--- title: What’s the Best Lock for Your Front Door? description: There’s more to choosing a lock than picking the prettiest handset or cheapest deadbolt. Here’s how to find the best lock for your front door. image: https://info.betterdoor.com/hubfs/Depositphotos_6065369_original.jpg ---  Enjoy FREE Standard Shipping on many items throughout the site! 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Do you know what to look for? What are your preferences? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you’re shopping for new locks: - Do you have a home security system you’d like to connect a lock to? - Do you have a large family or multiple people who need access to your home when you aren’t around? If so, how many keys will you have to copy after replacing your locks? - Do you prefer the strongest lock on the market or one with smartphone connectivity?    --- **Mechanical Locks** *Examples: Deadbolts and mortise locks* Mechanical locks are well...mechanical. You put the key in, turn it, and you’ve locked (or unlocked) the door. **PROS** - Traditional locking mechanisms offer the **highest level of protection** against bumping or breaking the lock. - They are **low maintenance** and easy to use. - They’re available in Multi-Point configurations, like the [Trilennium® Multi-Point Locking Systems](https://www.betterdoor.com/product-category/locks-and-hardware/lock-systems/), which provide **superior protection** by securing your door at 3 or 5 points along the door frame. These are made with a combination of deadbolts and locks on the header and sill, depending on which configuration is a good fit for your entry door.  **CONS** - They **require keys specific** to each lock in order to operate. While there is an added level of security to this, it can pose a threat if babysitters, kids, or in-laws lose their key. - Rekeying locks **isn’t cheap**, and you don’t want the lost key to fall into the wrong hands. - You’ll **require multiple copies** of your house key for family, friends, or other people who need access to the house when you’re away. - Since mechanical locks require a physical key, you **could accidentally lock yourself out of the house. **     **Electronic Locks** *Examples: Keypad locks and smart locks* Keypad locks are unlocked with an access code, and smart locks can connect with your home security system and smartphone for remote access. **PROS** - As long as you have the access code or a smartphone, it’s **almost impossible to lock yourself out of the house.** - Guests can use a **temporary passcode to gain access to the house without requiring a physical copy of your house key.** Or, with a smart lock, you can grant them access remotely. - Electronic door locks **offer a lot by way of convenience** since you don’t have to keep up with a key or fiddle with a mechanical lock when you have your hands full. - Smart locks **can be integrated with your home security system** to alert you when people enter (or attempt to enter) your home or if someone tampers with the lock. **CONS** - As with any electronic device, **they can act up and experience connectivity issues** when integrated with your home security system and smartphones. - Keypad locks **require battery checks occasionally,** making them a tad higher maintenance than mechanical locks. - Since smart locks are **vulnerable to physical and cyber manipulation**, some homeowners feel they provide less overall security in favor of offering sheer convenience. - Electronic locks are **not always available with multi-point locking systems**, so you don’t get the maximum security. Whatever lock you choose for your home, BetterDoor offers the following to Trilennium® mechanical locks to help you install the perfect fit for your front door: 1. Lock kits 2. Handsets 3. Lock systems 4. 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