What Is a Smart Door?

The Complete Guide to Smart Front Door Systems for UK Homes & Businesses

Smart home technology is evolving fast - and one of the biggest trends is the rise of the smart door. If you're searching for smart front door solutions, smart designer doors or keyless entry upgrades, you may assume you need to buy a fully pre-built “smart door”.

Good news: you don’t need a special door at all.

Any standard front door can be turned into a smart door system using smart locks, sensors, cameras, and access-control devices - many of which are available at WME.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know, including the best products, how to upgrade your entryway, and the pros, cons, and costs of smart front doors.

🔍 What Exactly Is a Smart Door?

A smart door is a regular door enhanced with technology that allows you to:

 ✔ Lock/unlock it without a key
 ✔ Control access remotely
 ✔ Receive alerts when someone approaches or opens the door
 ✔ Use cameras, doorbells, sensors or smart lighting
 ✔ Integrate your front door into a full smart security system

In simple terms:

A smart door = your existing door + smart security devices.

This means you can create a smart door using:

• Smart locks
• Door sensors
• Video doorbells or CCTV
• Access control systems
• Smart lighting and automation

WME stocks many of the products needed to build your own custom smart front door setup, without replacing the door itself.

Smart Front Door Features (What Users Actually Search For)

When people search for smart door or smart front door, they’re looking for features like:

✔ Keyless entry
PIN code, RFID cards, fingerprint scanning or mobile app unlocking.

✔ Remote locking and unlocking
Great for deliveries, employees, holiday lets and family access.

✔ Activity logs
See who entered and when.

✔ Smart doorbell cameras
Get real-time alerts, two-way voice and motion detection.

✔ Auto-locking
Forgetting your keys is no longer a problem.

✔ AI and automation
Turn on outdoor lights, trigger alarms, or start recording when someone approaches.

Every one of these features can be achieved with devices sold by WME - making it easy for homeowners and trade installers to build intelligent, secure entrances.

How to Turn Any Front Door Into a Smart Door (Using WME Products)

You don’t need to replace the door - just upgrade the technology around it.

Here’s the complete setup:

Smart Locks (Core of Every Smart Door System)

A smart lock gives you:

• Keypad entry
• Card/fob entry
• App-based entry
• Timed access
• High-security auto-locking

Recommended options from WME:

• Keypad door locks
• Magnetic locks
• Electric strikes
• Smart control modules

These locks are ideal for flats, homes, offices, small businesses and shared entrances.

Smart Door Sensors

These notify you instantly when the door is opened or tampered with.

WME recommendation:

Smart Motion & Door Sensors

Best options include:

• Ajax DoorProtect (industry-leading wireless sensor)
• Pyronix Wireless Magnetic Contact

These integrate perfectly into smart alarm systems.

Smart Door Cameras / Doorbell Cameras

A great option for Smart Door Cameras or Doorbell camera is the Hikvision Video Intercom Villa Door Station Kit.

Add extra front or back door security with Turret cameras or mini bullet cameras placed above the door, offering:

• Motion detection
• Person detection
• Night vision
• Remote playback
• Two-way audio (doorbell models)
  

Smart Alarms for Door Integration

To complete the smart door system, connect your door to a professional alarm such as the Ajax Smart Alarm Systems.

Ajax is ideal because it offers:

• Door sensors
• Motion sensors
• Smart hubs
• Sirens
• Fire and smoke detection
• App-based control
• Instant push notifications

This is currently one of the most popular smart security systems in the UK.

Smart Lighting for Entry Areas

When the door is opened or someone approaches, lights can turn on automatically.

WME Top Entry Lighting Picks

1. Knightsbridge Twin Spot LED Security Light

2. LYYT Battery Powered Motion Sensor Twin LED Floodlight

3. LYYT 20 LED Solar Outdoor Garden Wall Light

Smart Designer Doors & Smart Signature Doors 

Search terms like smart designer doors or smart signature doors usually refer to:

• Premium entrance doors
• Doors with built-in smart features
• High-end design mixed with modern security

But in reality:

• Any designer or premium front door can become a “smart designer door” by adding smart tech components.
  

Here’s how WME products help:

• Add a CDVI magnetic lock for secure office-grade access
  
• Install a Hikvision smart camera for stylish surveillance
• Fit Ajax sensors for discrete monitoring
• Use a keypad lock for modern, keyless entry

This allows homeowners to elevate aesthetics and security without replacing the physical door.

Pros & Cons of Smart Doors

Advantages
 ✔ No lost keys
 ✔ Remote monitoring
 ✔ Better security
 ✔ Smart automations
 ✔ Data logs and user control
 ✔ Excellent for rentals, offices, homes and apartments

Disadvantages
 ✖ Requires Wi-Fi for some features
 ✖ Slightly higher cost than traditional locks
 ✖ Needs correct installation
 ✖ Batteries need occasional replacement

Smart Door System Costs (UK Guide)

Basic smart door:
£80–£200
 (keypad lock + sensor)

Mid-range smart front door:
£150–£400
 (lock + sensor + camera)

High-end integrated system:
£300–£800
 (Ajax alarm + camera + access control)

Cheaper than a specialist “smart door” which often exceeds £2,000–£4,000.

Who Should Upgrade to a Smart Door?

 ✔ Homeowners
 ✔ Private renters
 ✔ HMO landlords
 ✔ Shopfronts and small businesses
 ✔ Offices and shared buildings
 ✔ AirBnB & serviced accommodation hosts
 ✔ Apartment doors and communal entrances

Frequently Asked Questions

Can any door become a smart door?
Yes. Almost all smart door technology is surface-mounted or retrofittable.

Do smart locks work without Wi-Fi?
Yes - PIN, RFID, and Bluetooth locks work offline.

Are smart doors secure?
Extremely. Most offer stronger access control than metal keys.

Can smart doors integrate with alarms?
Yes - Ajax systems support door sensors, automation and camera triggers.

You don’t need to buy an expensive, fully integrated “smart front door”.
 

With products available at WME, any door can become a secure, modern, intelligent smart entryway.

To build your setup:

👉 Smart Locks & Access Control

 👉 Ajax Smart Alarms

 👉 Smart Door Sensors

 👉 Hikvision Cameras