NEW TECH IS THE KEY TO SMARTER SECURITY

eople of all ages are now turning to smart home technology, a trend largely driven by the pandemic, which forced everyone to more actively engage with online tools. This shift in consumer behaviour has accelerated the launch of smart door locks, providing specifiers with more choice than ever before. Thanks to customer research and innovation, new electronic locks are coming onto the market offering a range of benefits for the public sector. Not only do these products have the potential to significantly improve security across residential properties, but they also ensure more convenience for tenants and social landlords.

One of the latest electronic locks to launch is the IONIC. This product follows five years of research and development, ensuring it features the technology and functions required to meet the changing needs of residents and property owners.

Simple to install and easy to use, the lock can be operated using a smartphone app, a fob, push button on the inside or a thumb turn. When a resident gets to the door, they simply press the handle down and walk in.

The time it takes for the lock to activate can be adjusted to suit the resident. The app can be used to set up new users and time settings, allowing one-off access for workmen or regular access for cleaners or carers, for example.

An override key can be used in an emergency and when tenants leave a property ensuring a swifter and safer handover. This key, and the main control unit on the inside of the door, can be replaced by a social landlord in less than 10 minutes, meaning there is no need to change the whole lock or the door when a tenant vacates the building. After unscrewing the unit, the wiring loom can be simply unclipped, requiring no special skills. Any existing fob can be reprogrammed in seconds.

Based on the latest mechanical and car vehicle technology, the IONIC has been developed to offer the most advanced security encryption on the market. The fob codes can’t be stolen by intercepting the signal in the same way that thieves target keyless cars. This is because every fob has been manufactured with two million rolling codes, making every transmission unique. Face recognition further enhances security, and no server is needed to control the lock that holds no data.

To ensure the lock is as reliable as possible, the electronics have been developed by a specialist manufacturer in Europe. Every printed circuit board is tested multiple times before being shipped to the UK for assembly.

As technology continues to evolve, electronic door locks are becoming more effective and accessible for the public sector. New designs and innovation mean that property managers and residents can be assured of more secure and flexible solutions that will meet their needs now and in the future.

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