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 Amazon 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.
What’s more, when it comes to fitting these smart products, a recent survey highlighted that 40% of Brits would prefer professional installation, thus providing proactive trade installers with an opportunity to promote their services and increase sales by capitalising on this emerging market.
The Yale Smart Door Lock functionality with Alexa is easy to operate through a Samsung SmartThings hub and SmartThings app, an Amazon 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. This provides peace of mind that their home is securely protected.
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.
Stephen Roberts, Marketing Manager for Yale Smart Living, said: “The recent compatibility of the Yale range of smart door locks with Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings has highlighted to consumers the benefits these smart home related products can have on their everyday lives. This therefore creates opportunities for locksmiths to maximise sales by branching out into the smart home security market, one that is currently lucrative and continues to grow month by month”.
For more information on Yale’s range of smart locks visit www.yale.co.uk/smart-living, or for further information on Samsung SmartThings visit www.samsung.com/smartthings.