Home Security & Locks

Arlo Outdoor Security Cameras Is the Arlo Pro Wireless Security Camera System Recommended by ACME Locksmith? Outdoor home security cameras are becoming more and more popular as the technologies continue to improve, prices drop, and features get added and enhanced. In fact, they are often replacing home alarms, because many don’t require monthly subscription fees and services; the cameras themselves alert you directly on your cellular phone. A Wireless Camera From Ali Express You can Read More

The BHMA Lock Grading Label BHMA vs ANSI Lock Grade Ratings We wrote an article ANSI Lock Grades Explained previously, but there is another increasingly common door hardware grading system in use that is appearing on new products called the BHMA rating. What is it, and what does it mean for you? A little background on the topic: ANSI is the American National Standards Institute, and their job is to oversee the standards of all Read More

Is the Kwikset Halo Touch the best fingerprint lock available? The Kwikset Halo TouchIs the Kwikset Halo Touch the best fingerprint lock available? ACME Locksmith is always looking at the latest trends in residential security, including smart locks. Biometric smart locks (that open with a fingerprint instead of a user code) are becoming more popular as more manufacturers are beginning to offer them in residential locksets. Kwikset’s Halo Touch is one of the newest. In Read More

Our Favorite Combination Padlock of 2020 ABUS 190cs/60 May be Available on AmazonCombination padlocks are notorious for being less secure than other types of padlocks, but for locking up bikes and such for short periods of time, the combination padlock is really one of the best and easiest options for this. But for keeping things secure for long periods of time, most combination padlocks fail to deliver because they can be bypassed using a variety Read More