Digital locks

[carlover76]

For F10, you can change the passcode anytime you want. There is no need for master code. I have tried. Not sure about the higher end models though.

Wow, it is quite dangerous as anyone can change the code. I still thinking to get the F50, newer model of F10.

 

[carlover76]

Anyone using those locks like Gateman F10 or F50 or Z10 can give your feedback whether there is a master code to access the setting up of the Passcode in the lock or anyone can change themselves?

 

[Henabi]

At the end of the day.... key is still the best.

It is thousand year old invention.

 

[luckygal]

I feel so much more convenient going out with digital lock. It's the way to go. More n more people are using it from the way I see.

 

[Boeing101]

For safety reason, i prefer digit lock on wooden door and key lock on metal gate.

Sense not right to have both digital. if intruders can break the first digit lock they can also break the second one. To be more exact, i mean same type of lock should not be used for both doors. It should be one digital while the other key. This requires higher order skill on the intruders to break into your house which in turn discourage them from targeting your house.

Furthermore, the bracket for digital lock at metal gate need to improve further as it is the weakest link.
See the only good reason to have digital at wooden door is when u drop whole bunch of keys somewhere. The one who pick it up can open all your doors except wooden door. It offer last step of protection.

 

[carlover76]

For safety reason, i prefer digit lock on wooden door and key lock on metal gate.
Sense not right to have both digital. if intruders can break the first digit lock they can also break the second one. Furthermore, the bracket for digital lock at metal gate need to improve further as it is the weakest link.
See the only good reason to have digital at wooden door is when u drop whole bunch of keys somewhere. The one who pick it up can open all your doors except wooden door. It offer last step of protection.

Brother, agree with you and I am living with my parents so they will be more skeptical if all using digital locks.

That is why my new setup will be digital keylock on my wooden door while my gate lock will remains or I will buy another padlock for my gate.

 

[keiichiro]

Hi All,

I would like to contribute to this thread as I recently installed my digital lock...

First all I thought it would be cheaper to buy my own locks from Qoo & get someone to install it in Singapore...

Therefore I bought 02 gateman locks (Locally it's Yale)... I actually bought the "Hook" version thinking it was more sturdy...

Following is my nightmare...

First of all it is very expensive to get it installed locally... I'm not going to state the prices but what I can say it's actually more or less the same if you bought the lock locally as from what the installer told me (I also went to their website to see) it's actually more or less the same... For me if you want less hassle & get local support you should get it locally even if it's only slightly more... The installer told me prices have gone down locally due to stiff competition from overseas sellers (This is means locally make less now that's all)... So if local companies bring down prices then it's no longer worth it to buy from overseas sellers unless you can get a fantastic price & maybe bring it back yourself... But I personally still wouldn't suggest that as you dun have local support...

Think about it if you pay (let say) $30 more locally... You have to wait for Qoo to send it to you & that by itself takes up to 07 days... Plus you will need to arrange for an installer so by this fact it will take more than 07 days...

If you get it locally you can call the company, they come over will install it within 1-2 days...

There are some things you wouldn't know unless you have the item physically with you... The doors are designed differently in Korea versus what we have in Singapore... I didn't understand that until I received my digital locks... Due to this problem the brackets might or might not fit your door / gate...

I actually had to fabricate my own bracket to rectify this problem...

For me it was an experience that I want to share with everyone here as over the years I've also had a lot of help from HWZ in terms of feedback that everyone had to make informed choices...

Lastly I just to state that unless you can install this yourself it is actually not worth it to buy this from Qoo...

You can choose to buy this from Qoo if you:

1) Are able to install this yourself on only your Wooden Door if you have the tools...

Tools required:

Basic stuff like screwdrivers etc...

Advanced stuff:

1) Drill

2) Door lock drill bit (To make round holes to install the locks, the dims of the hole is around 25mm)

DO NOT BUY from Qoo if you plan to install this on the gate you are currently using & do not plan to change the gate...

1) You will need to make pilot holes in your gate & be able to screw in the screws onto your gate... You specifically need screws that can screw in metal...

2) You will still need to custom make a box (What you do is to use a number lock to lock this box) to enclose the digital lock from inside your house... The reason for this is because you want to prevent people from outside your house putting their hands through the gaps in your gate to manually unlock your digital lock...

3) You will also need to make a faceplate at the front & back of the gate (This is actually not that difficult as it's just 02 pieces of plywood that is sprayed in a compatible colour of your gate)...

When you add in the installation charges & for the custom box the prices could even exceed the prices you would pay for you to buy this locally...

If you plan to do the following you CAN buy this from Qoo as it will be defintely cheaper...

If you really want to install this on a metal gate you will need to plan for this...

For example you are already planning to change the metal gate then you are able to install this yourself (To make it worthwhile / cheaper)... You will need to get the company / person customising your gate to provision for holes to install your digital lock... You will also need to customise the design of your metal gate in such a way that the there is no way anyone can go through the gaps on your gate to unlock your digital lock...

This way you do not require the customised metal box...

But please note for cases whereby you buy from Qoo you will still need to contact a local company to fix / repair the digital lock in case of any failure...

I was informed by the local company that there are NO replacment parts for the overseas locks... So in the event that there is a failure it will be likely that you will need to purchase a new lock...

I hope this lengthy post will be able to help everyone decide on the pros and cons of buying the digital locks locally or from overseas...

At the end of the day the only reason why it would be cheaper to buy from Qoo versus buying locally is that you can install this yourself without paying someone to install this for you... You are only saving the labour cost which can be a couple hundred dollars (Depending on how many units you are planning to have)...

You can post any questions here & I will try my best to help (Although I'm not an expert)... Please note I might not log in everyday but I will reply you (Even if I do not have the solution)...

Hi can check where u did the customized bracket? I also need to do one for the same lock..

Sent from Samsung SM-G930F using GAGT

 

[daniel_83]

For safety reason, i prefer digit lock on wooden door and key lock on metal gate.

Sense not right to have both digital. if intruders can break the first digit lock they can also break the second one. To be more exact, i mean same type of lock should not be used for both doors. It should be one digital while the other key. This requires higher order skill on the intruders to break into your house which in turn discourage them from targeting your house.

Furthermore, the bracket for digital lock at metal gate need to improve further as it is the weakest link.
See the only good reason to have digital at wooden door is when u drop whole bunch of keys somewhere. The one who pick it up can open all your doors except wooden door. It offer last step of protection.

I was using this combi for about 2 years (digital lock on wooden door, padlock on gate)

until i finally change my gate to digital too.
very happy and no regrets, so much more convenient.

I change because Yale came out with gate version (previously was the ugly half-f bulky solution)

Why is the bracket at metal gate the weakest link?

Gate digital lock = Password / RFID tag
Door digital lock = Password / Fingerprint

RFID tag = inside my phone

 

[Lost_Found]

Just installed Gateman Z10(2016), happy with the purchase, it's so convenient

 

[carlover76]

Just installed Gateman Z10(2016), happy with the purchase, it's so convenient

I heard the lock mechanism is at the back plate of the Z10 and not insert inside the door like one on yale.

Can you show a photo of your Z10 on the side view of your door?

How much you pay for it including installation?

 

[Lost_Found]

Paid 699, installed on metal gate hence more exp. will take a photo when I travel to my new home

 

[carlover76]

Paid 699, installed on metal gate hence more exp. will take a photo when I travel to my new home

Wow, $699 = Price for Yale YDR424.

There is a promotion for YDR424 at $699 and comes with a free gift of the Letter Box Digital Lock worth $199. I am still thinking whether to go for it or not.

 

[Boeing101]

Wow, $699 = Price for Yale YDR424.

There is a promotion for YDR424 at $699 and comes with a free gift of the Letter Box Digital Lock worth $199. I am still thinking whether to go for it or not.

****!!!
Last week i just fix YDD424 for $650 from yale distributor.
Kana makan deep deep..... !!! Far*!!!!
I thought they told me YDR 424 is $799 after discount?
When i ask for letterbox digital lock, they cant give me the pricing!
I assume they discontinued this product.

 

[Boeing101]

Wow, $699 = Price for Yale YDR424.

There is a promotion for YDR424 at $699 and comes with a free gift of the Letter Box Digital Lock worth $199. I am still thinking whether to go for it or not.

Which company give you this quote?

 

[carlover76]

Which company give you this quote?

No la, I bought from the Yale Distributor too which the showroom is located in AMK Industrial Park.

It was the promo for the IT show so price only valid during that period, I deposit $200 to lock on to that promotion.

I bought the Yale 3115 for my Main Door and I can buy the YDR424 at $699 which comes with the free gift of the Digital Lock for the Letter Box worth $199, guess it is a good deal, right?

 

[Boeing101]

No la, I bought from the Yale Distributor too which the showroom is located in AMK Industrial Park.

It was the promo for the IT show so price only valid during that period, I deposit $200 to lock on to that promotion.

I bought the Yale 3115 for my Main Door and I can buy the YDR424 at $699 which comes with the free gift of the Digital Lock for the Letter Box worth $199, guess it is a good deal, right?

Ya, I bought from AMK industries Yale distributor.
Funny, that time i ask them on price of letterbox digital lock they cannot give me answer. Then, now bundle as free gift.... LOL.
Possible their letterbox lock not popular or got problems?
But your deal is definitely good!

 

[carlover76]

Ya, I bought from AMK industries Yale distributor.
Funny, that time i ask them on price of letterbox digital lock they cannot give me answer. Then, now bundle as free gift.... LOL.
Possible their letterbox lock not popular or got problems?
But your deal is definitely good!

I see, the Retail price for the letter box digital lock is $199, they are the one who distribute to AnDigitalLock also which is also selling same price too.

I do notice that there is the Gold Edition, model number is YDR424G, dun know what is the difference though.

 

[carlover76]

Guys, just checking as I know there is Normal Mode and Safety Mode so what is the difference?

Does it mean that I will need to activate Safety mode if I want to rent the house to others or having renovation work ongoing with contractors going in and out of the house.

Need your advice, thanks.

 

[luvalist]

I see, the Retail price for the letter box digital lock is $199, they are the one who distribute to AnDigitalLock also which is also selling same price too.

I do notice that there is the Gold Edition, model number is YDR424G, dun know what is the difference though.

anyone knows the difference between YDR424G and YDD424G?

 

[carlover76]

anyone knows the difference between YDR424G and YDD424G?

I think the YDD is for Wooden Door with Deadbolt type of lock while the YDR is for Metal Gate, not sure which type of lock it is using though.