Key by Amazon vs Lockitron

Struggling to choose between Key by Amazon and Lockitron? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Key by Amazon is a Home & Family solution with tags like home-access, digital-keys, vacation-rentals, car-access, appbased-keys.

It boasts features such as Allows users to access homes, cars, vacation rentals etc using a smartphone app instead of a physical key, Uses secure access codes and app technology to replace physical keys, Can grant timed access or permanent access to guests, Integrates with smart home platforms and smart locks, Provides activity logs and notifications for access attempts, Can revoke access remotely at any time and pros including Convenient and easy access without carrying physical keys, More secure than physical keys which can be lost, stolen or copied, Allows remote management and access control, Integrates with other smart home and IoT platforms, Can track and monitor access attempts and history.

On the other hand, Lockitron is a Home & Family product tagged with lock, smart-lock, home-automation, remote-access.

Its standout features include Remote lock/unlock doors through app, Create virtual keys for others, Receive notifications when doors are opened/closed, Integration with other smart home devices, Schedule/automate locking and unlocking, Grant timed access to guests, Check lock status and battery level, and it shines with pros like Increased security and convenience, No need to carry keys or hide them for guests, Monitor home access remotely, Integrates with other smart devices, Hands-free unlock when arriving home.

Feature	Key by Amazon	Lockitron
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Primary Category	Home & Family	Home & Family

Product Overview

Key by Amazon

Description: Key by Amazon is a digital key service that allows customers to access homes, cars, vacation rentals etc using their smartphone instead of a traditional key. It uses secure access codes and app technology to replace physical keys.

Lockitron

Description: Lockitron is a smart lock that allows you to control and monitor your door locks from your phone. It can lock and unlock doors through the app, create virtual keys for others, and send notifications when doors are opened or closed.

Key Features Comparison

Key by Amazon Features

• Allows users to access homes, cars, vacation rentals etc using a smartphone app instead of a physical key
• Uses secure access codes and app technology to replace physical keys
• Can grant timed access or permanent access to guests
• Integrates with smart home platforms and smart locks
• Provides activity logs and notifications for access attempts
• Can revoke access remotely at any time

Lockitron Features

• Remote lock/unlock doors through app
• Create virtual keys for others
• Receive notifications when doors are opened/closed
• Integration with other smart home devices
• Schedule/automate locking and unlocking
• Grant timed access to guests
• Check lock status and battery level

Pros & Cons Analysis

Key by Amazon

Pros

• Convenient and easy access without carrying physical keys
• More secure than physical keys which can be lost, stolen or copied
• Allows remote management and access control
• Integrates with other smart home and IoT platforms
• Can track and monitor access attempts and history

Cons

• Relies on smartphone app and connectivity
• Potential security and privacy risks if hacked
• May not work in areas with poor cell reception
• Requires all users to have a smartphone
• Upfront cost of smart locks and equipment

Lockitron

Pros

• Increased security and convenience
• No need to carry keys or hide them for guests
• Monitor home access remotely
• Integrates with other smart devices
• Hands-free unlock when arriving home

Cons

• Requires WiFi connectivity
• Potential security risks if hacked
• No key backup if batteries die
• Upfront cost more than traditional locks
• Possible connectivity issues

Pricing Comparison

Key by Amazon

• Free
• Subscription-Based

Lockitron

• One-time Purchase
• Subscription-Based