Is Facial Recognition the Future of Your Front Door? A Look at the Lockly Visage

The Lockly Visage, a new smart lock boasting facial recognition, has hit the market. Sounds cool, right? But before you ditch your keys, let's dive into whether this tech is as secure as it seems. The Lockly Visage promises convenience, unlocking automatically as you approach. But does it come with hidden risks? Think about it, what if someone could unlock your door with a photo? This could be a nightmare for security, especially in cases of domestic violence or stalking. Lockly claims to use advanced 'binocular facial recognition' and radar detection to make it harder to fool the system. That's good news, but how foolproof is it really? The company also mentions a new app coming soon, which hopefully will address the current app's clunky user interface.

Right now, the app isn't exactly user-friendly. You can't just add different fingerprints or key codes easily. Instead, you have to create a separate Lockly account for each person. Seems like a hassle, especially for kids. The Lockly Visage is expensive at $349, but it's built tough with a metal exterior. It also uses a rechargeable battery pack instead of disposable ones, which is a plus for the environment. But is it worth the extra cost compared to other smart locks on the market? That's something to consider. The Visage is certainly a step forward in smart lock technology, but we need to be cautious and ask ourselves: are we comfortable giving our homes over to facial recognition? What are the potential consequences, both good and bad? These are questions we need to answer before we all start unlocking our doors with just with just a glance.

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