How to NOT lose your keys

Losing your keys is the absolute worst. According to research by Admiral, one in five homeowners have lost a set of house keys that they’ve never found. What’s more concerning, 60% of homeowners have failed to replace the locks after losing their keys, meaning that more keys are in circulation and could end up getting into the wrong hands.

Here are our top suggestions on how to not lose your keys:

Having a dedicated place or hook to store your keys is a great step in making sure they don’t get lost. As soon as you get into a routine of storing your keys here, it’ll soon become second nature.

The Yale RFID Blocking Box is perfect for keeping your keys and car out of harm’s way. Great for keyless cards, car keys, key fobs, contactless cards and smartphones, this RFID Blocking Box blocks all electronic signals and it’s sleek, stylish design means it fits in with the aesthetic of your home.

Adding a big, bold keyring to your keys can make the world of difference. It makes them easier to find if they’re at the bottom of your bag, wedged down the side of the sofa or if you lose them when out and about, easier to identify. Especially with the darker nights rolling in, you could even look to purchase special luminescent paint to make your keys glow in the dark.

If you’re thinking of hiding are spare house key under your doormat or flowerpot, don’t. Instead, why not consider leaving your spare key with a family member or trusted neighbour? In the event that you leave your keys at work or lose them altogether, you can get peace of mind knowing that they can come to save the day, but also that your home is safe and secure also.

Another simple and easy solution is opting for the Yale Combination Key Access Box. Place a set of spare keys within the key box, set your chosen combination code and get peace of mind knowing that they’re safely locked away for as/when needed.

If you’re looking to eliminate the need for keys altogether, then why not invest in a smart door lock? Dependent on what type of lock you opt for, you can have the freedom and flexibility to unlock your door directly with your smartphone when using the app, share virtual keys with loved ones and receive real-time notifications in the event that your door is unlocked unexpectedly. Especially with the kids now back at school, you can rest easy knowing that they’ve left home on time and returned safely at the end of the day.

It’s also possible to connect your smart lock with other products from our smart security range, such as indoor Wi-Fi cameras and the Sync Smart Home Alarm. With this handy integration, it’s possible to disarm your Sync Alarm by simply unlocking your front door.

Losing your keys is very common and happens due to a bunch of different reasons, not just them being stolen. If you do find yourself in the position where you’ve left, misplaced or lost your keys, try not to panic. Call your local emergency locksmith and sit tight, help is on the way.

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