Are digital door locks worth it?

Could you give me an idea of the pros and cons of a digital door lock?

Asked by duncan on 5th Jan 2021
Expert Trade Answers
"For an office there ideal for a front door to a house I wouldn’t recommend a digi lock. There not secure enough"
Answered on 5th Jan 2021 - Member since May 2019 - report
"Hi there, yes for extra security and if you lost your keys you can use the app on your phone."
Answered on 9th Apr 2021 - Member since Nov 2020 - report
"Hi I all depends on how much it get used they can be very temperamental and costly too so if it was me the good old fashioned key and barrel a strong lock is the best way forward hope this helps."
Answered on 5th Jan 2021 - Member since Dec 2019 - report
"Pros. No keys to lose. Codes are changeable when necessary. Some locks have quick code change facility. Electronic versions can log door entries

Cons. Codes can be seen. Often code sequence does not matter. Wear on buttons can give code away.

Prices vary greatly whether mechanical or electronic. As in everything you get what you pay for!!!"
Answered on 5th Jan 2021 - Member since Jul 2020 - report
"Hi there. I have had people ring me. Where there digital front door lock has locked them out. This has happened a lot. And are a pain to get them back open. But there are good if you are no good with keys."
Answered on 3rd Feb 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report
"Hi Digital Door lock ie versus normal door lock
digital good when you lock your self out lose you key and you can text someone a key code and you can use with your phone to open no brainer.
cons non"
Answered on 22nd Jan 2021 - Member since Aug 2016 - report
"Digital locks are no good as anyone with a pair of mo grips can open the lock in a second"
Answered on 30th May 2022 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
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