Here’s how to setup an Alexa Routine: Open the Alexa app. Go to the menu and select Routines. Select the + icon in the top right corner. Give the Routine a name. Select “When this happens”, and then choose how … Continue reading →

Some of the hubs that fall into this category are VeraEdge, SmartThings, HomeSeer, Zipato, and Fibaro. These hubs tend to work with more devices than the other 3 categories stated above and have the most options for controlling interfaces. What … Continue reading →

To attempt to open the deadbolt, you’ll need to be on the key side. Remember, a magnet will move only loose parts of the lock. But if the lock is attached too tight, the magnet won’t move it. Do locks … Continue reading →

Keyless entry, sometimes called passive entry, allows you to lock and unlock your car without using a regular key. It also includes not pressing any buttons for remote entry.But newer cars have more advanced keyless entry technology that allows you … Continue reading →

How to Burglar-Proof Your Windows Window Bars. One of the simplest and most affordable solutions for how to burglar-proof windows is to install bars on the exterior of the windows. Window Security Films. Window Locks. Polycarbonate Safety Shields. Motion Sensor … Continue reading →

It’s easy to pick a deadbolt lock. In fact, when you find out how easy it is, you might want to replace all your keyed locks with electronic ones. This isn’t to say that lock picking doesn’t require skill and … Continue reading →

Alright, let’s get this out of the way first: kicking down a door is not the best option for opening a locked door. It will damage the door and cost you lots of money to fix it. It is better … Continue reading →

The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the 2-1/8-inch bore hole. In the United States, there are two common backsets for residential door locks: 2 3/8 inches and 2 3/4 inches. Pack … Continue reading →

The SKIM number is also known as the “PIN Number” or the “Immobilizer Code.” This is the required four-digit number in order to program a new key.A Chrysler or multi-function transponder programming device such as the TKO, T-Code PRO, or … Continue reading →

Most locksmiths out there are generally trustworthy and professional people. Can locksmiths be trusted? If it feels they are rushing you and avoiding telling too much, then it may be a sign they can’t be trusted. Another way to get … Continue reading →

In this situation, locksmiths use a broken key extractor to remove the broken key or key parts from the vehicle’s lock and then duplicate the key and unlock the car. Locksmiths also use a door handle clip removal tool that … Continue reading →

Door Latch Is Sticking According to Elmer’s Lock & Safe, door latches stick for three main reasons: broken internal mechanisms, being jammed and misaligned strike plates. It may be broken inside if the latch sticks when you try to move … Continue reading →

ring-doorbell 0.7. 1 Python Ring Door Bell is a library written for Python 3.6+ that exposes the Ring.com devices as Python objects. Does Ring app have Chinese? Yes. Both the iOS and Android versions of the Ring app support all … Continue reading →

To lock or unlock you car, hold your device near the car’s door handle. To start your car, place your iPhone in the car’s key reader or hold your Apple Watch near the reader. Then, press the car’s start button. … Continue reading →

Apple CarPlay is free and comes preinstalled in new vehicles. It integrates with the vehicle’s onboard system and accessible via the controls, usually a touch screen you find front and centre in the dash where you can view all the … Continue reading →