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» » AS OF JULY 21ST 2017,
Amazon’s Alexa voice
recognition service will be
compatible with Yale’s Keyfree
Connected and Keyless
Connected Smart Door Locks,
when used in conjunction with
Samsung SmartThings.
The new smart lock
functionality available for Alexa
means that voice commands,
such as “Alexa, is my lock
locked” and “Alexa, lock
my lock”, trigger automatic
responses and/or actions
from the system, allowing
homeowners to check if their
home is secured. This added
reassurance for homeowners
means that they will be
more willing to invest smart
security products which offers
locksmiths the opportunity to
maximise on sales.
The Yale Smart Door Lock
functionality with Alexa is
easy to operate through a
Samsung SmartThings hub
and SmartThings app, an Alexa
device and a Yale Smart Door
Lock with Z-Wave module. The
ease of use can be a great
selling point for locksmiths,
as they are able to provide
homeowners with the ability to
monitor the status of the lock
via Alexa.
Yale’s Keyfree Connected
Smart Lock is suitable for PVC
and composite residential
doors, whereas the Keyless
connected model is designed
for traditional timber doors
fitted with a 60mm nightlatch.
www.yale.co.uk/smart-
living, www.samsung.com/
smartthings
PHOENIX TAKES
ON UAP WINDOW
RESTRICTOR
Phoenix Aluminium Ltd, based in Dublin,
has set the benchmark for high quality
glazing solutions. Established in 1982,
the company has built up a reputation
for manufacturing and installing high
quality secure window and door products
within the Commercial Sector.
» » PHOENIX HAS NOW
taken on the UAP Window
Restrictor, which can
be used on all types
of windows and doors
including uPVC, composite,
aluminium, wooden and
metal profiles.
The 20cm long cable
restricts the opening of the
window or door to just 10
cm, not only preventing
children from falling though
the gap from the inside but
providing a high security
feature on the outside.
The cable itself is made
from hardened steel,
making it extremely difficult
to cut.
What is more, as if the
UAP window restrictor
wasn’t safe enough
– it is also Biomaster
protected. The Biomaster
Antibacterial Technology
is an integral part of the
product, providing effective
antibacterial protection
and reducing the threat of
cross-contamination from
harmful bacteria.
LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | SEP/OCT 2017
Sponsored by Aldridge Security
Within this range, UAP
offers both fixed and
lockable window restrictors
– the main difference being
that the fixed window
restrictor cannot be
unlocked and so cannot
be fitted onto fire escape
windows. This makes it
ideal for places such as
hospitals, schools, nurseries
etc, where there is a need to
restrict the window opening
fully.
It is available in six
finishes and colours allowing
a colour match to a variety
of window hardware.