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  • 6 Most Commonly Asked Question About Smart Digital Door Lock

    6 Most Commonly Asked Question About Smart Digital Door Lock

    FAQ 1. Which digital door lock model/ brand is good and durable

    Up to 2022, we’ve gotten 10 years experience. Smart door lock brands that are good & reliable includes:

    – Schlage
    – Abrain
    – Philips
    – New Kaadas
    – Epic
    – Lockin
    – Assa Abloy (no, not Yale).

    So all other smart door lock brands are lousy? Why some good brand not in the list above?

    – Bad support, no spare part. Remember no electronic  lock is forever-no-need-maintenance
    – High defect rate
    – Cheap and weak material (70% plastic body!)

    So how to choose if the brand non listed above?

    A. Check Material:

    – Go to dealership place. Use pen or nail to knock the smart door lock body. Listen to sound. If it’s plastic, then this is Red Flag
    – Lift the whole lock (if possible). Compare then weight of few models. Very light? Is a Red Flag
    – See the keypad. Gloss or Matt finishing?  If gloss finishing, is not suitable for our Hot weather. Unless the gloss is Glass material.
    – Try ask the shop about the material:

    Aluminium Alloy: This is the weakest among all. It will break apart if constantly push/ pulled daily (which you do with your lock handles)

    Zinc Alloy: Strong material and much better than aluminium alloy. Much more durable than aluminium alloy. But they’re still not the strongest material for a door lock.

    Brass: Brass is strong, plus it has beautiful appearance of golden colour. Won’t rust and durable, this material has been traditionally used to product good quality locks for castles, historical buildings, etc. Many famous and premium lock company uses brass when they started, and remains with using brass as a tradition for producing door locks.

    Stainless Steel: Strongest & longest lasting material for door lock. Period. Highest tensile strength, high melting point, high strength and anti-rust. But, still this is not the most preferable material for lockset.

    B. Other users’ feedback.

    – You can get this online. Search for google or facebook rating.
    – For those lock with apps, read the apps rating from the app store

    C. Warranty period

    Length of warranty period reflect how much confidence the distributor has in their own product.

    D. One-to-one warranty Red Flag

    One-to-one replacement seems like a good deal. But any insider will tell you the opposite. It means this lock or brand has no spare part. So during warranty they will replace whole lock. After warranty if got problem how? Buy a whole new lock lar!

    We’ve made a video showing you all the different locks and some ways of checking the quality:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZvICEe1tlI&lc=Ugyubpit1XsDcq1n8Fh4AaABAg.9NsAabjgEXZ9dTSHLpWuNP&ab_channel=TheFineLockShop

    FAQ 2: Price expensive or not

    From our side, we have simplest yet reliable fingerprint door lock is from RM497.00

    – Complicated ones goes up to RM5000.00

    We ever tried and experimented with RM2xx smart lock. It’s terrible. We rather stay with using key in such case.

    – Hence, as long as budget allows RM500 or above, you can get a descent smart lock.

    FAQ 3: What happen when no batt?

    This is not a problem at all. It has long been figured out with dual solution

    – Can use mechanical key to unlock
    – Can jump start with 9V battery or powerbank

    FAQ 4: Will it causes lock-out?

    Yes, if battery finished or component fault

    – We strongly advise you to get those with backup key
    – Even if the lock is really good. No electronics will last forever. One day you will surely get locked out. You will need keys

    FAQ 5: Is it safe?

    Strength-wise, it’s as strong as traditional lock. Same strength. Not stronger.

    Except those RM2xx type is really thin material and weaker than traditional lock

    But Digital lock will have auto-lock feature, so you will never forget to lock your door.
    With traditional lock, sometimes you will forget and leave your home without locking it.

    FAQ 6: Is it complicated to use?

    Using digital lock is very straightforward and easy. Elder tends to feel more uncomfortable because it looks techcy. But once they use it then they will at ease.

  • 4 Material that you need to think before buying handle lock.

    4 Material that you need to think before buying handle lock.

    “Ohh Nooo!!! i accidently broke my lock handle, how to enter my house now?”

    When this problem occurs what will you do? well you might need to call carpenter to help you to unlock your damaged lock so that you can enter your house.

    But why this problem occurs?

    Because you are buying a cheap handle lock, and you won’t be using it for long time and will need to change it to new lock.

    There are 4 material for handle lock that you want to know before deciding too buy it. That is:

    1. Zinc Diecast
    • Cheapest
    • Lightweight
    • Easy to break and fragile
    • Unpleasant reaction with coating (coating will got bubble

    2. Zinc alloy

    • Second cheapest but is much better than diecast
    • Slightly better than diecast, not that easily break
    • More coat-able (the coating more long lasting)

    3. Stainless Steel

    • Expensive
    • Extremely tough and durable
    • Practically will not break
    • Surface color forever will not change
    • Boring, not flexible and not beauty

    4. Brass

    • Very expensive, even used to make jewelry
    • Long-lasting, can become a history artifact one day
    • Extreme coating adherence (remain beautiful for long time)
    • Shape-able into beautiful designer shape

    But usually people won’t know how to buy a good handle lock so make sure before you buy, you can ask an advice from the seller so that you can use it for a long time.

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  • Samsung digital lock. In terms of material is it strong or weak?

    Samsung digital lock. In terms of material is it strong or weak?

    There is no denying that Samsung is one of the most popular brands in the field of technology and innovation. So it is not surprising if many people know, either from the phone, washing machine, or digital lock.

    But does digital lock from Samsung have the durability that suit to their name?

    So let’s found out about it.

    First of all, If you look at its design, Samsung’s design is more attractive than the other digital keys, but not for the material as they use harden plastic and zinc alloy.

    Plastics can easily break when exposed to impact.

    Secondly, The front panel is also plastic and if exposed to sunlight, can cause scratch marks on the front panel.

    But if you look at its function and design, it is very nice and easy to use.

    For example, just press the setting button on the digital back to set your password.

    Also, Because it is equipped with wifi, you can use your Phone APP to monitor outgoing and incoming status, give a temporary password, password duration, and open your smart lock wherever you are.

    Furthermore, Samsung also has security features such as child lock safety, random security code where you can first enter 2 digits of password before pressing your actual password.

    And alarms that will be trigger if such situation happen, like fire for high temperature, intrusion, suspicious movement, and one-touch anti-theft set-up for theft.

    These security features are very important nowadays because there is an increase in criminal cases such as burglary and missing children from home.

    n conclusion, although the material body used on the Samsung can be said to be not durable, but the security features available on the Samsung is very useful for all of us.

  • What is digital lock?

    Digital lock is an electronic or battery-operated lock that does not require the use of mechanical keys to enter. And it works with the use of any of the following way: cards, Pin codes, fingerprints, Smartphones, Key or Face recognition.

    And as digital lock is fastly become a choice to use, for this we need to know that what type of door can we use for digital lock, and also the thickness of the door.

    There 4 types of door that we can use for digital lock, that is Glass door, wooden door, security door, and grille door.

    Meanwhile, for the door thickness is between 38mm and above.

    But what is the door thickness is between 35mm to 40mm?Well, actually this standard door thickness is considered thin.

    if you insist to use mortise lock and this mortise lock can weakens your door structure due to a big “sandwich” hole in the middle of the door.

    So, what type of digital lock that we can use for this type of door thickness?

    For this, there are 4 Types of digital lock, which is Deadbolt lock, Rim lock, Push pull lock and Handle lock.

    And for this type of door thickness (35mm), Rim lock is best choice to use as you don’t need to make extra hole on your door and can act as additional lock.

    Handle locks have semi auto function, as you need to grab the handle and pull the handle in upwards direction in order to double lock it.

    Along with it, Push pull lock is design for you to just push or pull your door without the need to turning your door knob.

    Meanwhile, deadbolt lock is a solid lock cylindrical lock that made of steel, bronze or brass.

    By the same token, you also need to consider of what types of battery that you can use in order to keep you digital lock last longer as digital lock motherboard is very sensitive.

    So, what types of battery we can use for digital lock?

    Alkaline battery or lithium type of battery is the only battery that we can use for digital lock. For example Energizer battery. So DO NOT use Heavy Duty battery for your digital lock as this type of battery can damage your digital lock,

    In conclusion, you already recognise that digital lock has 4 types of digital lock and the different function between them. And also, types of each doors that suitable with digital lock and importance of using the right battery.

  • Avoid using “Heavy duty battery” for digital door lock. Why?

    Avoid using “Heavy duty battery” for digital door lock. Why?

    In order to use digital door lock for a long time, we need to avoid using this battery on digital door lock which is Heavy duty battery.


    What is the reason? The reason is:

    1. The batteries are usually designed for the continuous power consumption of the devices. Such as flashlight, Portable radio, clock and etc. Not suitable for digital door lock
    2. Cause a lot of trouble. Such as leaking the battery acid thus damaging the motherboard.
    3. Designed for constant use, not to be kept inside any device for power standby.
    4. Cheaper but deadly to digital door lock.

    So like the picture above, this is what happens when you insist to use heavy duty battery to your digital door lock.

    The battery price is cheaper than alkaline battery, but could a deadly problem to you.

    Such as, your lock will started to have a problem, and then you will see the battery will leak it acid and if you not quickly remove the battery, the acid will from the battery will damage your motherboard.

    So, you want to save many but end up need to need to spend more money just to repair or buy a new digital lock.

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  • Is Digital lock a good choice for you to use especially for elder people?

    What is digital lock? A digital lock is a locking device that operates using battery or electric current,

    Which allows for a person to lock and unlock their door with their phone, fingerprint, pincode or card.

    But why digital lock is a good choice to use especially for older people?

    The reason is:

    1. These lock is useful for elderly people to use as they can still feel safe at their own house while living alone.
    2. They won’t have to worry about keys anymore.
    3. They only need to use phone to open or monitor their house.
    4. Won’t need to check for many times as the lock is auto lock.

    For elderly people if they forgot to use pincode or fingerprint, they can use Card to open or use Phone APP to unlock the lock with ease.

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  • What You Should Know Before a Buying Padlock

    What You Should Know Before a Buying Padlock

    Padlocks are usually associated with locking doors or gate, but it also can be use to lock for other things. For example, by securing your bicycle to a railing to avoid from being stolen.

    So, to protect your important belonging, you need a strong and reputable padlock. What is the brand that you can use?

    Brands such as ABUS, Master Lock, ERA, Squire, Yale have been regularly reviewed and choose as for being the most popular padlocks in the market.

    But what can types of padlocks be used for?

    There are many types of Padlocks that you can use such as Combination , Weatherproof , Closed Shackle , Long Shackle , and Discus Padlock.

    But how can we differentiate each of this Locks?

    What is a combination lock?

    A typically older type of lock where the dials are set in at certain numbers which you must turn to open the padlock. And now, there are some newer combinations locks that do exist with digital keypads or Fingerprint when you use them.

    What is a Weatherproof Padlock?

    This lock offer the user ultimate security performance in all weather conditions such as, rain, snow, and dust. Also, it is laminated with plastic jacket and a keyway cover cap as to prevent it from rusting.

    What is a Closed Shackle Padlock?

    Offer small amount of exposed shackle and this ensure small changes for thief to cut it with bolt cutter, saws or angle grinder.

    What is a Long Shackle Padlock?

    Basically, U-shaped with open style but with an extended shackle. Very useful design but weaker than most padlock as it can be cut easily with bolt cutter.

    What is a Discus Padlock?

    Circular or rounded shackle that provide protection from bolt cutter. ideal outside use, such as gates, factories or storage door.

    In conclusion, A better understanding about padlock can make you choose the right one.

  • Digital Door Lock for Metal Security Door

    Digital Door Lock for Metal Security Door

    A digital lock for metal door is the most important feature in our daily life. As It can provide a full security to the house. So when you use this kind of lock, it means that you don’t need to worry about someone breaking in without any warning.

    For example, if you are shopping on the street and there is no one at home, your kids still be safe because they can lock themselves in without any help.

    Furthermore, a lot of people want to protect their personal privacy and things from thieves, but the difficult thing is entering a protected area without a key. To solve this problem, there has been a new development and that is digital locks for metal doors.

    A digital lock can be locked and unlocked by just tapping an NFC card or smartphone on the door handle. This technology is very efficient and takes less than one second for you to open your door.

    And now, the need for a digital lock for metal doors has been increasing especially in places where there is a necessity to maintain the security.

    Thus, leading to the development of a lot of digital locks that can be fitted on a metal door which would make it possible to operate from a remote location from any location. These locks are not only easy to install but also easy to set up and manage.

    So, What are the digital locks that can be use for metal security door?

    Here are the list of digital lock that you can use at Metal security door :

    1. Philips Easykey DDL7100
    2. Abrain digital lock
    3. Philips Easykey DDL603E
    4. Bosch ID30
    5. Kaadas S500-c

    In conclusion, digital locks for metal doors are becoming increasingly popular due to their ease of installation, functioning as well as their endurance.

  • The Benefits of a Weather-proof Digital Lock for Your Home

    The Benefits of a Weather-proof Digital Lock for Your Home

    There are a lot of advantages to owning a weatherproof digital lock for your home thus, making it a popular choice to use.

    Why? The first and foremost benefit is that it is more secure than the traditional lock. As the new locks come with advanced features such as fingerprint scanning, RF Card, keypad and Phone APP technology, and now comes with latest feature, that Face recognition.

    Secondly, These locks are also considered eco-friendly as they use significantly less battery power and consume less power when it comes to unlocking them. Which can make it last longer for a year before change to new battery.

    Thirdly, A weatherproof digital lock is a good choice for those who live in humid condition or if your front door is expose to sunlight. It is an electronic lock, which means that it will not rust or otherwise corrode or scratch.

    But need to remember that that not all front panel digital lock can withstand the reflection of the sun especially if the front panel is using plastic material.

    In conclusion, A weatherproof digital is a must to get if you are interested in using one and in order to make your house more secure and convenient to use.

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  • Is Digital Door Lock or Smart Door Lock Safe??

    As a locksmith, we’ve been called to plenty of burglar site (owner have to change lock after a thief force-in the lock). I think we’re qualified to give comment on this.

    There are different perspective to talk about this. Lets say you’re a person who always forget to lock the main door. In this case, absolutely a smart door lock provides better security as it will automatically locks for you.

    So there are many ways to look at this. First we take a look at the strength of locking.

    How Strong is a Smart Door Lock?

    Compared to the ordinary lock using keys (we call it mechanical lock)

    If a thief tries to break in by kicking your main door, which lock will fail first? Will digital door lock last longer?

    Answer is……they are the same…..

    This aspect actually depends on the locking bolt. Essentially, digital door lock is using the same locking bolt with mechanical lock.

    Digital door lock is actually a mechanical lock, added on with electronic parts and gear to control the locking bolt. So digital deadbolt is still a deadbolt lock. Digital mortise lock is still a mortise lock.

    In terms of strength, SAME!

    But….

    When we look at the overall picture, one thing is for sure.

    Digital door lock actually do provide more security compared to mechanical lock.

    1. You can monitor the lock from anywhere in the world. If it gets forced-in, you will get notification using smartphone technology. Then you can alert some friend or neighbor to help you out.
    2. You will never have unlocked door. Digital door lock will automatically lock the door once the door is closed
    3. Some digital lock comes with build in alarm. It can detect forced entry and the alarm will sound. It’s not as loud as electrical alarm, but if you’re a thief trying to break in as silent as possible and don’t want anyone to notice, you will be highly afraid to continue breaking in to the house. Thief wants absolute silence and stealth. Else they will jsut leave.

    In conclusion:

    Safeguarding Your Home with a Digital Lock

    Digital locks are a wonderful new advancement. They provide a level of security that never existed before. To make sure that they last, it is important to install them the right way, and always use a good quality lock.

    Some homeowners are hesitant to buy and install smart door locks because they worry about burglars getting in. But burglars and other intruders are unlikely to be able to break into your home if you have a good quality smart door lock, as it’s hard to bypass them.

    Digital locks are not perfect and they still need some improvements, such as better instructions for installation and more precise monitoring software. And it surely will replace the ordinary lock in near future, just like how iPhone replaced Nokia.