Many of us are already familiar with the benefits of a key fob system to unlock our vehicles, enter underground parking garages, or access our favorite 24/7 gym facilities. Key fobs allow us the freedom to forgo the hassle of searching for the right key, which only wastes time and often leaves us vulnerable to our outside surroundings. Unlike traditional…

Securing your property can be a complicated issue, especially if you own or manage an Airbnb or a hotel. These buildings have people constantly coming and going from them who need to have easy access to the space during their stay. For most hotel companies, this problem is solved by using reusable key cards that can be wiped clean whenever…

There are many reasons why you may decide to rekey your home’s door locks: You recently moved into a new home A roommate or family member lost his/her keys Your home recently had a break-in You and a significant other had a bad break up You own an Airbnb and need to manage multiple spare keys If you’ve ever had…

While specific hotel door lock systems may vary by hotel, chances are they use one of the following hotel room door locks: Magnetic Door Locks Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Door Locks While both options are still widely popular today, RFID hotel door locks are becoming more prevalent for their ease of use, updated security, and keyless solutions. Magnetic vs. RFID Each…

Electronic door locks are powered by electric currents—not keys—which means they typically run through a motor to signal a door’s bolt to either open or lock in place. Though certain electronic locks can offer a manual option, as well—should a power outage occur or a family member lose the combination of a keypad code—there are many different types of electronic…

Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company or a small business retailer, preventing theft and burglaries is a key factor in protecting inventory and assets and ensuring employee safety. But how do you know which commercial door locks are better for your business? (more…)

Z-wave technology causes some struggles at times. The idea of a home automation system that thinks for you and gives you control at your fingertips is appealing. But how do you overcome the hurdles to set it up? Will it work in my environment? These are some of the concerns our customers encounter and in this post we will help…

If we're being honest, most of us spend very little time thinking about the locks in our life. They're somewhat of a means to an end, and we often don't give them a second thought until something goes wrong with them. At that point, it's all hands on deck, and the importance of maintaining a functional lock all of a…

Have you ever misplaced your house keys, or had any other reason to believe that the security of your home may have been breached? The truth of the matter is that unless you're the very first person to live at your address, you really can't be sure how many copies of your house keys might exist. From feeling unsafe in your…

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a technology that enables smartphones and other devices to communicate with each other using electromagnetic induction. Electromagnetic induction occurs between two NFC devices when they come within close proximity (usually 10 centimeters or less) to each other and creates an air-field transformer which allows the devices to communicate with one another. There are two types…

As you shop our website you will notice that many products have a rating for ANSI or BHMA. Those ratings are from the American National Standards Institute and Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association. These organizations stress products through rigorous testing and the product must meet specific criteria in order for them to receive a grade. Those criteria are: Grade 1 Must…

Z-Wave is a world-standard wireless technology that lets all your home electronics talk to each other, and to you, via remote control. It uses simple, reliable, low-power radio waves that easily travel through walls, floors and cabinets, without interference from the other wireless devices you might have in your home. Z-Wave control can be added to almost anything electronic, even…