Smart locks and video doorbells are everywhere, and many buyers need help installing them. Here is how to turn that into steady jobs.
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Why this job sells
People buy smart locks and video doorbells online and then find out the door does not align or the doorbell wiring is weak.
Compatibility check
Ask for photos of the door, lock and existing doorbell before the visit.
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Door adjustments
Many smart locks fail because the deadbolt rubs. Adjusting the strike and the door is part of the service.
Doorbell wiring
Some doorbells need a new transformer. Check before promising a quick install.
Wi-Fi coverage
A weak signal at the front door ruins the experience. Test and suggest an extender.
App setup
Configure the app, users, codes and notifications with the customer.
Rentals
Short-term rental hosts and landlords need smart locks on many doors.
Pricing
Flat price per device, with bundle pricing for lock plus doorbell.
Getting started
Offer a bundle price for installing a lock and a doorbell and promote it to short-term rental hosts in your area.
Common mistakes
Installing on a misaligned door, ignoring the transformer and leaving without setting up the app.
Example
A handyman offered a lock and doorbell bundle to short-term rental hosts. One host with six properties booked all of them, and the hosts' group chat brought more. Installs that took an hour each became a reliable weekly income.
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Frequently asked questions
Can any door take a smart lock?
Most standard doors can, but the door thickness, the existing hole, the deadbolt alignment and the frame condition decide which models fit and whether adjustments are needed.