Category: Keyless Entry
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Do Smart Locks Need WIFI?
Can I use a smart lock when there’s no WIFI? | What happens when the internet goes out? | Will smart locks work when the power goes out? Can I Use a Smart Lock Without a WIFI Connection You can use a smart lock without having WIFI or internet access. However, without an internet connection…
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Do Smart Locks Need Power
Smart locks need power in order to operate fully and completely. There are two situations where a smart lock may lose power. Will a Smart Lock Work When Batteries Die? Will a Smart Lock Work When the House Loses Power? How to Open a Door When the Smart Lock Batteries Are Dead Open With Mechanic…
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Are There Smart Locks For Outdoor Gates?
The Only Outdoor Smart Lock Options | Other Smart Devices to Consider | Other Keyless Lock Options | Conclusions Can You Install a Smart Lock on Outdoor Gates? With residential lock technology making big advances in the past two years, many customers are looking for smart locks that go on outdoor gates. Our Gate Lock…
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Why Does My Schlage Electronic Lock Unlock When I Press the Schlage Button?
How Your Schlage Electronic Lock Should Work | How to Fix It So It Works Correctly | Prefer Video? The Schlage BE365 electronic deadbolt is a great, affordable basic electronic deadbolt. We’ve sold and installed a lot of them over the years. It’s so affordable now, that many people are buying and installing it themselves.…
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How to Reset a Kwikset Halo Smart Lock
Reset the Kwikset Halo Touch and Halo Smart Locks Don’t know how the Kwikset Halo Lock Works? Check out our YouTube video, “Kwikset Halo Product Review and Demo.” The Kwikset Halo has three different reset options: Factor reset, network reset, and system reset. The reset procedures across all Halo products are identical including the the…
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How to Reset a Yale Smart Lock
Note. This reset procedure works on all Yale electronic locks including the lever locks, such as the Yale NexTouch. However, accessing the reset button is a bit different for locks other than the YRD226, YRD216 and YRD256. When to Reset Your Yale Lock Having a Yale smart lock on your home can offer a lot…
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Yale Assure Connect by August Smart Lock Review
Product Highlights | Detailed Review | Upgradable to WIFI | Keyless Version | Lock Control & Monitoring | What’s in the Box | Comparison to Other Locks | Video Review Overview of the Yale Assure Connect by August (CBA) lock The Yale Assure Smart lock is ACME Locksmith’s favorite smart lock. It is a BHMA…
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How Much Does Access Control Cost?
Typical Cost | Types of Systems | Features Impact | Building Code Impact | Door Type Impact | FAQs | Get Estimate (Phoenix) Are you considering installing key card access control on your business? What is the cost per door for an access control system? Let’s dive down into it. Access Control System Cost Per…
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Best Smart Locks of 2025 – A Locksmith Compares
Our Favorite | Comparison Table | Limitations of Smart Locks | Kwikset Halo Review | Schlage Encode Review | Yale Assure Review Related articles: In 2020 lock manufacturers finally got the concept of smart locks dialed in for the average consumer. Gone are the complicated hardware and software components to set them up, the apps…
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Keyless Gate Lock Options
Considerations before buying | Can you use a smart lock? | When to use a mechanical keypad | When to use an electronic gate lock There are numerous reasons to use keyless entry locks on your gates. But what are your options? Will the gates need to be changed to support a keyless solution? Let’s…