Time to smarten up the locks on your door

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₹1,800 crore) in 2025 from only $15.44 million in 2017, registering a growth rate of 39.79%. UNLOCK CONVENIENCE At their core, smart locks do not enhance security compared to mechanical locks, but they add a layer of convenience that in turn, leads to better access control and raises the security posture. Arindam Paul, chief business officer at Atomberg, an Indian company which manufacturers and retails smart locks, says, “Some people feel smart locks are safer than traditional locks as they can remotely monitor and track every entry and exit." Smart locks make it easy to get in and out without the need to juggle keys or have someone lock/unlock the door.

They unlock several additional scenarios. You can allow one-time or permanent access to visitors to your home. One can give temporary access to a neighbour, for example, who’s volunteered to water your plants while you are on vacation.

At our home, my sister, who lives close by, has permanent access enabled. Akhil Pruthi, a Goa-based education management professional, has enabled fingerprint-based access for his cook. “She gets in by herself daily.

There’s no physical key involved—so I don’t have to worry about its duplication." Plus, the app provides an activity log, which ensures that access is not misused. All smart locks are made to fit wooden doors of a certain width and the existing lock hole with little to no modification. While most brands offer free installation in major cities, a local carpenter can also install them.