"I can't decide," Arthur admitted, holding up the heavy traditional lock in one hand and pointing to the sleek electronic one with the other. "I trust the weight of this one, but I like the idea of my daughter not getting locked out."
Arthur stood in the hardware aisle, staring at a wall of . He was a man who liked simple things, and for forty years, a heavy metal key had been his only link to safety. But that morning, his old front door lock had finally ground to a halt, refusing to turn.
Arthur picked up a traditional deadbolt, feeling its familiar weight. It was budget-friendly and didn't require a subscription or batteries. But then his eyes drifted to a high-tech smart lock. It boasted remote access, custom entry codes, and a log of exactly who came and went.
: Sleek keypads, glowing LED rings, and biometric scanners that promised entry with a single fingerprint.