment.
Lock history:
Some smart door locks have a tracking system.
So you can see exactly who last unlocked the door and when.
Activities that are not traceable will be sent directly to you by push message.
In this way, parents can transparently track whether and when their children have arrived home safely.
Secure radio connection:
the key cannot be lost, but what about the connection? The following applies here: the shorter the wireless connection, the more secure the smart door lock is. This is particularly important for transponders or other components that communicate via NFC (Near Field Communication), RFID (radio-frequency identification) or Bluetooth. The electronic door lock should also have AES encryption. In connection with the WLAN, the network should be particularly secure.
Protection against hackers:
Everyone knows the pictures from films: a burglar quickly gains access to the house using a laptop, the door lock is cracked.
However, some smart door locks are still installed on the inside so that burglars cannot even see that they are dealing with a smart door.
In general, smart door locks are more likely to deter burglars than conventional locks.
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Smart door lock: Eqiva Bluetooth Smart door lock drive - test result 2.1
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Eqiva Bluetooth Smart door lock drive
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price |
79.95 euros |
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connection |
Bluetooth (encrypted communication) |
control |
Via app on the smartphone (Apple + Android) |
Usable |
Doors with standard locking cylinder (cylinder must protrude 8 to 15 mm on the inside) |
Smart home integration |
X |
Extras |
Time control (locking) |
The offer: Eqiva Bluetooth Smart door lock drive
Smart door lock: Hörmann SmartKey - test result 2.2
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Smart door lock Hörmann SmartKey
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price |
219.00 euros |
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connection |
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS |
control |
Hand transmitter, wireless indoor button or BiSecur app |
Usable |
Doors with standard locking cylinder (cylinder must protrude 7 to 12 mm on the inside) |
Smart home integration |
X |
Extras |
Sleep mode |
The offer: Smart door lock Hörmann SmartKey
Smart door lock: Nuki Smart Lock 2.0 - test result 2.2
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Nuki Smart Lock 2.0
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price |
198.99 euros instead of 229.00 euros |
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connection |
Bluetooth, WiFi |
control |
Via app on the smartphone (Apple + Android) |
Usable |
Doors with lock cylinder |
Smart home integration |
✓ |
Extras |
Time control, geofencing, voice assistant (Apple, Google, Alexa) |
About the offer: Nuki Smart Lock 2.0
Smart door lock: ABUS HomeTec Pro wireless door lock drive CFA3000 - test result 2.4
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ABUS HomeTec Pro wireless door lock drive CFA3000
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price |
105 euros instead of 155 euros |
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connection |
Radio (AES 128-bit encryption) |
control |
Remote control, keyboard |
Usable |
Doors with standard locking cylinder (cylinder must protrude 7 to 12 mm on the inside) |
Smart home integration |
X |
Extras |
Time control (locking) |
The offer: ABUS HomeTec Pro wireless door lock drive CFA3000
Smart door lock: ekey uno fingerprint incl. Eqiva Bluetooth Smart door lock drive - test result 2.4
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ekey uno fingerprint including Eqiva Bluetooth Smart door lock drive
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price |
325.00 euros |
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connection |
Wireless |
control |
Fingerprint (registration via app) |
Usable |
Doors with standard locking cylinder (cylinder must protrude 8 to 15 mm on the inside) |
Smart home integration |
X |
Extras |
Time control (locking), fingerprint |
The offer: ekey uno fingerprint incl. Eqiva Bluetooth Smart door lock drive
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