To summarise: Do not keep deadlocks locked on the inside when you are at home unless the key is in the lock. Remove the key from the deadlock when you lock it and leave the house (so the only way … Continue reading →

Door locks are essential. They provide safety and security like no other appliance or tool. They act as the barrier to keep your facility and workspace safe and help maintain privacy. Efficacy is fundamental when seeking out locks for your … Continue reading →

shared locks. Non-exclusive locks are granted for read-only access. For this reason, non-exclusive locks are also sometimes called read locks. Since multiple lockers can simultaneously hold read locks on the same object, read locks are also sometimes called shared locks. … Continue reading →

How do you lock a bike share? Locate an available dock on the Station Map or mobile app. Match the triangle on the front of the bike with the dock and insert the bike. A green light appears on the … Continue reading →

A door buck is a jig that holds the door securely on edge and prevents it from moving while you are planing, routing for hinge mortises or lock installation preparation. “Buck” was an 1800’s term for sawhorse. So a door … Continue reading →

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has established minimum requirements for public restrooms and commercial bathrooms.ADA bathroom layout guidelines are designed to protect people with disabilities and ensure that they have appropriate space in the public restrooms. What does ADA … Continue reading →

How do you unscrew a faceplate? Ring Doorbell Faceplate Removal First, you need to unscrew the safety screw at the bottom of the Ring Doorbell faceplate. Now you should use your thumbs to push the bottom of the faceplate upward … Continue reading →

How do I remove codes from Vista 15p? To delete a secondary code, do the following: [Master Code] + [8] + [User Number] + [#] + [0]. You will receive a short confirmation beep letting you know the code has … Continue reading →

Press the “test/silence” button (the clear button on the front of the detector) to temporarily quiet an alarm for up to 10 minutes. If smoke is still present around the smoke detector after 10 minutes of silence, the unit will … Continue reading →

Smoke alarms should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas, either on the ceiling or the wall. Ceiling mounting it is typically preferred as it allows the smoke alarm to be placed more centrally in the room. Do … Continue reading →

The SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera is 100% wireless and battery operated, with a charge that can last up to 3 – 6 months (depending on usage). Are SimpliSafe cameras hardwired? SimpliSafe Hardwired Wireless Indoor Security Camera. Does the SimpliSafe … Continue reading →

The batties in your SimpliSafe Keypad need to be replaced. It’s helpful to note that the flashing blue light is intended more as a heads up notification, rather than an indication of something more serious, like a break-in or environmental … Continue reading →

Why is the SimpliSafe Base Red? The device’s cellular module is attempting to connect to SimpliSafe servers but is encountering an error. A solid red light usually indicates that your Base Station’s cellular module is not connected correctly. Your system … Continue reading →

When you turn on Instant Trigger, your Entry Sensor will sound your alarm right away when it is moved or opened. This feature can be helpful for doors and windows that you don’t use as often—like a cellar door, basement … Continue reading →

What’s the range of the SimpliSafe system? The base station can reach sensors up to 400 feet away. However, all keypads need to be within 100 feet of the station to work properly. How do I extend my SimpliSafe sensor … Continue reading →