Digital Lock

[SecretAgent]

Actually.... The security factors of these locks are as good as an iPhone... If you think the iPhone is not secure enough then don't install such.

Then the core of the digital lock is still a traditional locking mechanism... Which most of it got an unique inner cutted key to open in the event of flat battery or system failure.

 

[Elfblade]

Any recommended brand or camera doorbell and cctv? And these require wifi to be on all the time right?

I am using Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3, yes, it requires Wi-Fi connection to your home Wi-Fi router. Just search Shopee and you should be able to find it.

 

[Elfblade]

You hoh seh boh, NTUC, Sheng Siong, Giant flooded with those. Even Valu$ also got sell.

I always buy from Japan Home or Value $ Store for the "CHEAPEST" price!!!

 

[Elfblade]

All of you who change to digital lock

not scared over time will spoil

and then have to change,

but the new locks do not fit the existing hole?

Once you change to Digital Lock, you will never go to Normal Lock again!!! At least for moi.

 

[TitanSmall]

i can understand TS concern on the lock no batt or spoil or what.. and i can imagine the inconvenience when it really happen...

but so far.. the convenience now is too good.. i will prob not go back to traditional locks again...

 

[Cowbellc]

All of you who change to digital lock

not scared over time will spoil

and then have to change,

but the new locks do not fit the existing hole?

If ur thinking of this, then better don’t change

 

[keewee0415]

Thinking to change my main door and gate to digital lock

Anybody here already using digital lock? what is the pro and con?

Have you read through this mega 12-yr old specialised thread below?

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/those-who-use-digital-lock-lip-lai.3890509/page-261

 

[ctstalin]

i was a traditional lock and key buy, then i changed to digital lock after i moved house

no regrets

 

[vasilli07]

As someone in the industry, I will strongly suggest please please choose a model with keys. They tell you 24 hours hotline but all will be asleep one.

 

[purplewave]

moi ish traditional person, lock and key please

 

[Elfblade]

From a security perspective, it's a no-no. Even though convenience is a big plus, still a no-go for me.

When a robber wants to enter your home, no lock is safe. Unless you're storing lots of 10KG gold bar at home?

 

[Elfblade]

As someone in the industry, I will strongly suggest please please choose a model with keys. They tell you 24 hours hotline but all will be asleep one.

Now want to find models without keys also a bit difficult, I think it is mandatory for manufacturers to build backup keyholes into every digital locks?

 

[deathan9el]

Con for this is once someone guess your code correctly, its instant access to your home liao loh.

by the time the would-be burglar/s finds out, the home owners might have already be reaching home by then

 

[ctan84]

by the time the would-be burglar/s finds out, the home owners might have already be reaching home by then

Sometime heng sway try his luck one loh. That's why if Im gonna be away for 3 days or more, I will add an extra big padlock to the gate despite using digital lock.

 

[1982-1994]

Thinking to change my main door and gate to digital lock

Anybody here already using digital lock?

Using starke for 2 years ,paid $500

what is the pro and con?

Pros
No need keys
Can don't lock the main gate
Saves seconds

Cons
Bring along the mechanical key if the battery is left with one bar
The price

 

[sunsetbay]

Con for this is once someone guess your code correctly, its instant access to your home liao loh.

digital lock has safety features like temp disable when intruder enter wrong pins for few times~ a notification will also send to the user~ more advance will capture the photo with the built in camera~

 

[ctan84]

digital lock has safety features like temp disable when intruder enter wrong pins for few times~ a notification will also send to the user~ more advance will capture the photo with the built in camera~

Don't think mine so advance. Was installed way back in 2018 when digital lock was still pretty uncommon.

 

[harky]

i only had it on gate..
so far so gd.. use for 4yr..

con is need to change battery... sometime the wifi to open the gate abit slow

 

[buttbERry]

battery is def a problem

 

[matt1618sg]

Used digilock before. Expensive changing batteries every 6 months. After 3 years, died. Called the shop. After some investigation, say the mobo spoiled coz my batteries leaked. How can? I always buy new Eveready, always replace new batteries all together at one go, never use any cheapo brand battery. Shop say need to buy the premium Eveready, regular Eveready cannot. Can't remember what model Eveready they say must buy. Never tell me this before. Out of warranty. Replace mobo about same price as buying new digilock. Forget it, I switch back to normal lock. My parents had normal lock lasted 80 years before they pass away. Lousy digilock can't even last 3 years. My parents were very wise.