Double-cylinder locksets are keyed on both sides; they function with a key from both the exterior and the interior of the door. This means that a home or business owner would need to use a key to engage or retract … Continue reading →

Fire exit doors must not be locked with a key or padlock whilst a building is in use. However, when a building is unoccupied it can be locked as securely as required. Should exit doors be locked from the inside? … Continue reading →

Latch bolt An extremely common latch type, typically part of a lockset, it is a spring-loaded bolt with an angled edge. When the door is pushed closed, the angled edge of the latch bolt engages with the lip of the … Continue reading →

A lever on rose door handles is a door handle where the lever is fixed to a circular plate, also referred to as the ‘rose’, hence the name lever on rose. These door handles have various benefits, as opposed to … Continue reading →

A door frame is the structure the door leaf or panel is fitted to and provides a solid structure within a rough opening. For hinged doors, the hinges attach to the frame; for sliding doors, the track is fitted to … Continue reading →

Can you really use a credit card to open a door? Tilt the side of your credit card facing you towards the doorknob until it is almost touching it. You’ll be able to push the credit card further into the … Continue reading →

Only give your email address to legitimate and credible organisations. If you are at all unsure of the actual identity of an entity or person asking you for your email address do take a bit more time to check if … Continue reading →

A Duress PIN is a four-digit code that sends a covert “distress signal” to our alarm monitoring center. Whenever you enter your secret “Duress PIN” into your keypad, the system quietly sends your SOS signal to our monitoring center.To program … Continue reading →

Both SimpliSafe and Arlo can sync with other devices connected to the same wireless system. They also offer 24/7 connectivity with a mobile app that allows you to monitor your home and property from almost any location. SimpliSafe includes both … Continue reading →

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), you should install smoke detectors on every floor of your home, in each bedroom, outside of sleeping areas, and in hallways. Do smoke detectors need to be in every bedroom? Presently the … Continue reading →

It’s also a quick way to tell if a security camera has night vision.If you see the lights turn red, it means that the security camera is on. Do security cameras have a red light? Most security cameras do not … Continue reading →

Some cars are reported to have remotes that work 10 feet away, others work as far as 150 yards away. Bottom Line: Depending on your car’s make and model and the size/layout of your home, it’s VERIFIED that it’s possible … Continue reading →

From your mobile app Download and install the SimpliSafe App from the app store if you don’t already have it. Open the SimpliSafe Smartphone App and tap the ? icon at the upper left, and select Settings. Tap Alerts & … Continue reading →

2 1/8-inch. The deadbolt lock set will come with a template to help you with measurements. Be sure to use the correct size drill bits specified in the lock set instructions, though most standard deadbolts require a 2 1/8-inch hole … Continue reading →

Sign in to Home Tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner, then tap Sign in to Google Home. You’ll be asked to sign into the parental account managing Family Link settings to grant approval. Follow the rest of the … Continue reading →