Can an adult open the door from the outside? Can it be used to keep kids outside?
591131
No an adult can not open from the outside. We had a major storm come through a few weeks ago and I went outside to make sure everything was moved so nothing would take flight. Well apparently I only had the lock half out and it simehow managed to lock as I was outside. I tried my hardest to get in side. Rain was pouring and I finally talked my 5 year old into getting the lock back out just in the nick of time. Talk about a close call. I definelty feel safer about someone trying to get in.
591132
No. It is a bolt lock that you install inside the house. It is meant to keep intruders from breaking or to keep children from opening the door(I have a sleepwalker)
591133
No adults or kids can not unlock from the outside. Can only be used to keep kids inside.
591134
No , it's a safety lock to keep people from going out or people coming in. Can only be accessed from the inside.
591135
No...the lock is inside of the door..the lock has two position... Once the lock is on the track..the door can't be opened...unless you are in the inside..the lock has a spring level..so you have to be careful not to lock yourself out..yes it keeps the kids outside...like I said the lock is on the inside of the door..
1838533
Technically you can but I wouldn't advise it only because it is so heavy. We have a few times forgotten something and needed to get in the back, but it takes at least 2 adults to lift and hold up the door while accessing the back.
394368
Well, there's a little pin thing (included with the unit) you can stick in a hole in a tab at the bottom of the door that will keep it from (a) swinging open unless you remove the pin, (b) confound a dumb cat or dog that likes to pull at doors, (c) slow down a child intent on opening the door. We have no reason to use it so haven't tried it. I think you probably could use a small padlock stuck through the tab to better lock the door. In other words, there is a mechanism provided, and a clever owner probably improvise a better locking device using their design features.
1571501
An adult is too big to fit inside entirely, but smaller kids can. The opening doesn't close, though. We used it at a birthday party and all the kids just put their bodies inside with their feet sticking out and then ran around smashing into each other. Lol.
1025565
If the burglar is outside the garage trying to get in, this door can just be opened by prying a door stop between the door and frame, then use a coat hanger to open the release latch. This has a cord, not a latch so the burglar would have to get the string, and it has to be pulled straight down. From the outside it cannot be done. If the person was inside trying to leave, it would be easy to open, but not from the out side like seen on youtube videos.
1145703
Yes you can. It works very easily. It is a very light metal-type gate. I carry my 6 yr old granddaughter through it all the time. You just pull up on the lever and turn it in the direction that you want the gate to open.
1600177
It is good for indoor only, not outside. There's no Windows to breath and the only air your gonna get is a little from the top and the door opening and that's it. I would have to say for one adult only, and only for two kids, three would just be pushing it.
1422249
I don't think so, personally. It has a double lock, so they have to twist the locking mechanism and then push it over and lift up the actual gate part to open it. A smart 4 year old would figure it out but, i don't think would be strong enough.
110471
Yes, very easily. When its engaged in door slightly open position, there is about 1-4 inches of play, so kids can't open and can't crush fingers. An adult can reach up, tap the device so that it swings on hinge and disengages. Then when the adult swings the door in what would be a closing motion, the unit re-engages. You can disengage easily with one hand, allowing you to carry something in the other.
812382
I don't believe it would even be possible for a child to open the bottom. It seals very securely!
991628
I would also use an external door just to be safe. But I highly recommend the trainer! So glad I got it! You can throw it over a tree outside.
1513756
This works by catching the door jamb. If there is a small gap in your exterior doors - it works well. We mainly use it on interior doors to keep kids out of rooms they don't need to be in without supervision. The door stays open a couple of inches, but is too tall for them to reach.
1510546
Yes, I used it on my back porch and dogs went in and out easy with door open and when toddlers were outside I kept it closed
126470
can do either--the tension can hold it if the child isn't to big~~but there are screws you can use to mount inside door frame
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!
1864488
I agree with Scott N. answer. You could definitely use it out doors, but would not leave it out. It is not that difficult to move.
1615437
Yes. Ours is mounted outside on the frame so our daughter doesn't have to carry a house key. The view shows it open, but a lid closes over it to protect it from the elements.