Key Card vs. Smart Lock: Which Hotel Safety Lock is More Secure?

 You may be shown something called a "key card" or a "smart lock" when you enter a hotel; something that helps keep your room secure. But which option is the best for protecting your belongings? So, let’s dissect more about these two techs!

What are key cards and smart locks?

Key cards are special cards that you swipe into a lock and it opens the door. They have a small chip inside that the lock can read to determine whether you’re allowed inside. Smart locks connect via technology to the hotel’s computer. A smart lock, for example, sends a message to a computer to let it know if you have permission to enter the room.

How secure are key cards and smart locks?

A risk to key cards is that some people are able to use special tools to read the chip inside. If someone were to steal your key card, they could potentially access your room. Smart locks are more difficult to hack out because (they) connect to hotel computer. That way, even if someone steal so your key, they still have to have the correct code to enter.

Are the key cards or smart locks easy to hack?

Easier to hack: a key card. That can be scanned by a special device. If they have your info, they can duplicate the key card and enter your room.” Soon smart locks - which require some knowledge of computers and secret codes to hack - will also not be crackable.

Can people game the system using key cards or smart locks?

Key cards are possible to duplicate and could result in someone entering your room without you realizing. It might lead to theft or some other crime. Smart locks prevent this type of deception by requiring special authorization from the hotel’s computer.

What are the safest locks for hotels?

On the whole, smart locks appear to provide greater security against unauthorized entry than key cards. They’re more difficult to hack, plus in addition to their connection to the hotel’s computer, they provide added security.” Although key cards couldn't be easier to use, they're not necessarily the safest method of keeping your belongings from getting pilfered in a hotel room, as smart locks can be.

So overall, when comparing key cards and smart locks for hotel safety, the latter definitely wins. They contain better technology and are more resistant to scraping. So the next time you check into a hotel, keep an eye out for a smart lock and rest assured that your stuff is safe and sound!

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