The lock seems pretty awesome. I looked up the demo video on youtube and found a video about how a "smartkey" lock can be opened in 10 seconds with a special tool damaging the internal lock and allowing access. Can't trust everything on the internet. Is this true? The lock seems pretty awesome. I looked up the demo video on youtube and found a video about how a "smartkey" lock can be opened in 10 seconds with a special tool damaging the internal... » Read More The lock seems pretty awesome. I looked up the demo video on youtube and found a video about how a "smartkey" lock can be opened in 10 seconds with a special tool damaging the internal lock and allowing access. Can't trust everything on the internet. Is this true? « Show Less
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nothing on earth is unpickable or unhackable. but certainly there are things that have yet to be picked or hacked. I believe Kwikset may offer a cash prize to those who can pick their locks, and I don't think these clever folks on the internet have to collect that prize by doing this in front of live audience. I have windows on my home, pretty sure the rate get in that way to steal my queen's jewels
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Kevo is extremely secure, both digitally and mechanically. Kevo uses multiple levels of encryption to increase digital security, and it is continually reviewed by industry-leading independent digial security experts. The lock also contains Kwikset's patented SmartKey technology, which is tested to the most stringent lock picking, bumping, and physical security standards.
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I saw that, too and I have kwikset locks on my house prior to watching that video. what would be nice is if the lock would alert you if someone tried to break into your house using that method.
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I believe the video's true which is why I will never buy a "smartkey" lock. I agree that nothing is unpickable/unbreakable but the lock should at least resist being force twisted open. Junk IMHO.
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Not sure if a small lock might be available to go through small zipper holes but why would locking it be of any value? If the concern is data being stolen then the password or fingerprint technology is there and otherwise a sharp knife and a snatch and grab are not going to foil a lock...? Sorry, maybe the question has a point but not seeing it?
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I already had my keys labeled from the previous key safe so I just transfered them. The safe I had you could grab the top left and bottom right corners and press hard and it would pop open, it was more like a key semi-safe. Love this one .
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It works while you are inside. When you are outside this device is not protecting you. But I do feel so much safer, while I am inside knowing that anyone making a bump key can't get in while I am home. I tried having a friend use my key and try to open the lock while I was inside and they couldn't open it. It is portable and you can take it to a hotel while on vacation. It protects you while you are inside.
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With the addalock in place you cant open the door from outside when i put the addalock in place and locked in from the inside my brother used his key unlocked the door but he still couldnt get in. Hope it gives you some insight !
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Been using mine for a few weeks now and the only glitch was the backspace not responding. Lifted the key off, gently with a knife blade, and jiggled the little button and, presto, it worked! Put the key back on and so far, so good. Don't have any idea why it would just stop working if it had previously. Sorry, hope someone can help. Will be watching the reponses.
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The better question is how many times do you have to swipe your finger before it reads it. The biometrics on this safe are an utter joke, even after programming the same finger into every programming slot. If you buy this, never plan on using the finger scan to open it- use the combination. Also, never ever lose the keys and keep the batteries fresh. Nothing worse than having your favorite gun locked in a safe you cant get to because one day the safe worked fine, and the next day it refused to open. Each key set is numbered. Write those numbers down along with the safe serial number. I am looking for a non-electric safe to replace this cheap Chinese one. The better question is how many times do you have to swipe your finger before it reads it. The biometrics on this safe are an utter joke, even after programming the same finger into every programming slot. If you buy this, never plan on using the finger scan to open it- use the combination. Also, never ever lose the keys and keep the batteries fresh. Nothing worse than having your favorite gun locked in a safe you cant get to because one day the safe worked fine, and the next day it refused to open. Each key set is numbered. Write those numbers down along with the safe serial number. I am... » Read More The better question is how many times do you have to swipe your finger before it reads it. The biometrics on this safe are an utter joke, even after programming the same finger into every programming slot. If you buy this, never plan on using the finger scan to open it- use the combination. Also, never ever lose the keys and keep the batteries fresh. Nothing worse than having your favorite gun locked in a safe you cant get to because one day the safe worked fine, and the next day it refused to open. Each key set is numbered. Write those numbers down along with the safe serial number. I am looking for a non-electric safe to replace this cheap Chinese one. « Show Less
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I own two Stack-On Safes, haven't experienced "time-out" on either one. Like others have said ... use the key.
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I agree with Lorne Robinson's review. You probably have to be very careful when you put it in the box and it may fall out when you open the box. I think the intent was to house a single key in an emergency but maybe with some feed back to the manufacturer they will find a way to accommodate te new smarter keys. Still a nice unit, have several at our church for contractors to have key fob entry when needed.
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Good question. Probably not faster. Not made to quickly undo the padlock part. Could be done that way though.
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I've ordered two of these keys through Amazon.com, and the first one came with a web address to get the instructions. The second one came with no information at all. I have double-checked, and you can easily Google the instructions. It only takes a few minutes to do the programming. I've ready reviews by people who say it didn't work for them, but I never had a problem.
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I bought it about 3 weeks ago, and I used it for the same reason as yours!It is perfect and steady, no shaking, but you have to make sure that it's locked from its three keys :)
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It's a key lock, takes about the same amount of time as a pad lock. Mine is only locked when I'm not home. I don't have kids.
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Mine has a little play in the latching. You should be able to just insert the key and turn but may need to press down slightly to release. I have had some trouble with my combination #s to unlock though. I use a combination of 2 or 3 #s pushed at the same time for one of my combinations. This sometimes does not work if I push the sequence too quickly. I do like being able to use more than one finger stroke to equal one entry. I.E. #1 and #2 pushed simutaniously to equal one #.Unless there is quite a bit of gap it sounds like about the same as mine. I have two and the second one does have more gap than the last one I purchased. Mine has a little play in the latching. You should be able to just insert the key and turn but may need to press down slightly to release. I have had some trouble with my combination #s to unlock though. I use a combination of 2 or 3 #s pushed at the same time for one of my combinations. This sometimes does not work if I push the sequence too quickly. I do like being able to use more than one finger stroke to equal one entry. I.E. #1 and #2 pushed simutaniously to equal one #.Unless there is quite a bit of gap it sounds like about the same as mine. I have two and the second one does have... » Read More Mine has a little play in the latching. You should be able to just insert the key and turn but may need to press down slightly to release. I have had some trouble with my combination #s to unlock though. I use a combination of 2 or 3 #s pushed at the same time for one of my combinations. This sometimes does not work if I push the sequence too quickly. I do like being able to use more than one finger stroke to equal one entry. I.E. #1 and #2 pushed simutaniously to equal one #.Unless there is quite a bit of gap it sounds like about the same as mine. I have two and the second one does have more gap than the last one I purchased. « Show Less
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It is a little tricky at first even getting the right key into the right lock but once you turn both keys and pull the door it should open. It really helps to put both keys on a keychain that allows both keys to be used at the same time and I put a marker on the top key so I don't have to fumble with figuring out which key is for which lock. A note about the bolts that came with the safe: I recall them not working properly when I drilled the holes into the cement floor of my garage. I had to use different concrete anchor bolts that I had on hand. I only bolted two of the four holes and it is extremely secure. It is a little tricky at first even getting the right key into the right lock but once you turn both keys and pull the door it should open. It really helps to put both keys on a keychain that allows both keys to be used at the same time and I put a marker on the top key so I don't have to fumble with figuring out which key is for which lock. A note about the bolts that came with the safe: I recall them not working properly when I drilled the holes into the cement floor of my garage. I had to use different concrete anchor bolts that I had on hand. I only bolted two of the four holes and it... » Read More It is a little tricky at first even getting the right key into the right lock but once you turn both keys and pull the door it should open. It really helps to put both keys on a keychain that allows both keys to be used at the same time and I put a marker on the top key so I don't have to fumble with figuring out which key is for which lock. A note about the bolts that came with the safe: I recall them not working properly when I drilled the holes into the cement floor of my garage. I had to use different concrete anchor bolts that I had on hand. I only bolted two of the four holes and it is extremely secure. « Show Less
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It opens fast. Not slower than switch blades I have seen. When new you may have to oil it and open it a few times before it opens fast. I had to oil the lock and hinge.
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I was able to install it, but I'm a handy person. Also it came with a video on a CD. However, if installing regular stuff around the house scares you.. get a pro. The instructions I got where not in English. Its pretty straight forward the images paved the way for me, reminded me of ikea furniture lol. I was able to source english instructions online (google search manual pdf.) Also be mindful that this door lock is a deadbolt. You will need a door knob or handle still, I just took the internals of the original door knob out so it doesn't latch, making a nice swing after I use the keypad or RF. I love this lock no more key fumbles lol. Also you have to activate the keypad (by touching it first) to use the RF which sucks a bit but you get used to it.