Is this lock good for keeping out strangers from getting in our home from outside doors
1522329
I doubt this would be good for keeping strangers out. It might be a BIT of a deterrent, but would probably be broken through easily if they really wanted to get in. It's much better for keeping your kids from opening doors they shouldn't. Hope this helps!
1522330
No. Someone could kick this lock open pretty easily. We use them on inside doors for child-proofing purposes i.e., locking door to basement so our toddler can't pull the door open and fall down the stairs.
1268252
It has a very simple lock mechanism that works. But, be advised that it is easy to unlock the handle from the outside by merely "turning" the fake key slot. In other words, it locks but not in a way that could keep someone out if they wanted to turn the mechanism.
1983557
No. This device prevents the door open from the outside, but the latch is inside and can be removed fairly easily.
702825
Lock works great. Not an outside lock. I put it on a storage room inner closet in my garage to keep teens out of it.
1878327
I have to agree with beholder242. The lock is as robust as it can be considering the application. I don't believe that the average person could defeat it simply by trying to pick it.
2241223
The lock is pretty strong and keeps my kids out- but I suppose if you were to keep it outside, someone could break into it with the right equipment. Of course, in rural America, it would probably work pretty well...
375235
Yes. You need a bit of room on either side of the closure (door/frame) for the metal plate. If there is wood-trim too close to the edge it will be slightly loose but still effective. The idea is to prevent casual entry, to make noise if tampered with, and to slow down a thief while the alarm is ringing. Most thieves want to be in and out in minutes and this adds another problem to their navigation.
1130164
If once you lock the trailer there won't be any chance of it accidentally going off, I'd say this is a good application. The only thing that I think about is what I would do at home. I wouldn't leave it directly in front of my front door, as the mailman puts mail through the slot. I wouldn't want that to accidentally set off the alarm (it IS loud!). But if you have a good spot for it in your trailer, this should work.
375237
NO, this will only work to secure the door from the inside. For example if your in your room (or a hotel room). One suggestion be sure you have the key handy in case you need to get out in a hurry. I hope this was helpfulCharlie
420287
No. The only purpose for the lock is to keep the door from being opened (either accidentally or anti-theft).
1727891
I would say yes. But remember since it just sticks on the glass, if someone really wanted to get in they probably could slam the door really hard and it would come off of the glass. I use it to keep my toddler inside of my house. Not really for security purposes.
1369774
I would not recommend for the front door even if it works- this would leave your frnot door unlocked and any body could break into your house while you are somewhere else inside.
266539
I have mine mounted behind a storm door. It looks like it might be weather proof, but I would not trust it for long term. In the two years since install, I have only had 2 times when it rejected my key-strokes. Both times it was a rainy, windy, everything damp kind of day, and re-entering got me in. Was it dampness or was it me, I don't know.Good luck with this lock. It's been a winner for me.
2101747
Yes, it locks, and is fairly secure. Thin aluminum siding, so if someone really wanted to, it would be that difficult to get in though.
287437
Probably not your first line of defense. We have it on our doors so that our small child can't get out when sleep walking, and it works perfectly for that. There have been mornings that I've forgotten it was latched and given the door a strong tug and it was fine - but if someone wanted to break in I think they could use enough force to do so.
1703189
I would not consider it a high security however it has some features that make it suitable for our uses. It allows for multiple user codes so different people can be assigned their own code. We use it on out door rest room facilities at a small beach resort. This allows for guests to have access without letting random people off the beach to use. We also use inside to limit staff access to liquor room and restricted areas that may have a cash box or employee files. Do not recommend it as a primary access lock.
707936
Yes, but it is also easily UNLOCKED. I guess it's for a family environment that would respect somebody's need for privacy. But it does lock.