Homeowners are beginning to see the value of installing electronic push button locks on external doors. There are many types on the market that are perfectly suited to install in homes, they are usually decorative and easy to install and program.

One of the main benefits is the immediate upgrade you experience in your home security. It is documented that would be intruders will avoid homes with secure locking systems in place in favour of homes less well secured. You also no longer have to worry about missing, lost or stolen keys. Nor do you need to hide a key under a plant or in some other semi-obscure place, in order for those without keys to be able to get into your home. Burglars instinctively know exactly where to check for hidden keys, thus it really is poor security to hide them no matter how well hidden you may think they are.

Perhaps the greatest benefit is that you are able to tailor pin codes to each person needing to gain entrance to your home. Some people do have difficulty remembering number sequences, especially at first, thus giving them a series of numbers that is easy to memorize is really the best option. Otherwise, people will tend to write down the pin code “just until they have it memorized” which undoes all the good security measures you undertake when installing a push button lock. This means that your children can arrive home before you and enter their home safely without having to fumble with keys. You can also give guests their own pin code to use while staying with you, and then erase it immediately after they have left. It is also helpful to give trusted friends or neighbours their own code if they are going to be feeding your pets and watering your plants while you are on vacation.

Pushbutton locks really do provide a win-win situation all around, for you and your home’s security, and for those who need to be able to safely enter your home. They are also a great deterrent to would be intruders. Thankfully they are relatively easy to install and fairly cheap to buy.