Upgrading? Why Lockin Is Ideal for Your Current Lock Setup

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Executive Summary

Thinking about upgrading your front door, but the idea of drilling, rewiring, or doing a full-on “smart home makeover” makes you want to take a nap instead? You’re in good company.

A lot of homeowners want better security, smarter access, and peace of mind—but assume a smart lock means:

Replacing all their existing door hardware
Paying yet another monthly subscription
Getting stuck in one tech ecosystem that might feel outdated in a few years

That’s exactly where the Lockin Veno Pro Palm Vein Recognition Video Smart Lock comes in. It’s built to work with your existing lock setup, upgrade your security with camera + AI + smart access, and slide right into your smart home—without turning your weekend into a renovation project.

In this article, we’ll walk through:

Why a “lock-in” upgrade (keeping your door, swapping the lock) is smarter than a full hardware overhaul
How Lockin Veno Pro fits into most standard deadbolt setups
The real-world security and convenience upgrades you’ll actually feel day to day
Practical tips for deciding if now’s the right time to make the switch

Introduction: The “I’ll Upgrade Later” Trap

Tell me if this sounds familiar:

Your deadbolt “works fine,” but you still double-check it before bed.
Your doorbell camera gives you potato-quality footage you squint at, wondering if that’s your package or a leaf.
You juggle keys, PINs, and multiple apps for different devices that don’t really talk to each other.

So you think: “I’ll upgrade when we redo the front door,” or “I’ll sort this out when we move.”

Here’s the thing: security and convenience aren’t “someday” problems. They’re everyday problems. And the solution doesn’t require a new door, a new frame, or a personality shift into “tech enthusiast.”

Upgrade the lock, not your entire life.

Let’s dig into why that’s the smartest move for most homes right now.

Market Insights: Why Smart Lock Upgrades Are Surging

Smart locks used to be fun gadgets for early adopters. Now? They’re quickly becoming part of the standard front door setup—like a doorbell or a welcome mat.

Here’s what’s driving that shift.

1. Security Is No Longer Just About the Bolt

Traditional locks do one job: keep the door closed. But life at your front door is busier and messier than that:

Packages show up when you’re not home (and sometimes disappear just as fast)
Friends, sitters, dog walkers, and cleaners need access at different times
Kids forget keys, guests arrive early, and you’re stuck coordinating from afar

That’s why video doorbells exploded in popularity. They let you see what’s going on.

But they’re mostly reactive: you watch what happened after the fact.

Smart locks like Lockin Veno Pro connect the dots. You get access control + monitoring + detection in one device. You’re not just watching your front door anymore—you’re managing it.

2. People Want Smart, Not Complicated

The average home is drowning in:

Too many apps
Too many subscriptions
Devices that refuse to play nicely together

The smart devices that are winning now share a few traits:

They’re Matter-compatible (so they work with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, etc.)
They install with a basic screwdriver, not a tool kit from a TV renovation show
They don’t hide features behind monthly fees

Lockin Veno Pro is very much in that camp—smart, but not fussy. No special hub required. No “starter plan” that suddenly locks features behind a paywall.

3. Retrofitting Beats “Rip and Replace”

Instead of “tear everything out and start over,” more homeowners are choosing gentle, targeted upgrades:

Keep the door and frame
Swap out just the lock hardware
Add security and smarts without construction dust or permits

This retrofit approach is:

Cheaper
Faster
Easier to undo or modify later

And if you’re a renter or just not into permanent structural changes? It’s a no-brainer.

Why Lockin Is Ideal for Your Current Lock Setup

A Retrofit Mindset: Upgrade the Brain, Not the Entire Body

Think of your door like a body:

The door and frame = the skeleton
The deadbolt = the muscles
The smart tech = the brain

You don’t replace the skeleton just because you want a smarter brain.

The Lockin Veno Pro is designed as a drop-in upgrade for most standard deadbolt setups:

Fits doors with a rectangular latch faceplate cutout
Installs in about the time it takes to make coffee—around 15 minutes—with just a screwdriver
Comes with its own standard deadbolt lock body in the box

No rewiring. No fishing wires through walls. No begging a contractor to “just drill one more hole.”

Quick caveat: It’s not built for storm doors that sit in front of your main door, because those can block the camera. If you’ve got a typical front door without a storm door, you’re usually good.

Keep the Feel of Your Home, Modernize the Core

One reason people delay upgrades? They worry a techy lock will look like a gadget bolted onto a door they actually like.

Lockin Veno Pro is designed to be more “modern smartphone” than “robot head”:

A clean, tempered glass front panel
Slim, minimal, modern profile that complements most doors instead of clashing with them

Underneath that sleek look, it still means business. It’s built to security and durability standards (BHMA Grade 2) and has weather resistance (IP65)—so it’s ready for rainy days, hot summers, and everything in between.

You don’t have to trade personality or curb appeal for protection. You get both.

Product Relevance: How Lockin Veno Pro Transforms a Basic Lock

Lockin Veno Pro isn’t just a smart lock. It’s:

A smart lock
A video doorbell
An AI security camera
An access manager

All rolled into one device, living right where your old deadbolt used to.

Here’s how that actually changes daily life at your front door.

1. Venokey Palm Vein Recognition: Your Palm, Your Key

Most smart locks rely on:

PIN codes (easy to share, easy to peek over someone’s shoulder and steal)
Fingerprints (which can be temperamental with dry, wet, or aging skin)

Lockin takes a different route with Venokey Palm Vein Recognition. Instead of the surface of your skin, it reads the vein pattern inside your hand—like a secret map no one can see or copy.

In real terms, that means:

Works whether your hands are dry, damp, or older
No need to press your hand on anything—just hold your palm up, like you’re about to wave
Much harder to fake than a fingerprint or a photo of your face

For families, this is a game changer:

Kids don’t have to remember codes (or shout them at the door for the whole street to hear)
Elderly family members with faint fingerprints get a reliable way in
Anyone with skin conditions, small injuries, or long nails isn’t left fighting the sensor

Unlocking your home becomes as natural as raising your hand to say hi.

And if you like options, Lockin Veno Pro still gives you:

Fingerprint unlock
PIN code
A physical key
App control
Voice control via Alexa, Google, or Apple Home (thanks to Matter/Thread)

2. LockinCam 2K Ultra-Wide Video: See the Whole Story, Not Just a Face

Most doorbell cameras give you a portrait: a face and a little bit of background.

LockinCam is more like a wide, crystal-clear snapshot of your entire doorstep:

An ultra-wide 180° x 180° x 180° field of view
2K HD resolution that doesn’t smear details into a blur
A view that stretches from head to toe and floor to frame, so you can see packages right under the camera

Where typical door cameras feel like peeking through a keyhole, LockinCam feels like stepping outside with a wide-angle lens—without the weird distortion.

You can:

See packages even when they’re dropped right at the threshold
Keep an eye on small pets nosing around the door
Clearly recognize who’s there, even in tight entryways

And when it’s dark? Infrared fill light keeps your night footage from turning into grainy mystery videos.

3. LockinAI: Not Just Filming—Actually Understanding

Standard motion alerts can be…a lot. A leaf blows by? Ping. A shadow moves? Ping. The neighbor’s cat? Ping.

LockinAI is built specifically to avoid that chaos. It combines:

60GHz millimeter-wave radar
Low-power PIR sensors (the same type used in many security systems)
An on-device AI video processing chip

Together, they allow the lock to:

Tell the difference between people, vehicles, and packages
Send alerts to your phone within a few seconds
Track when a package arrives, when it moves, and if it disappears

Because the processing is done locally on the device, you’re not:

Waiting for cloud servers to think things through
Paying extra monthly for “advanced AI detection”

You can also dial things in so it works the way you live:

Create detection zones so it focuses on your porch, not the street
Choose which types of events trigger alerts (e.g., “tell me about people and packages, ignore cars”)

Your current deadbolt has no idea if your delivery got swiped. Lockin Veno Pro does—and it tells you.

4. Local Storage, No Subscriptions: Save Money Quietly

A lot of camera and lock combos follow the same pattern:

Tempt you with low up-front cost
Lock essentials—like video history and smart detection—behind a monthly subscription

Over time, those $5–$15 monthly fees add up. Multiply that by a few years and maybe multiple devices, and you’ve silently bought the product all over again.

Lockin Veno Pro takes a different route:

Built-in local video storage (32GB, enough for a healthy amount of footage)
AI and motion detection features included—no “premium” tier required
No mandatory AI hub or cloud subscription

Result? You can easily save hundreds of dollars over the life of the lock, especially if you’d otherwise pay for both a video doorbell plan and a smart lock service.

5. Battery & Power: Built for Real Life, Not Ideal Conditions

One of the biggest fears people have with smart locks is very simple: “What if it dies and I’m locked out?”

Lockin Veno Pro builds in multiple safety nets:

A rechargeable battery that lasts for months between charges under typical use
An optional solar panel accessory that quietly tops things up if your door gets sun
Low-battery alerts well before it runs out
Backup options like powering it briefly with a portable power bank or using a mechanical key

So you’re not constantly swapping batteries or waiting for a surprise lockout. Power becomes one of those things that “just works” in the background.

6. Smart Home-Ready, Without Lock-In

Lockin Veno Pro is friendly, not possessive. It plays nicely with:

Apple Home
Amazon Alexa
Google Home
Samsung SmartThings
And integrates across them via Matter over Thread

In everyday use, that means you can:

Ask Alexa or Siri to lock or check the door
Build little quality-of-life automations like:
- “If the door unlocks after sunset, turn on the entryway lights and adjust the thermostat.”
- “When I arm my security mode, make sure the front door is locked.”

You get future-ready integration—without being trapped if you change your phone, your voice assistant, or your smart home brand later.

Actionable Tips: Is Lockin the Right Upgrade for Your Current Door?

Ready to figure out if this is a good fit for your front door and your lifestyle? Walk through this quick checklist.

1. Check Physical Compatibility

Before you fall in love, make sure your door and Lockin are actually compatible. Confirm:

Your door uses a standard rectangular latch faceplate cutout
You have a standard entry door (not a storm door blocking where the camera would look)
Your door thickness is within the range listed on the product’s spec page (most typical front doors are)

If that sounds like your setup, installation usually looks like this:

Remove your old deadbolt hardware
Install Lockin’s deadbolt body and mounting plate
Attach the interior and exterior parts of the lock
Pop in the rechargeable battery
Follow the in-app guide to connect and customize

If you’re comfortable with a screwdriver, you’re looking at roughly 15 minutes of DIY.

2. Map Your Daily Use Cases

Think through your actual routines:

Do you sometimes forget to lock the door and only realize it later?
Do you worry about packages while you’re at work or away?
Do you have kids, guests, cleaners, or dog walkers who need flexible access?
Do you already use Alexa, Google, or Apple Home for other things?

If you’re nodding yes to even a couple of these, you’ll feel the difference with features like:

Auto-lock once the door is fully closed
Alerts when the door is left open for more than a set time
Temporary codes or palm access for guests and recurring visitors
Remote unlock for trusted people without hiding spare keys

Your goal isn’t just “smart lock bragging rights.” It’s quieter mornings and calmer evenings.

3. Decide on a Power Strategy

You’ve basically got three routes here:

Rely on the rechargeable battery and top it up every few months (the app helps you keep track)
Add the solar panel accessory if your door gets sun, and let it reduce how often you ever think about charging
Keep a small power bank handy as an emergency top-up option, just in case

If your front door gets decent daylight, the solar panel can turn power maintenance into a “set it and forget it” situation.

4. Plan Your Smart Home Integration (Nice-to-Have, Not Required)

If you’re already running a smart home setup:

Connect Lockin Veno Pro to your Matter network
Create scenes and automations like:
- “When I unlock with my palm, disarm the alarm and turn on hallway lights.”
- “When the door auto-locks, send me a quick confirmation.”

If you don’t have a smart home system yet, no worries. You can use all core features right within the Lockin app—no extra gadgets required.

Why Upgrading Now (Not Later) Makes Sense

Putting off an upgrade feels harmless, but there’s a quiet cost hiding in the background:

That nagging voice asking, “Did I lock the door?”
Stress about packages sitting unmonitored on your porch
Extra trips back home “just to make sure”

Upgrading your current setup with Lockin Veno Pro gives you:

Instant peace of mind from clear video and smart detection
Effortless access with palm vein recognition and flexible unlock options
Future-ready compatibility with the smart home platforms you already use—or might try later

And you get all that without:

Replacing your entire front door
Signing up for subscription plans
Bringing in a contractor

This isn’t a remodel. It’s a reboot—for the exact spot where your old deadbolt is sitting right now.

Conclusion & Call to Action: Turn Your Existing Door into a Smart Security Hub

Your current lock has done its job—it’s kept your door shut.

But a modern front door needs to do more than just close:

It should keep an eye on your packages
Help you manage family, guests, and service providers
Fit into your daily routines and smart home habits
Give you real-time awareness, not just a chunk of metal between you and the outside world

The Lockin Veno Pro Palm Vein Recognition Video Smart Lock is built exactly for this: to transform the lock you already use into a smart, camera-enabled, AI-powered security hub—without changing your door or blowing up your budget.

If you’re thinking about upgrading, here’s your simple next step checklist:

Check compatibility: Look for that rectangular latch cutout and a standard entry door
Pick your power plan: Rechargeable battery alone, or battery + solar panel if you get good sunlight
Imagine your routines: Lights that turn on when you arrive, confirmations when the door locks, voice control when your hands are full

Then, instead of telling yourself “I’ll upgrade someday,” give your front door the brain it deserves:

Swap out the old deadbolt for a smarter one that matches how you actually live.

Your door doesn’t need to change.
Your lock does—and Lockin is designed to fit exactly where your current one is, while giving you a whole new level of calm every time you come home.