The Self Builder’s blog

Well in ten days actually.

When I did the whole smarter home evaluation I started with all the knobs and whistles.

A wired network in every room, retractable cinema screen and surround sound music pipe-able everywhere.

Investigation of these systems, and a genuine realisation that I won’t really use the benefits, let alone be able to pay for them, has meant that they’ve been firmly shunted from the specification.

Plus it looks like I’ll be able to create a similar experience, through wireless equipment, should I choose to in the future.

But during the investigations, and visits to those sections of the various homebuilding magazines I came across biometric locks.

Now, that is the future.

Misplacing your keys isn’t a problem, well, it only becomes a problem if you also lose your thumb while you’re out.

I thought these things were going to be mega-bucks, but I was pleasantly surprised that I can get one for a little over £200, that’s if you can claim the VAT back.

Then the next problem it seems is actually getting hold of one.

Hence it’s not quite the future today.

I tried two different on-line security/smart homes set ups, both quickly cancelled my order - citing supply issues.

The actual manufacturer is now supplying me the lock, or has promised to supply the lock in ten days.

I’m now a one-off-pro-forma customer, who’s hopeful that he’s going to be able to access his shiny new house in a shiny new way.