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the technology will go wrong and
their house will stop working. This
is equally true of business owners
and security managers, where they
have the added worry of sensitive
data and budget management. The
reassurance of a brand and trade
professionals that understand the
products and has a pedigree in
this area will be invaluable when
it comes to securing sales and
introducing smart security.
Although the technology is
developing rapidly and larger
names are entering the market, it
should not be a barrier to entry for
locksmiths. So, how can locksmiths
capitalise on this trend and what
support is available to integrate this
into their business?
installation and this is especially
true when it comes to new products
on the market that people are
less familiar with. This creates an
ideal opportunity for locksmiths to
promote their services and become
advocates of smart home security
solutions. Although there is a
desire amongst homeowners for
these lifestyle products there is still
apprehension around their reliability,
particularly in relation to security.
When it comes to fitting smart
products, 40% of homeowners
would prefer professional
Mul-T-Lock offers a range of products, which can help locksmiths
access the elmech and smart home market. This includes
products such as ENTR, SMARTair, Traka 21 and CLIQ,
which are suitable for a number of applications.
Combining Mul-T-Lock’s security
products with today’s advanced
technology, ENTR gives you
secure, convenient keyless control
over the access to your home.
You have a variety of ways to
unlock your door, via a mobile app,
fingerprint reader, pin code reader
or remote fob and programme
scheduled access authorisations
and much more.
See: https://youtu.be/I1psGEwJToE
Traka 21, a stand-alone key
management system, combines
innovative RFID technology and
robust design for locksmiths to
offer small and medium sized
businesses and homeowners
intelligent management of up
to 21 keys or keysets in an
affordable plug and play unit.
CLIQ offers locksmiths an entrylevel solution, combining both
mechanical and elmech technology.
The intelligent key and cylinder
solution, CLIQ® allows controlled
key and access management
without the complexity or cost of a
hard wired system, and is popular
amongst locksmiths and end
users thanks to its efficiency and
enhanced security features.
See: https://youtu.be/ZUulaN3GkG4
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