Smart lock setup in Honiton
Looking for professional smart lock setup help in Honiton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable tech help services across Honiton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Honiton
Smart lock professionally installed and set up on your door. Unlock with your phone, a code, or still use keys if you want. Never worry about losing your keys or getting locked out again.
### The Lock That Actually Makes Sense
Remember the last time you **stood in the rain** searching through your bag for keys? Or had to drive across town to let someone in?
Smart locks fix both problems. Phone in pocket? Door unlocks. Need to let the cleaner in? Send them a code that works once. Forgot to lock up? Do it from the sofa.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Best use case is giving temporary codes to tradespeople, cleaners, or guests. They get in when needed, code expires after, you see exactly when they came and left.
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### Why Professional Installation Matters
These aren't difficult to fit if you know what you're doing. But if you don't, you can end up with a £200 paperweight that doesn't quite work properly.
| ✅ Professionally Fitted | ❌ DIY Attempt | |-------------------------|----------------| | Works first time | Hours of YouTube troubleshooting | | All features set up properly | Half the features never configured | | Compatible checked before buying | Find out it doesn't fit after opening box | | Someone to blame if it goes wrong | Nobody to help when it doesn't work |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Check** | Verify your door is compatible, recommend suitable lock | | **Fit** | Remove old lock, install smart lock, test mechanism | | **Configure** | Set up app, create codes, connect to WiFi/Bluetooth |
**📦 You're Left With** - Smart lock working perfectly - App configured on your phone - Codes set up for family/regular visitors - Understanding of how everything works
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### Pricing Guide
| What's Involved | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-----------------|----------------|------------| | Basic smart lock installation | 1 hr | **£60** | | Complex door or additional setup | 1.5 hrs | **£85** | | Multiple locks or integration | 2 hrs | **£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Lock hardware not included - you buy that separately or I can advise.*
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### Perfect For You If...
✅ **You're always losing keys** - join the club
✅ **You have a cleaner or dog walker** - give them temporary codes
✅ **You want to check if you locked the door** - from anywhere
✅ **You've got an Airbnb** - guest codes that auto-expire are brilliant
Why Choose Us for Smart lock setup in Honiton?
Never locked out again
No keys to lose or forget
Let people in remotely
Works with existing door in most cases
What to Expect
### Step 1: Compatibility Check I'll look at your door, work out what lock will fit, and recommend options. Some doors are straightforward, some need extra work. You'll know before we start. ### Step 2: Physical Installation Old lock out, new smart lock in. This is the same as fitting any lock - the smart bit comes after. Most doors take under an hour. ### Step 3: Setup & Configuration Connect it to your phone, set up the app, create user codes, test everything works. You'll leave knowing how to use all the features.
Our Honiton Service Coverage
We cover Honiton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Honiton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🏡 **Renting?** Check with your landlord first. Most smart locks fit without modifying the door, but some landlords are funny about it. Keep your old lock to swap back when you move. **Multiple doors?** Some systems let you control several smart locks from one app. Front door, back door, shed - all manageable from your phone. **Exeter's older doors?** We've got loads of Victorian and Edwardian properties in Exeter with non-standard door setups. Usually fixable, but might need a specific lock model or minor adaptation. **Integration with other smart home stuff?** Most smart locks work with Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit. I can set this up so you can unlock with voice commands if you want.
Frequently Asked Questions about Smart lock setup in Honiton
Will a smart lock work with my existing door?
Usually yes - most smart locks replace your existing lock mechanism and work with the same hole and handle setup. I'll need to check your specific door, but unless it's something really unusual, we can make it work.
What happens if the battery dies?
Smart locks warn you weeks before battery dies. But even if it does die, there's always a physical key backup (keep one hidden outside or with a neighbour). Some can also be jump-started with a 9V battery held to the outside.
Can I still use normal keys or is it phone-only?
You can use both. Smart locks usually support: phone app, keypad code, physical key, and often voice commands (Alexa/Google). Multiple ways in means you're never stuck.
Will this work if my WiFi goes down?
Depends on the lock. Some work via Bluetooth so they don't need WiFi to unlock with your phone. Others need WiFi for remote access but still work locally. I'll explain how yours works when I install it.
How secure are these compared to normal locks?
Same or better. They've got the same physical lock mechanism as a good quality traditional lock, plus they log who comes and goes. Most can't be picked remotely - that's TV nonsense. Biggest risk is someone nicking your phone, but you've got a passcode on that anyway.
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