# What to look for if you’re buying a smart lock in the UK

- Source: Guardian Business
- Published: 2026-11-02T07:00:34+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/nov/02/buying-smart-lock-uk-worth-it-affect-insurance
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/what-to-look-for-if-you-re-buying-a-smart-lock-in-the-uk-c079f2/

More people are fitting keyless devices to their front door – but are they worth it and do they affect your insurance? As the nights draw in, thoughts turn to home security. A growing number of British homeowners are choosing to upgrade their front doors with tech-enabled “keyless” smart locks, which allow them to be opened by phone, fob, fingerprint or a number pad. But you need to make sure you

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