Anyone using Digital Dead locks at home?

Lakes · **May 13, 2013, 11:26:58**

Hi all, just wondering if any members using digital dead locks? as i'm thinking about using them. as hate carrying keys.
thanks for any advice

Doggie 1 · **Reply #1: May 13, 2013, 11:29:13**

Not me, sorry.

Dazzler · **Reply #2: May 13, 2013, 11:33:08**

Quote from: db08 on May 13, 2013, 11:29:13

Not me, sorry.

But I reckon they would be a great idea.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #3: May 13, 2013, 11:37:51**

Quote from: Dazzler on May 13, 2013, 11:33:08

Quote from: db08 on May 13, 2013, 11:29:13
Not me, sorry.

But I reckon they would be a great idea.

As long as you didn't misplace your digits.

The Gonz · **Reply #4: May 13, 2013, 11:43:46**

When we last put together an Electronic Warfare conference, we invited a professor from Edith Cowan University to speak on IT security and what he had to say about keyless systems would turn your blood cold. I'd stick to keys for quite some time to come.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #5: May 13, 2013, 11:44:26**

He'd be from Perth then.......

The Gonz · **Reply #6: May 13, 2013, 11:52:41**

Yes, Dave, a very knowledgeable chap, same as all Perth people.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #7: May 13, 2013, 11:53:33**

neptune · **Reply #8: May 13, 2013, 11:55:33**

Quote from: Gonz on May 13, 2013, 11:43:46

When we last put together an Electronic Warfare conference, we invited a professor from Edith Cowan University to speak on IT security and what he had to say about keyless systems would turn your blood cold. I'd stick to keys for quite some time to come.

watched the other day while someone open a key deadlock with a $10 app.......now that's scary....oh and he open it from both sides of the door....

Dazzler · **Reply #9: May 13, 2013, 11:57:33**

Quote from: neptune on May 13, 2013, 11:55:33

Quote from: Gonz on May 13, 2013, 11:43:46
When we last put together an Electronic Warfare conference, we invited a professor from Edith Cowan University to speak on IT security and what he had to say about keyless systems would turn your blood cold. I'd stick to keys for quite some time to come.

watched the other day while someone open a key deadlock with a $10 app.......now that's scary....oh and he open it from both sides of the door....

How does that work?

neptune · **Reply #10: May 13, 2013, 12:03:29**

he opens the app......then does something to it.....then holds it against the lock, and wallah...the bolt moves...

Dazzler · **Reply #11: May 13, 2013, 12:06:30**

Quote from: neptune on May 13, 2013, 12:03:29

he opens the app......then does something to it.....then holds it against the lock, and wallah...the bolt moves...

neptune · **Reply #12: May 13, 2013, 12:11:03**

did you know there are systems out there that allow you to lock/unlock your door from anywhere in the world using your phone?

Lakes · **Reply #13: May 13, 2013, 12:13:23**

Quote from: Gonz on May 13, 2013, 11:43:46

When we last put together an Electronic Warfare conference, we invited a professor from Edith Cowan University to speak on IT security and what he had to say about keyless systems would turn your blood cold. I'd stick to keys for quite some time to come.

what did he say? probably slower to open?
so what about keyless cars?
hey a friend with a new keyless bike, ( if you have the right key fob close by or in your pocket & the bike not locked, they will start & run fine. well his son was staying with him sa few days too the new bike to town. but the key fob was hanging on the wall near the bike & bike was not locked as was friends farm. Anyway son gets to town turns off the bike & when he returns it would not restart as no keyfob close by.
LOL

Lakes · **Reply #14: May 13, 2013, 12:19:16**

Quote from: neptune on May 13, 2013, 12:03:29

he opens the app......then does something to it.....then holds it against the lock, and wallah...the bolt moves...

they have both electronic and mechanical digital dead locks I was looking at marine grade mechanical. can't see an app opening something that's mechanical, but if you can that means we can get aps to change our manual gear box auto?

Dazzler · **Reply #15: May 13, 2013, 12:20:25**

I don't think my keyless car would do that

Pretty funny though..

Lakes · **Reply #16: May 13, 2013, 12:27:02**

Quote from: neptune on May 13, 2013, 12:11:03

did you know there are systems out there that allow you to lock/unlock your door from anywhere in the world using your phone?

if your car has built in GPS they could shut it down from anywhere in the world. I've known this for a long time as meet a guy that had something to do with the US military they started using GPS a long time back he said if there was a fuel shortage like when the gulf war was on. they could te;ll you how far you can drive & how much fuel you can have & shut your car down if you exceed the limit they set. but not saying they ever would just it's possible but not with an old carb model

The Gonz · **Reply #17: May 13, 2013, 12:31:19**

Quote from: Lakes on May 13, 2013, 12:27:02

Quote from: neptune on May 13, 2013, 12:11:03
did you know there are systems out there that allow you to lock/unlock your door from anywhere in the world using your phone?
if your car has built in GPS they could shut it down from anywhere in the world. I've known this for a long time as meet a guy that had something to do with the US military they started using GPS a long time back he said if there was a fuel shortage like when the gulf war was on. they could te;ll you how far you can drive & how much fuel you can have & shut your car down if you exceed the limit they set. but not saying they ever would just it's possible but not with an old carb model

It's not the GPS that does it. A GPS receiver is just that, a receiver only. It takes satellite and/or GSM comms to achieve that kind of interaction and a carb model with the right electronic interface would be shut down just as easily via the engine management system, they just happen to be mostly EFI these days.

Seoul-mate · **Reply #18: May 13, 2013, 12:32:48**

Hi Lakes,
We've had the Lockwood Nexion remote control keyless doorlocks on our front door for nearly ten years and it has been a very successful system. It developed a fault a few years ago and they sent a guy out to repair it free of charge even though the warranty had expired. Never had a problem since then apart from the need to change the batteries occasionally. The remote is a small almond shaped device no bigger than a normal key and operates within a range of a few metres. It's very convenient when your carrying something and especially good at night as you don't need to fumble around getting a key into the keyhole.
I can recommend the system for ease of use and I guess it is just as secure as the remote locking systems on our cars.
Russ
PS. It comes with a normal key as well but we have rarely used it.

Lakes · **Reply #19: May 13, 2013, 12:33:07**

i'll make sure its mechanical & digital buttons works like a combination lock. just only want it digital on outside not both sides just in case I need to exit real quick like it the place is on fire

Lakes · **Reply #20: May 13, 2013, 12:35:47**

Quote from: Seoul-mate on May 13, 2013, 12:32:48

Hi Lakes,
We've had the Lockwood Nexion remote control keyless doorlocks on our front door for nearly ten years and it has been a very successful system. It developed a fault a few years ago and they sent a guy out to repair it free of charge even though the warranty had expired. Never had a problem since then apart from the need to change the batteries occasionally. The remote is a small almond shaped device no bigger than a normal key and operates within a range of a few metres. It's very convenient when your carrying something and especially good at night as you don't need to fumble around getting a key into the keyhole.
I can recommend the system for ease of use and I guess it is just as secure as the remote locking systems on our cars.
Russ
PS. It comes with a normal key as well but we have rarely used it.

hey Thanks i'll check those out. remote like the key fob on my car? that sounds quick & easy

Phil №❶ · **Reply #21: May 13, 2013, 12:36:14**

Back to the door locks, they work fine as long as you have a good memory. In an emergency situation, that may be a problem

eye30 · **Reply #22: May 13, 2013, 12:44:18**

On my new tablet there is an app to disable my mobile phone should it be misplaced or stolen.

rustynutz · **Reply #23: May 13, 2013, 15:19:49**

I wouldn't waste my money buying you beaut locks....
.
If someone wants to get in, they'll get in, if not through the door, then they'll break a window or lift tiles off the roof.

Locks only keep honest people out...

Lakes · **Reply #24: May 13, 2013, 20:07:53**

Quote from: Gonz on May 13, 2013, 12:31:19

Quote from: Lakes on May 13, 2013, 12:27:02
Quote from: neptune on May 13, 2013, 12:11:03
did you know there are systems out there that allow you to lock/unlock your door from anywhere in the world using your phone?
if your car has built in GPS they could shut it down from anywhere in the world. I've known this for a long time as meet a guy that had something to do with the US military they started using GPS a long time back he said if there was a fuel shortage like when the gulf war was on. they could te;ll you how far you can drive & how much fuel you can have & shut your car down if you exceed the limit they set. but not saying they ever would just it's possible but not with an old carb model
It's not the GPS that does it. A GPS receiver is just that, a receiver only. It takes satellite and/or GSM comms to achieve that kind of interaction and a carb model with the right electronic interface would be shut down just as easily via the engine management system, they just happen to be mostly EFI these days.

LOL an old carb that uses a distributor to provide ignition does not have any engone management some used a magneto to provide spark. but I suppose you could zap anything.

Lakes · **Reply #25: May 13, 2013, 20:25:28**

Quote from: Phil. on May 13, 2013, 12:36:14

Back to the door locks, they work fine as long as you have a good memory. In an emergency situation, that may be a problem

true Phil, but the remote keyless dead lock like Seoul- mate mentioned you just push a button they use that type a lot in offices & so on, but mostly they have a card swipe outside & button on wall inside been around a while. in the end you can kick most doors open if you need to. just makes a lot of noise .
I think i'll go with what Seoul-mate has. as I like key fobs with my car too, how about you Phil do you use the key to unlock your car? its faster with the remote than with a key especially in the dark.

Lakes · **Reply #26: May 13, 2013, 20:39:14**

Quote from: rustynutz on May 13, 2013, 15:19:49

I wouldn't waste my money buying you beaut locks....
.
If someone wants to get in, they'll get in, if not through the door, then they'll break a window or lift tiles off the roof.

Locks only keep honest people out...

true but insurance gets cheaper the more secure you set the place up, I had a mate that used to hook up a mini electric fence to his bike at night as had to leave it outside. i'm setting this up very secure Rusty not that crime is a problem here just I think its a good idea
& a remote to unlock door in dark is easier than keys, you have remote to unlock your car.i always enter via remote garage door in old place but in new place have to lift up garage door. i borrowed a mates old Toyota ute & trailer to move and it had key open doors no central locking & wind up windows, you get lazy as you get older LOL

Phil №❶ · **Reply #27: May 13, 2013, 20:58:10**

Yes I do use the remote for the car. I thought you didn't want to carry keys, cards or any other devices. The inside push button exit would come in handy if someone's chasing you with an axe,

if the power's still switched on, that is.

My mate had intruders, they turned off the juice & even cut the solar lights at the door entry, but got nothing dur to the internal alarm. In fact, they left their dna on exit.

neptune · **Reply #28: May 14, 2013, 01:53:29**

Just recently , I was in the locksmith looking to get another fob for the garage door and on display he had front entrance locks that work on the eyes or the thumbprint....saves remembering a number or trying to get a fob out when your hands are full........

Dazzler · **Reply #29: May 14, 2013, 01:58:22**

Quote from: neptune on May 14, 2013, 01:53:29

Just recently , I was in the locksmith looking to get another fob for the garage door and on display he had front entrance locks that work on the eyes or the thumbprint....saves remembering a number or trying to get a fob out when your hands are full........

I've heard about those .. Robbers cut your thumb off and carry it around in case they want to get back in

But seriously if not too expensive sounds like a good idea

I have a fingerprint reader built into my laptop but haven't got around to setting it up (which I should - as I'm the only one that uses it)