The primary difference between electric strike locks (door strike) and magnetic locks (maglocks) is their power requirement. Maglocks are fail-safe, while electric strikes are generally fail-secure. In other words: Magnetic locks require power to lock the door, whereas electric locks … Continue reading →

For the vast majority of people, a fingerprint will be the more secure way to go. Even with the 10-attempt erasure feature turned on, it’s possible—however unlikely—that someone could guess your PIN. Without the 10-attempt erasure, your PIN is subject … Continue reading →

An RFID access control system is a type of key card or key fob system that uses RFID technology to verify a resident’s credentials. RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. At its core, RFID enables wireless communication between a reader … Continue reading →

How to Change a Cipher Lock Combo Insert the lock’s control key into its combination change plug assembly, located just beneath the keyhole. Pull the combination change plug out and set it aside. Turn the outside knob one time in … Continue reading →

Why Your Fingerprints Disappear Your fingerprints are as unique as you.Heavy usage of your hands can make the ridges of your fingerprints begin to wear down. This is not just nurses. Scientific American says that other laborers often lose their … Continue reading →

140 is a pin-tumbler padlock made by Master Lock.140 is a 40mm wide solid body padlock with an inner cylinder that uses four pin stacks and may contain spooled security pins. The shackle has a diameter of 6mm, and a … Continue reading →

The Alexa App: Click on the menu in top left of screen to connect your Amazon Alexa show or Amazon Alexa Spot to the nest hello doorbell. Click on the “Skills” tab within the menu to add the nest skill. … Continue reading →

Locate the red reset button on the back of the lock. Press and hold the red reset button until the red light turns off (about 5 seconds). The lock will reboot and show a long green flash of the LED. … Continue reading →

On the Wyze website: Click Log In at the upper right corner of wyze.com. On the Sign In page, click Forgot your password?. Enter your Wyze account email address and click Retrieve Password. In another browser tab, check your email … Continue reading →

Lock snapping is one of the most common burglary methods, and it has been estimated around 27% of all burglaries are through snapping the lock. Lock snapping occurs when force is applied to the outside of the cylinder, using mole … Continue reading →

Contrary to popular belief, dimple locks are neither more secure or less secure than other conventional pin tumbler locks. This impression might arise from the fact that dimple keys have dimples cut into the grooves while standard keys do not. … Continue reading →

Inclusion mode broadcasts a message from the Wink Hub to nearby Z-Wave devices saying it’s ready to connect a new product. This is essentially the same command that is sent when you reach the final step of the “Add a … Continue reading →

Siri can unlock your front door with August’s HomeKit-ready smart lock. “Siri, unlock my door.” Mashable Choice is a badge of honor, reserved for the absolute best stuff you can see, use, or do. If it’s Choice, it’s worth your … Continue reading →

Why do you need a hub for Z-Wave? Z-Wave is a completely isolated communication system tailored to smart devices, and is built around a dedicated local network just for those. That network is created and managed by a Z-Wave controller … Continue reading →

Most modern car keys have to be created and cannot truly be duplicated by simply cutting a new key. House Keys – Keys for locks on the front door of a home can easily be duplicated by a locksmith. Padlock … Continue reading →