We have already seen what electronic doors are and how they work in a previous article, published just on the eve of the month, on the occasion of the arrival of the new models of armoured doors with electronic lock.
In this circumstance, however, we want to share with you some useful considerations, aware of the general scepticism that still hovers around this type of product. Many users, in fact, continue to show a certain diffidence towards electronic locks and continue to orient themselves – either by choice, or by fear – towards more consolidated and traditional models.
We, therefore, have reviewed the most frequently asked questions, common places and major concerns, trying to give concrete and exhaustive answers to the most frequent dilemmas.
– First of all, what is the added value of an electronic lock?
The advantages of an electronic lock are decidedly many. In fact, it is possible to control access and check the flow of people; limit access to some users only in certain time slots; eliminate the use of the key (you no longer have to look for the keys in your pockets or purse); use other opening tools, such as the alphanumeric keypad, mobile phone, fingerprint or – even – credit card!
– If the power goes out, will I stay out of the house?
Keep calm. Although these Automatic Door Locks are connected to the electrical system (from which they are powered), in fact, they are in any case equipped with a ” buffer battery “, a sort of emergency battery which is activated in the event of a system anomaly or in the absence of current.
– What if technology plays tricks on me?
As we know, the lock is the weak point (or, better, the most delicate one) of any armoured door. One of the advantages of the electronic door is that it does not have any slots. However, for those who do not really want to abandon traditional methods or prefer a progressive change, it is possible to combine the “intelligent” solution with even the most classic mechanical lock.
– Is data transmission secure?
The electronic doors that use wireless technology (and therefore require the support of a mobile phone or any other portable device) work, unlike those with an alphanumeric keypad – via an encrypted communication.
In this regard, many of you continue to wonder whether this data transmission over the air is safe or not, since, by now, even thieves and criminals seem to be increasingly “qualified”. Obviously, the higher the quality of the electronic lock, the more complex the cryptographic key used will be.
To make you understand what we are talking about, suffice it to say that if all the computers in the world were operating simultaneously and at maximum power, it would take thousands of years to decipher the code; taking into account the fact that such an “effort” would require such an energy that, however, it would be difficult to provide.
But that’s not all, because the app uses a random “session key “valid only for that specific transmission. In this way, communication between the device and the Electronic Door Lock is always protected and secure.
We close this brief discussion with the hope of having been useful both to our customers and to our readers, always remaining available for any advice or clarification on the matter. As we always like to say, in fact, our door – whether electronic or not – is always open.
