Are Keyless Door Locks Really Keyless?

Let me ask you a question…

“Why do you want to buy a keyless door lock?”

The reason I ask this is because most people looking for a keyless lock are thinking of buying a lock that has a keypad where you punch in a code to unlock the door but what they don’t realize is that most “keyless door locks” have a fatal flaw…

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The Fatal Flaw In A Keyless Lock

This is so obvious but most people never think about it. Yes, most keyless door locks use a keypad or some other method of unlocking a door but if you look at the lock what is usually right there under the keypad? A Keyhole!

“A Keyhole – in a “keyless” lock?”

You see, lock manufacturers need to provide a backup way to unlock the lock in case of a problem or emergency and what is the cheapest and easiest way to do this? A plain old regular key.

On the surface this sounds like a pretty reasonable idea. It makes sense to have a key as a backup just in case right?

Well, if you are only buying a keyless door lock for the convenience factor then you are good to go and I recommend you take a serious look at the Schlage Camelot keypad lock as it is one of the best while still being reasonably priced.

“Why is a keyhole a flaw in a keyless lock?”

Simple, if there is a keyhole there is an opening in the lock that can be exploited.

Vandals can jam glue, metal or sand rendering the lock inoperable. Any lock can be picked, it just might take more skill and time for some of the pick-resistant or pick-proof locks.

The really scary thing about a keyhole that most people don’t know about is that it can be “bumped” using a simple, easy to make key. The technique is so simple that a child can do it and there are plenty of videos on the Web that will show you how to make and use a bump key.

Watch this shocking video..

Pretty scary isn’t it? So now that you’ve read this far I hope I have convinced you that if you are going to take the time to research, purchase and install a new lock that you get one that not only offers the convenience of a keypad but also the security that most other keyless locks don’t have.

Introducing The Sunnect AP501

The Sunnect AP501 lock uses two primary methods of opening the lock. You can use the handy backlit keypad or a special key tag that you touch to the lock (don’t worry, the tag codes can be deactivated if one gets lost). In case of an emergency you can use a standard 9 volt battery along with your key or keypad code to unlock the lock.

The best part about the Sunnect AP501 is that there are no openings on the lock which makes this lock one of the most secure keyless locks available.

In fact the Sunnect lock is so tough it has garnered praise from both lock industry publications as well as consumers as a best buy.

Real Testimonials by Real Lock Experts…

“In my 30 years in the locksmith business, I have seen quite a few residential door locks and the Sunnect AP501 is by far the very best. I installed the very first AP501 we got at my own home and my family absolutely loves it! It’s so well-made we can’t find a fault in this lock.”

Ken Berkley, Manager of the 20 service centers at Baldino’s Lock and Key

“As part of serving our clients with extreme security needs, we deploy high-end surveillance systems and ultra-secure alarm systems, but what has been lacking is a rugged and effective electronic lock solution. From our testing of the unit we have acquired, the Sunnect AP501 meets all of our needs and the needs of the clients that we foresee in the future.”

Stephen Weatherly, CISSP, Chief Security Consultant, Wise Guy Solutions, LLC, an information security consulting company, after testing the Sunnect AP501 digital door lock for their clients

Still Not Convinced?

How many locks do you know of that can literally take a bullet and still work? The Sunnect AP501SN can, just watch…