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total home control and access will enable a futureproof solution that can be added to and complemented as your needs change.
“When we look at the potential of Yale Access, we foresee a great future, as more access products are added to the all-in-one ecosystem.”
Nick Rutter and GD Rutter are less guarded in their enthusiasm for digital, saying there is “definitely a shift towards digital.”
“Even locksmiths are showing a lot more interest. For a long time, they were putting their heads in the sand and saying, ‘Yeah, but I would prefer to sell a key lock system.’ But now they’re showing a lot more interest in digital.”
While the older generation consumers may not be as in tune with anywhere, anytime access, younger people “are demanding more and more smarts,” says Nick Rutter.
“And there’s a limit to the smarts you can do when you’re still putting a key in the cylinder and turning it.
“With electronics, the sky’s the limit and people like that, especially the younger generation.”
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Easy access with new digital entrants from Yale
ASSA ABLOY has released the Yale Unity Entrance Lock (photo above left) as a Fire Rated option, having been tested to meet Australian Standard AS1905.1-2015 (certified for use of up to 2 hours on most popular fire door assemblies).
The Yale Unity Entrance Lock Fire Rated can be controlled anywhere and anytime through the Yale Access app, providing total control over the lock with the addition of the Yale Connect bridge which is required for remote access. Lock and unlock the door, grant access to others and keep track of visitor access all via a mobile device.
Also new are the Yale Digital Door Locks 3109A (photo top right) and 4109A which replace the popular 3109+ and 4109+ digital locks. Although identical externally, with updated firmware and other enhancements, they can connect to Yale Access. 3109A can be opened with PIN code, proximity card or traditional key.
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Plus, adds Nick: “Pricing has become a little bit more realistic.”
And whereas initially digital entry might only have been found on high-end homes, it’s now heading towards medium level builds, he says, not to mention growing interest among DIYers.
“The uptake is starting to really ramp up, which is good.”
Bryce Carter and Allegion have also seen tech-savvy younger home buyers ready to embrace electronic entrance products but increasing medium density construction in particular has also been driving demand for digital access and egress products.
Calling digital “a minimal cost upgrade for a maximum impact,” Bryce says Allegion’s connected electronic product is “incredibly popular and we are definitely seeing a standardisation for connected locks with our volume group home builders.
“It is positive to see the shift towards connected locks on the front door and growth in demand is evident again this year. “The connectively of multiple devices within the home is
desirable and there are now fewer cost barriers to smart home entry.”
As a result, he says: “Smart home integration is becoming a standard offer for homeowners, which is positive to see in New Zealand.”
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