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Digital Locks by Renohoot SG

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An electronic lock is a locking device which operates by means of electric current. Electric locks are sometimes stand-alone with an electronic control assembly mounted directly to the lock.

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Instead of using a physical key to unlock a door, digital door lock uses electric and digital technology to secure and unlock a door. There are a variety of ways digital locks use to gain control access to the door. It could be keypads or using code, biometric, Bluetooth, or using radio frequency through a smart card. While it makes your life more comfortable as you no longer need a physical key, it also offers better security compared to a traditional lock.


Buying Considerations

  • Size 
  • Locking mechanism required 
  • Unlocking methods 
  • RFID  
  • NFC 
  • Bluetooth 
  • Biometric lock
  • Electronic Keypad Lock/Password Digital Door Lock
  • Wifi 
  • Battery requirements 
  • Alternative to opening
  • Memory slots
  • Warranty
  • Fire-rated
  • Built-in detection alarm
  • Low battery indicator
  • Fire warning
  • Additional security features
  • Theft & prank prevention 
  • Suspicious movement alert
  • Intruder prevention 
  • Volume Control/Silent Mode
  • Other smart features


Technical Terms

  • Fingerprint scanner - This is the area where one’s fingerprint is scanned and read by the digital lock and allow access upon positive identification.
  • Card reader - This is usually the area that has a card logo and where one’s taps their RFID/NFC card to be read by the digital lock and allow access upon positive identification.
  • Number Pad - At the center of the digital lock, this is where you key in your pin to unlock.
  • Low-Battery Indicator - When digital locks are low in battery, this is the indicator that will flash up to notify owners to change the battery.
  • External power contact - When the digital lock cannot be powered on, this is the place where an external power (commonly a 9v battery) is placed to power up the digital lock.
  • Keyhole - Another alternative opening method, this features a mechanical keyhole where the owner will require to use an overriding key to unlock.


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