Digital Deadbolt Door Lock from Aldi.
Is it any good? Have anyone got experience with it?
ALDI Digital Deadbolt Door Lock
superm86 on 23/02/2017 - 10:03
Last edited 23/02/2017 - 12:59 by 1 other user
Last edited 23/02/2017 - 12:59 by 1 other user
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omg.. did not know that - sometimes I take more time to unlock using a key :(
Calling something a "Yale style" lock is nonsensical because Yale is a brand that is attached to many types of locks including door locks and safes. So you cannot claim to be able to "open any yale lock in seconds" either.
Change "Yale style" to "Yale cylinder pin-tumbler lock", and all other observations I made are valid. Yes, Yale cylinder lock mechanism can be opened in seconds - Google it, see the link I gave, read a bit about it. Just one (one of many) sources to start: http://lifehacker.com/learning-to-pick-locks-taught-me-how-c…
But… you claim that it is not so - a few sources, please.
usual locks that we have on doors - are they also these yale cylindrical ones?
@superm86: most likely, or a similar design - but check the logo on the cylinder, it should say what the manufacturer is. See also the resources I posted below a few minutes ago.
But if you want to test how good your door lock you may try to bump open it (using this attack most locks open in a few seconds): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock_bumping
and (longish but informative) YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpH_t0u5Ybg
As some people came here hoping to find a bit more about secure locks here are two good resources worth reading:
"The Best Lock For Your Home: Is Your Lock Really Safe?" http://www.frontrangelocksmith.com/blog/the-best-lock-for-yo…
Good explanation of basic lock issues: "Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Lockpicking & Physical Security" http://www.blackhat.com/presentations/bh-europe-08/Deviant_O…
This thread helped me decide not to get one.
No experience with this model. It is probably good for convenience - just punch a code to unlock. But security is not improved: "Includes 2 entry keys for manual access". Always look at the lock mechanism: if it is Yale style, it is easy and quick to break (read: 30 seconds if your skills are low). Nowadays it is even legal in Australia to buy various tools and training kits to learn to open Yale locks within seconds: https://www.lockpicksaustralia.com.au/?gclid=CJ2LhefvpNICFce…