dummy door knob. What is a dummy door knob? Dummy door knobs are one-sided “fake knobs.” They’re usually installed on the surface of a door or behind it. Some come in pairs so you can use them on double doors. … Continue reading →

Of the add-ons listed above, a keyless entry system is one worth considering, according to Consumer Reports.#1 – Security – Keyless entry systems provide added security because you can lock or unlock your car, trunk, and sometimes even your car’s … Continue reading →

How do I turn off Samsung Smart Lock? Step 1: Open Settings and head over to the Lock Screen module. Here, tap on Smart Lock, and you’ll be greeted with three options. Step 2: Now, all you need to do … Continue reading →

Even one of Kwikset’s most vocal critics, Marc Weber Tobias (more on him in just a bit), told us that the SmartKey lock is virtually impossible to pick. Other videos criticizing Kwikset point out that the lock can be easily … Continue reading →

If your door or lock gets damaged by a covered peril such as a natural disaster (e.g., windstorm, hail, fire, blizzard, or lightning) or vandalism, your homeowners insurance policy should provide coverage for it. Are door locks covered on house … Continue reading →

Open Settings. Tap “Display & Brightness.” Navigate to the “Display & Brightness” menu in your Settings app. Tap “Auto-Lock.” Tap the “Auto-Lock” tab. Choose the amount of time you want your screen to stay on after you last touch your … Continue reading →

Biometric door locks—or smart locks—are devices that allow you to unlock your door with the combination of a fingerprint and PIN. Smart locks typically cost a few hundred dollars and allow you to authorize several people to unlock your door. … Continue reading →

3. Set up your keypad and sensors Tap Wyze Sense Keypad in the Wyze app. Turn the keypad around so the back is facing you. Tap Next in the Wyze app. On the back of your Wyze Keypad, press and … Continue reading →

So, what is the difference between Google Home and Alexa? The most literal answer to this question is that Google Home is a smart speaker powered by Google Assistant while Alexa is the virtual smart assistant behind Amazon’s Echo smart … Continue reading →

RemCam is a remote spy camera app feature that allows you to see through the camera of a mobile device – like a second pair of eyes. You can take control of your target device remotely and take a snapshot … Continue reading →

Allegion plc is an American-Irish provider based in Dublin of security products, for homes and businesses. It comprises thirty-one global brands, including CISA, Interflex, LCN, Schlage and Von Duprin. The US$12 billion company sells products in more than 130 countries … Continue reading →

In fact, they market them as being so secure that they claim the lock cannot be bumped open or picked!To tackle this security threat head on, the SmartKey was made to be a wafer lock manufactured by Kwikset and Weiser. … Continue reading →

If your key has KW1, KW10, 6, 65, 66, 5, WR5, or WR3 engraved on the head, it should be the Kwikset. While if the engraved numbers are SC1, 68, or C, it should be the Schlage. How do I … Continue reading →

The SC1 Keyway provides an avenue through which consumers can experience the convenience of patented SmartKey® technology, which allows locks to be rekeyed without taking the lock off the door or hiring a locksmith, and without worrying about lost or … Continue reading →

Yale KeyMark® with patented SecurityLeg® keyway. What is Yale standard keyway? Yale® KeyMark® is a protected keyway line of cylinders. Cylinders include mortise, rim, key-in-lever, key-in-knob, auxiliary, and interchangeable core. Interchangeable core is available in both large and small format. … Continue reading →