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Smart parking locks are devices that are installed on parking spaces to prevent unauthorized parking and to reserve parking spaces for authorized users. IoT parking locks can be controlled and monitored remotely through a smartphone or other internet-connected device. Intelligent parking locks provide users the ability to lock and unlock their parking spaces from anywhere, as well as distribute virtual keys to visitors. Smart parking locks can also track the status and location of the parking space, and alert users of any tampering or unauthorized access.
Depending on the communication technology they use, different types of smart parking locks are available in the market. Some IoT parking locks use 4G and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to connect to the internet and the smartphone, while others use BLE only. The user’s needs and preferences determine the choice of the type of smart parking lock.
4G and BLE IoT parking locks use both 4G and BLE to communicate with the internet and the smartphone. These intelligent parking locks can lock and unlock remotely from anywhere, as well as locally using BLE. They can also track the location and status of the parking space using GPS and 4G. 4G and BLE smart parking locks suit scenarios where the user needs to access the parking space from a distance, or where the parking space location is not fixed or known. For example, public parking lots, shared parking spaces, or delivery boxes can use 4G and BLE smart parking locks.
BLE-only IoT parking locks use only BLE to communicate with the smartphone. These intelligent parking locks can lock and unlock locally using BLE, but not remotely. They can also track the status of the parking space using BLE, but not the location. BLE-only smart parking locks suit scenarios where the user needs to access the parking space nearby, or where the parking space location is fixed or known. For example, private parking spaces, personal parking spaces, or lockers can use BLE-only smart parking locks.
The benefits of using smart parking locks are numerous and significant. IoT parking locks can help you:
- Enhance your parking security and convenience by eliminating the need for physical barriers, such as chains, cones, or signs, which can be easily removed or damaged.
- Manage your parking access and permissions by creating and sharing virtual keys with different users, such as family, friends, or service providers, and setting time limits and schedules for each key.
- Monitor your parking activity and history by receiving real-time notifications and reports on the parking status, location, and usage, and viewing the parking logs and events.
- Prevent and detect parking issues and threats by being alerted of any low battery, malfunction, tampering, or unauthorized access, and locating and fixing the parking problems.
The risks of not using smart parking locks are also numerous and significant. Not using IoT parking locks can expose you to:
- Low parking security and convenience by relying on physical barriers, which can be easily removed or damaged, and having to install and remove them every time you need to park or leave your parking space.
- Poor parking access and permissions management by having to distribute and collect physical keys or tokens from different users, and having no control or visibility over who has access to your parking space and when.
- Lack of parking activity and history monitoring by having no data or information on the parking status, location, and usage, and having no way to track or audit the parking logs and events.
- Vulnerability to parking issues and threats by being unaware of any low battery, malfunction, tampering, or unauthorized access, and having no way to locate or fix the parking problems.
As you can see, smart parking locks are essential for various parking applications and benefits. If you want to improve your parking security and convenience, you should consider using IoT parking locks. They can help you lock, unlock, and manage your parking space without a physical barrier, from anywhere, as well as track and monitor your parking activity and history. They can also help you prevent and detect parking issues and threats. Intelligent parking locks are the smart way to handle your parking needs.