Doorknob locks have the locking mechanism within the doorknob. These locks have knobs on either side of the door and can have a single or double cylinder, depending on whether you’d like the door to lock from the inside or … Continue reading →

Trim: Sometimes called a rose, the trim is a decorative plate attached to the door under the knob or lever. Depending on the lock you choose, there are a number of available trim styles and finishes to meet your specific … Continue reading →

Most Schlage products receive a AAA, which means they have received the best possible grades in Security, Durability and Finish. Can Schlage locks be hacked? Smart locks are convenient but, as with any digital technology, they can be hacked.However, he … Continue reading →

Yes. The cameras need to be plugged in and connected to WiFi. Are SimpliSafe cameras battery powered? The SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera is 100% wireless and battery operated, with a charge that can last up to 3 – 6 … Continue reading →

Wyze Cam Pan’s Sound Detection algorithm is programmed to detect the pattern of standard smoke and carbon monoxide alarm signals. For smoke alarms, Wyze Cam Pan listens for the Temporal-Three (T3) alarm signal, which produces 3 long beeps followed by … Continue reading →

How does a 4 digit padlock work? There is a wheel fly on each side of each wheel. The drive pin is responsible for having all the wheels make contact. When the correct combination is entered into the lock dial, … Continue reading →

The Schlage Encode, as I’ve already mentioned, joins your Wi-Fi network directly, so there is no bridge required. But Ring Alarm will only work with Z-Wave deadbolts, such as Schlage’s own Schlage Connect.The Schlage Encode’s touchscreen features a pebbly surface … Continue reading →

Google Smart Lock: The Android options. On any reasonably recent Android device, you can set up Google Smart Lock to keep your phone unlocked in certain trusted situations but to require your PIN, pattern, password, or biometric authentication at all … Continue reading →

The product lasted from 2017 to 2020, and with its discontinuation, Google has left the home security market.With today’s announcement, we now know that the Nest Secure will continue to work and get security updates until at least November 2022. … Continue reading →

Select the rear-facing camera. Hold your device so that the QR code appears in the viewfinder in the Camera app. Your device will recognise the QR code and display a notification. Tap the notification to open the link associated with … Continue reading →

Google: NFC Is Replacing QR Codes. Is there an alternative to a QR code? NFC tags. Near field communication (NFC) tags are one of the new tools that could potentially replace QR codes. Unlike QR codes, NFC tags do not … Continue reading →

The average alkaline AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt or button-cell battery is made of steel and a mix of zinc/manganese/potassium/graphite, with the remaining balance made up of paper and plastic. Being non-toxic materials, all of these battery “ingredients” are conveniently … Continue reading →

A frozen battery can explode with considerable force spraying acid and shrapnel quite a distance. The explosion is caused by the expansion of the gas from charging. The gas is trapped by the ice and unable to vent. The battery … Continue reading →

CAMERA MOTION TRIGGERS In addition to the alerts configuration screens, you can also receive notifications on camera motion events. How do I get notifications from my ADT camera? Android: Go to your Android Settings > go to Apps and Notifications … Continue reading →

Generally, there is a cost to the button itself, along with a monitoring fee that may go up with each physical button. Expect to purchase each button for around $100, and to pay monitoring fees around $10 per button. Can … Continue reading →