Forgot to lock your door? Now you can use your cell phone
Have you ever left your house fearing you forgot to lock the front door? Well not to worry, in the near future you will be able to lock and unlock your home on the internet.
At the CEDIA expo this week, a unit was displayed that can be wirelessly set or opened via the Internet, from a mobile phone or a computer. The battery operated locks have keypads that are locked and unlocked with 4 digit access codes; an old fashioned key can be used as a backup as well. If you forget to lock your door you can hop online and enter the code remotely. The password-protected portals also allow people to change, activate, or disable the codes.
I know your probably thinking – how is this safe? Quite frankly I feel this news will light up the eyes of many online hackers, however, the company behind the device claims that the wireless signals sent to the locks are encrypted.
A kit that includes the lock and wireless bridge to communicate with it will cost about $299. There will also be a $13 monthly charge to use the remote applications. The device will be available late next month.
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I was once locked out of my ‘05 corvette and I made a quick call to the service center and within 5 minutes the door was opened. Amazing ! Technology thinks of everything for us ?
I think tht is very good idea. Technology is a very good thing. But also think, if the cell phone’s charge go off at this time what will happen.
Good thought. The lock comes with a key as well for backup. You could always purchase one of the walking cell phone chargers I mentioned a few days ago.