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

But you need to make sure you have the right lock for the door – and that your insurance isn’t invalidated by installing it.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 2, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC
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  • 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.

More people are fitting keyless devices to their front door – but are they worth it and do they affect your insurance?

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