Did You Know? Property theft makes up 4/5 of reported crimes in Malaysia!
It is worth noting that according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, property crime (66,967) and violent crime (16,489) accounted for a whopping 80% of 83,456 crime cases in 2019.
From that number, 16,497 of them are specifically directed to house break-ins and theft.
Even though the subsequent years in 2020 and 2021 saw significant drops in property crimes, with 11,352 of them involving house break-ins & theft, property break-ins remain a major cause for concern that every homeowner should be aware of.
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What Causes Property Theft
Property theft or crime happens every year no matter whether you are living in urban or suburban areas. In short, thieves will typically target homes that have little-to-zero security, making them easier to break in and steal whatever valuable belongings they can find. This also encourages them to pull off the job as fast as possible within a short time frame.
According to the internet, these are common reasons why thieves and burglars might target your home.
Leaving The Inside of Your Home Exposed:
Aside from those who leave their landed home doors or windows open, it’s the same even for high-rise residential buildings such as apartment balconies with, say, unlocked casement/sliding doors.
Curtains That Are Drawn Open:
When Your Lights Are Off:
Alright Then, What Do I Need?
One thing you can do your home a huge favour is to have a smart door lock.
First things first, what are they anyway? They are keyless door locks that you don’t have to use physical keys to unlock.
Instead, most use numeric keypads that require the users to enter a specific or designated access code. These smart door locks can also be controlled remotely using an integrated smartphone app since they connect to your home’s Wi-Fi or Bluetooth network.
Some other smart door locks also use methods like an RFID card that you need to tap on the keypad, a simple voice command or even the fingerprint scanning method.
What Are The Benefits Of Smart Door Locks?
Unlike the usual lock and key, switching to a smart door lock will cost more. But given the smart technology and other advanced locking mechanisms, it is understandable why a smart door lock doesn’t come cheap.
Some of you might be thinking: Why should I get it if it costs more than paying for a traditional lock and key?
Three words: peace of mind.
Still not convinced? Here are the top benefits of getting a smart door lock for your home.
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Accessibility = Convenience
Imagine this possible scenario: You just got back home after a long day at work and spent some frustrating hours stuck on the MRT due to a system malfunction. Then, as if your day isn’t bad enough, the worst-case scenario happens: you realise you have misplaced your house key after searching all over your pockets and backpack.
If only you had a smart door lock installed, this familiar “misplaced house key” situation wouldn’t happen in the first place.
Smart door locks such as Aqara allow you to unlock the door by just inputting the access code on the keypads, scanning your fingerprint for access or even tapping on your iPhone & Apple Watch via Apple’s HomeKit feature.
Not to mention, seamless connectivity is often associated with smart door locks, as evidently in using a mobile app and other smart home devices to create an all-integrated and well-connected home experience.
In other words, you can enjoy the convenience of unlocking the door remotely using your smartphone.
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Assign Different Passwords
Assuming you are staying with family members or roommates, having a smart door lock that allows you to set up different or individual passwords offers an additional layer of home security. You don’t have to worry about whether it’s safe to leave a spare key in a flower pot, under the doormat or somewhere hidden around the nook and cranny.
Besides, passwords can be changed or deleted whenever it’s no longer in use, say, if one of your roommates decides to move out.
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Sending Alerts & Notifications
Not sure whether you have locked the door on your way out somewhere? Well, that can happen if you use the traditional lock and key. But with a smart door lock, it will notify you by sending out an alert directly to your smartphone.
This feature also comes in handy in case of a potential break-in when someone attempts to enter your home by damaging the smart door lock.
Now that you have read the advantages of installing a smart door lock for your home, you will realise that it was more of essential to help enhance security. So, if you are looking for a reliable smart door lock that you can count on, do check out the Aqara Smart Door Lock A100 Zigbee.
Overview
Sporting a minimalist and sleek-looking design that fits nicely in a modern home, the Aqara Smart Door Lock A100 Zigbee offers several notable features including 9 unlock methods.
You have the choice of setting your passwords regardless of permanent, one-time or periodic options. This means you can set permanent passwords for your families or roommates, and one-time passwords for visitors like your friends who visit you.
Meanwhile, periodic passwords can be set up for regular visitors like house cleaners or dog walkers, and this kind of password grants visitors access to your home only for a specific time period, such as every Monday morning from 9:00 to 11:00, so that they can only come into your home when needed.
Aside from that, this door lock also supports fingerprint scanning with a high-precision recognition rate of 98.6%, an NFC card and a mechanical key.
Fortifying your experience further is the integration of the Aqara Smart Door Lock A100 Zigbee with the Aqara Home app available for download via Google Play or App Store. Here, you can configure the settings remotely using your smartphone.
If that’s not enough, the door lock is compatible with Apple’s latest home key feature in Apple Wallet, which lets you unlock the door by tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch on the lock. Voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant are also supported, so you can ask your preferred assistant to open the door when you’re occupied in the kitchen.
Other highlights include the built-in multiple sensors that detect the door opening & closing. It will also send you an immediate alert on your smartphone if the door is left open for too long or someone tries to tamper with the lock.
Smart Door Lock A100 Zigbee - Details:
- 9 Unlock Methods: Permanent, one-time or periodic passwords, fingerprints, NFC cards, mechanical keys, Aqara home app, HomeKit/Siri and Google Assistant
- Built-in multiple sensors: Detects and notify users of long-time opening alerts, Tamper alerts, abnormal attempt alerts and cloud logs
- Zigbee 3.0 Aqara Hub: Connecting to an Aqara smart home hub lets you control the door lock remotely or by voice commands, integrate the lock into home automation, configure passwords remotely, and monitor door status remotely
- Designed with connectivity support for other smart home accessories to have a more seamless smart home experience
- Easily unlock the door with the Aqara mobile app or with Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch via Home Key in Apple Wallet
- Energy-saving technology to allow for extended use without the need to replace batteries. If the batteries run out, easily unlock it with the mechanical key or by charging the lock with a power bank via its Type C port
Who is this for?
The Aqara Smart Door Lock A100 Zigbee is designed to last for more than 1.5 years without replacing the battery frequently, thanks to its energy-saving technologies. The A100 battery pack, which has 8 AA batteries in total, is divided into two groups capable of operating independently.
This, in turn, allows the battery pack to function as a backup power supply, where it will notify the user if one of the groups runs out of power. With that, it’s perfect for Malaysians who don’t want to worry about their home security being easily tampered with, or to act as an additional layer of security.
[This post was made in collaboration with Aqara.]