Get locks that open at your command
Intelligent door locksets let you open your home with just a few simple swipes of your smartphone or clicks on your PC, doing away with the need to hide a key under that faux rock in the front yard. They’re as secure as standard locks, and are wirelessly enabled so you can unlock the door from your phone, if, say, the plumber is scheduled to fix your commode. Try the Z-Wave Yale Real Living Deadbolt, which has an intuitive touchscreen. When family members enter the correct code to unlock the door, you’ll receive a text message or email to know they’ve arrived safely. It can be opened with a key, too, if you’re old school.