What's a Digital Door Lock?
A digital door lock is any electronic lock that uses a battery-powered mechanism and a keypad, app, fingerprint, or other digital input instead of (or in addition to) a physical key. They've gone from niche to mainstream in the last decade, and for many Auburn homeowners they've completely replaced traditional keyed locks.
Digital vs. Smart vs. Keyless — What's the Difference?
People use these terms differently, but here's how we use them:
- Digital lock — Any electronic lock. Could be a simple keypad with no internet, or a fully connected smart lock. Battery-powered.
- Smart lock — A digital lock that's internet-connected (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave) and can be controlled remotely or integrated with smart-home systems.
- Keyless entry — Any system that doesn't require a physical key. Includes digital, smart, and biometric options.
Many digital locks are not smart locks — just battery-powered keypads with no internet connection. For homeowners who want keyless convenience without the smart-home stuff, these are often the right choice: simpler, cheaper, fewer batteries, less to go wrong.
Types of Digital Door Locks We Install
- Simple keypad deadbolts — Enter a 4-8 digit code, the bolt retracts. No app, no Wi-Fi, no account. Often the most reliable choice for tech-averse households.
- Keypad deadbolts with app connection — Keypad works standalone, but you can also pair with an app via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for code management, logs, and remote unlocking.
- Electronic levers — Lever-handle version of digital locks. Common for interior/secondary doors and accessibility installs.
- Digital lock with key override — Most digital locks include a hidden physical key in case the battery ever dies completely.
- Touchscreen locks — Sleek glass touch panel instead of physical buttons. Looks modern; cleans easily.
- Combination digital + fingerprint — PIN code OR fingerprint, whichever is faster. Popular for families.
Brands We Install
Schlage Encode, Schlage Connect, Yale Assure, Kwikset Halo, Kwikset SmartCode, August Wi-Fi, Level, Lockly, Eufy, Aqara, Ultraloq, and others. We don't push any particular brand — we recommend based on your specific needs.
Call (253) 796-8550 for digital door lock installation in Auburn.
