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There are a few interesting Bluetooth door locks on the market that use version Bluetooth 4.0 however there seems to be a few issues with thisissues with this

  • E0 Encryption flaws

  • Risks during pairing

  • Attacks unique to operating environment (temperature, installation, nearby RF)

  • I'm opening up my mobile device to various Bluetooth attacks

.. and to top it off I believe it's possible to "war drive" and locate these locks of interest without being physically close to the lock.

My question is; are these risks reasonable for me to consider? ...or am I being prudent in not using Bluetooth locks on a home I'd rather keep low-profile.

The convenience factors are very intriguing but I want to make sure I fully understand the risks before installing it.

There are a few interesting Bluetooth door locks on the market that use version Bluetooth 4.0 however there seems to be a few issues with this

  • E0 Encryption flaws

  • Risks during pairing

  • Attacks unique to operating environment (temperature, installation, nearby RF)

  • I'm opening up my mobile device to various Bluetooth attacks

.. and to top it off I believe it's possible to "war drive" and locate these locks of interest without being physically close to the lock.

My question is; are these risks reasonable for me to consider? ...or am I being prudent in not using Bluetooth locks on a home I'd rather keep low-profile.

The convenience factors are very intriguing but I want to make sure I fully understand the risks before installing it.

There are a few interesting Bluetooth door locks on the market that use version Bluetooth 4.0 however there seems to be a few issues with this

  • E0 Encryption flaws

  • Risks during pairing

  • Attacks unique to operating environment (temperature, installation, nearby RF)

  • I'm opening up my mobile device to various Bluetooth attacks

.. and to top it off I believe it's possible to "war drive" and locate these locks of interest without being physically close to the lock.

My question is; are these risks reasonable for me to consider? ...or am I being prudent in not using Bluetooth locks on a home I'd rather keep low-profile.

The convenience factors are very intriguing but I want to make sure I fully understand the risks before installing it.

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What risks are there with a Bluetooth based door lock, and are there any mitigations?

There are a few interesting Bluetooth door locks on the market that use version Bluetooth 4.0 however there seems to be a few issues with this

  • E0 Encryption flaws

  • Risks during pairing

  • Attacks unique to operating environment (temperature, installation, nearby RF)

  • I'm opening up my mobile device to various Bluetooth attacks

.. and to top it off I believe it's possible to "war drive" and locate these locks of interest without being physically close to the lock.

My question is; are these risks reasonable for me to consider? ...or am I being prudent in not using Bluetooth locks on a home I'd rather keep low-profile.

The convenience factors are very intriguing but I want to make sure I fully understand the risks before installing it.