Balancing Security with Fire Safety

Specifying Smart Locks for Apartment & Multi-Residential Applications

Protecting their homes is one of the typical Australian homeowner’s highest priorities, so it is no surprise that smart locks have grown in popularity. With our growing dependence on connected devices and the rising demand for ‘smart’ homes, consumers are turning to smart lock technology as a more versatile, convenient and secure alternative to traditional locks that puts the user in control, no matter where they are.

However, with every new innovation, there are some areas of uncertainty. There is growing concern that apartment owners are compromising fire safety by choosing smart locks that are not properly fire rated. Whether through a lack of knowledge or awareness of the variety of solutions on the market, finding a smart lock solution that addresses the fire rating requirements for fire and exit doors is proving to be a challenge in today’s market.