With the rapid growth of IoT applications, in just a few years, the way to access and secure our daily domestic lives has transformed significantly. The sophisticated solutions of today not only offer consumers state-of-the-art home security, but a range of ways to enhance daily life. Take the automation of home security, for example, enabling consumers to control their locks and alarm systems remotely and allowing access to, say, trusted neighbours or delivery drivers without needing a physical key.
A smart connected home is, at its core, a combination of increased convenience and security – something biometrics offers on both fronts. A key barrier to consumers adopting smart home solutions are concerns about privacy and security, yet these can be assured by biometrics.
In the family home, biometric locks not only secure the house, but enable a range of personalized access controls. For example, access to potentially hazardous areas, such as medicine cabinets and kitchen drawers could be restricted to children. Similarly, in a shared house or flat, personalized controls could give housemates greater privacy by controlling access to personal and shared areas.