Smart locks in 2026 are dramatically better than the 2020 generation — but only three brands are worth installing.
For most single-family homes we install the Schlage Encode Plus. Native Apple Home Key + Matter support means it works with every phone in the house.
For rentals and Airbnbs the Yale Assure 2 with Yale Access is still the gold standard for issuing time-limited codes.
Avoid any smart lock without a physical key override. Batteries die at the worst possible moment.
Follow-up questions readers ask after this post.
Our nearest mobile van typically reaches Home Security in about 15 minutes for emergency car and house lockouts. Response can be slightly longer during bad weather or peak hours, but we prioritize lockouts over scheduled work every time.
Every technician working Home Security is licensed, bonded, insured and background-checked. Ask for photo ID at the door — a legitimate locksmith will always have it ready.
Almost always. For house lockouts in Home Security we start with non-destructive entry — picking, bumping or bypassing the lock — so your existing hardware keeps working. Drilling is only used as a last resort on rare high-security cylinders.
That's one of our most common commercial jobs in Home Security. Same-day rekey after staffing changes is standard, and we also service master-key systems, panic bars, Adams Rite storefront hardware, electric strikes and mag locks.
Yes. The day you close on a home in Home Security, assume 3–10 old keys are still in circulation — previous owners, cleaners, dog walkers, contractors. Rekeying every exterior lock takes about 10 minutes per door and invalidates every old key.
Yes — broken key extraction, ignition repair and worn-lock replacement are all standard truck stock for our Home Security auto locksmiths. Most extractions are done in under 10 minutes without towing the vehicle.