Smart Lock Security: The 2024 Technical Assessment Guide Every Home Inspector Must Know
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As a staggering 73% of new residential construction now includes at least one smart lock, home inspectors face a critical challenge: evaluating security systems that are as much about software as they are about hardware. Gone are the days when checking a deadbolt meant simply testing its physical integrity. Today's smart locks introduce complex vulnerabilities that merge the physical and digital worlds, requiring inspectors to understand everything from wireless protocols to encryption standards.