Jordan O'BrienIn a world of smart thermostats and connected fridges, it is archaic to be opening the front door with mechanical key technology that has hardly changed since the 1800, says Assa Abloy. Offering an alternative, the company has announced ENTR an affordable, sustainable 21st-century solution, promising easy installation to put the user in total control of door security.
Replacing an existing lock cylinder with an ENTR lock enables the user to access their home or office using a smartphone App, keypad PIN, remote control or even via fingerprint. But this increased convenience does not only apply to the user. It also benefits those they want to let in.
With ENTR, there’s no longer any need to cut spare keys for kids, cleaners, carers or temporary workers. It takes a couple of swipes on a phone or tablet screen to share digital keys with family or anyone who needs to access your home or office — and to revoke those keys instantly when required.
The ENTR also locks itself automatically when the user exits. Remembering to take their keys with them and worrying whether they locked the door properly become a thing of the past.
Assa Abloy says it takes just a few minutes for a skilled DIY enthusiast or a professional installer to retrofit an ENTR lock to an existing front door. There’s no wiring or drilling and no need for cabling. It can be installed by replacing the existing cylinder with the new ENTR digital lock.
Because ENTR is powered by rechargeable batteries that only require 16 hours’ charging per year over their 5-year lifespan, it’s cheap to run and has a kind environmental footprint. Recyclable packaging and battery, as well as a lock that’s 90% recyclable, further enhance the sustainability credentials.
ENTR adds more than just convenience. The security benefits start as soon as it’s installed. Lock mechanics are based on patented high-security technologies from some of Europe’s most trusted locking brands.
Users can customise their ENTR installation, adding unlocking via keypad PIN, remote control or fingerprint wall reader, in addition to the App.
Because ENTR is built using standard protocols, it also integrates into several leading European smart home and home automation ecosystems, allowing users to control their front door lock from the same interface that operates the thermostat, lighting, smoke alarms or other devices around a smart home. ENTR is sold Europe-wide under multiple locking brands, including Yale, Mul-T-Lock, TESA, KESO, Vachette, NEMEF and FAB.
Thomas Schulz, EMEA marketing and communications director, digital access solutions, at ASSA ABLOY says: “We built ENTR with consumer demands in mind — to give them more control, more security and more convenience. That’s probably why Wareable.com called ENTR ‘the smartest smart lock of the lot’*. We invite everyone to try ENTR and ensure their smart home starts with a smart door.”