A smart business decision from Kenricks

For fabricators and installers, product differentiation is everything. In a competitive marketplace where security, convenience and user experience are top priorities, the AK Touch Secure from Kenrick is proving to be more than just a smart door lock – it’s a smart business decision. Andy Meakin, sales and marketing manager at Kenrick, explains.

As demand for smart solutions continues to grow, the AK Touch Secure offers fabricators and installers a reliable way to meet and exceed modern consumer expectations.

According to market forecasts, smart locking technology will be present in more than one in ten homes by 2025, with the commercial sector not far behind. Those who move early stand to benefit from strong margins and growing demand across both residential and commercial sectors.

What sets AK Touch Secure apart from other available smart door lock solutions is how easy it is to install, how intuitive it is to operate and how easy it is to sell.

The AK Touch Secure is compatible with any door handle or escutcheon fitted with a Kenrick 3 Star cylinder and can be installed as part of a new setup or retrofitted in minutes without significant hardware modifications. For installers, this means they can upgrade the existing door security into a connected, secure access point quickly and with minimal disruption.

Once installed, the customer completes the set up via the app. That means more jobs, less downtime and a more profit-friendly schedule for installers. You’re in and out in minutes, not hours.

End-users will appreciate its smooth, quiet operation and range of access options. Whether via touch technology, secure keypad, encrypted key fob, app, or voice command with Google or Alexa, the door lock offers all the modern features without unnecessary complexity. There’s also a manual key override for added peace of mind.

The AK Touch Secure app offers further features such as remote locking and unlocking, whilst checking the door’s status in real time.

For property owners managing rentals, short-term lets, or multiple sites, the accompanying app makes it easy to issue timed or temporary access on demand. Comprehensive audit logs offer full visibility into who has entered and when, making it ideal for everything from Airbnb properties to managed commercial buildings.

Security is never an afterthought. The system uses AES-128 encrypted Bluetooth and WiFi connection. This is the same level of encryption trusted by banks and all communication between the lock and the app is fully secured. It’s CE certified and meets all current regulatory standards.

Since its launch, the AK Touch Secure has rapidly gained traction with fabricators and hardware stockists throughout the industry thanks to its combination of simplicity, security and smart capability.

Doug Carter, sales and marketing director at Nova Group, commented: “AK Touch Secure is a well-designed smart door lock and its ease of fitting is especially impressive. During our live demonstration, we successfully retrofitted and activated the AK Touch Secure in under one minute, including switching the door cylinders. This seamless installation process made an immediate impact, demonstrating just how effortless it is to upgrade door security.”

Equally impressed was independent hardware supplier, Carl F Groupco, which recently expanded its smart technology offer with the addition of the AK Touch Secure. Owen Coop, CEO of Carl F Groupco, said: “We’ve worked with Kenrick for many years and know the quality of the solutions on offer. The AK TouchSecure is the latest example of this – it’s an intelligently designed product with valuable benefits for our customers, and we are pleased to be adding it to our portfolio.”

In a fast-moving market where differentiation is everything, the AK Touch Secure is the smart door lock upgrade that installers have been asking for. This is a product that delivers convenience and confidence in equal measure. Smart security that works for your customers – and your business.