In short, a master key system allows one keys to open multiple different locks. At the same time, more than one key can open the same lock. In an office building, for example, each employee can have their own key … Continue reading →

Z-Wave uses the Part 15 unlicensed industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band. It operates at 868.42 MHz in Europe, at 908.42 MHz in North America and uses other frequencies in other countries depending on their regulations. What band does Z-Wave … Continue reading →

Z-Wave S2 security protocol was introduced in 2018 and uses the Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman secure key exchange and AES encryption for all secure communications. Are ring systems secure? Ring Alarm Pro gives you a Ring Alarm for trusted physical security, … Continue reading →

A recent paper presented at Black Hat USA that demonstrated a Z-Wave door lock being hacked and unlocked remotely has been causing a lot of turmoil in the security and home automation world.They did not find a vulnerability in the … Continue reading →

The stairwell doors are locked on the inside for fire safety. In a fire emergency, the evacuation route is to the ground floor ONLY. Exit to any other floor puts the occupants in jeopardy of injury or death. Why do … Continue reading →

The magnetic field around an electromagnet is just the same as the one around a bar magnet. It can, however, be reversed by turning the battery around. Unlike bar magnets, which are permanent magnets, the magnetism of electromagnets can be … Continue reading →

Schlage Keypad Locks If you take the lock off of the door you will find the master code on a sticker on the back of the front of the lock. It is put there for security purposes as it requires … Continue reading →

IQ Panel 2 – Add Z-Wave Device Press or swipe down clock display at top for Settings Tray then press SETTINGS. Press ADVANCED SETTINGS then enter Installer Code 1111. Press INSTALLATION then DEVICES. Press ADD DEVICE then PAIR. IQ Panel … Continue reading →

Ring devices utilize your internet connection to transmit audiovisual data, Alarm notifications (when not on cellular backup), and provide connectivity to your mobile devices and deliver software updates. Ring devices connect over the following ports: HTTP (port 80) (Note: Not … Continue reading →

Since iOS 9, Apple has supported wireless CarPlay implementations. Nearly all CarPlay setups require an iPhone to be plugged in directly to the in-dash system to connect, but wireless CarPlay alleviates the need for a Lightning cable, allowing an iPhone … Continue reading →

What is this? Nest Thermostat works with Apple HomeKit using a Homebridge hub or device. However, Nest does not offer native or direct integration with HomeKit. If you wish to, you can purchase the Nest Thermostat (on Amazon). Is Nest … Continue reading →

Homebridge works with Windows, macOS, Linux and the Raspberry Pi. The most important thing is that whatever device you install it on, it needs to be turned on all of the time to work. For that reason, it makes sense … Continue reading →

Take it directly from an Apple executive: Having 20 apps open isn’t going to hurt your battery.If you’re trying to limit battery usage, turning down screen brightness, background refresh, GPS, and going into “Doze” (Android) or “Low Power Mode” (iOS) … Continue reading →

How do you put Schlage sense in pairing mode? It’s easy to set up – plug it in within Bluetooth range of the lock (usually about 40 feet), and use the Schlage Sense app to connect the Adapter to your … Continue reading →

Google services aren’t the only culprits; third-party apps can also get stuck and drain the battery. If your phone keeps killing the battery too fast even after a reboot, check the battery information in Settings. If an app is using … Continue reading →