Which Digital Lock will suit your door?
Wondering about how to choose the best digital door lock for your door? Or maybe which digital lock will suit your door?
As trusted, professional digital lock installers we are more than capable of “diagnosing” which type of digital door lock will match your door. But first, do you know what a digital lock is?
Introduction to the Digital Lock
We have been using locks for over 5,000 years to secure and protect our valuables, homes, and properties from theft. As time and technology have advanced, so too has the way we protect what matters most. One of the biggest innovations in recent decades has been the development of digital and smart locks.
Driven by their convenience and ease of use, digital locks have seen a surge in demand across the market. Once primarily adopted in commercial settings such as offices and hotels, they are now becoming increasingly common in residential properties as homeowners seek smarter, more secure, and more practical solutions.
What is a Digital/Smart Lock?
A digital lock is a modern locking system that uses electronic or digital technology—such as keypads, biometric scanners, RFID cards, or smartphone apps—to control access, rather than relying solely on a physical key.
Unlike mechanical locks, which require a traditional key to turn a cylinder or bolt, digital locks offer keyless entry and can be programmed to grant, restrict, or monitor access (depending on the model). Many version also allow multiple users to have unique codes or credentials, providing a level of flexibility and security that mechanical locks cannot match.
Naturally, each digital and smart lock has different features depending on the brand.
Benefits of Smart and Digital Locks
Convenience ✔
No need for physical keys, simply use a code, key/swipe tag or Bluetooth to gain entry
Custom Access Control✔
Use temporary codes for guest, track entrances and deliveries
Durability and Modern Design✔
Current Smart locks feature a sleek, tamper resistant designs!
Enhanced Security✔
No need to hide spare keys anymore!
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How do I know which Digital/Smart lock will fit on my door or gate?
Installing a smart lock on any door sounds like an easy task – right? However, as most locksmiths will tell you, not every smart lock is compatible with every door!
So you may be wondering, which digital lock will suit my door?
The most important thing is what type of locks are currently on the door or gate – this is the key to understanding the options available. Your local hardware store employee is not able to guide you through this process. Its important to trust someone who knows their locks from latches – like a locksmith!
The second thing to consider is the brand of the lock, we receive so many inquiries of cheaply made digital locks failing within the first 6 months of use requiring URGENT replacements.
Generally, smart locks have a warranty of 3-5 years before needing maintenance or replacement. Your standard conventional locks will last anywhere from 5-15 years (or more!), they also have the added benefits of being able to be deadlocked off locks suitable for most doors.
Its important to note, if you are interested in a smart lock for double doors, that they are structurally weaker than a single door, and must have a conventional lock used in conjunction with a smart lock.
Interested in a digital solution for your door?
KGB Security provides free online quotations for digital locks, simply complete the form below with the following requirements:
Take 3 photos of your door
- Inside the door roughly 2m back
- Outside the door also roughly 2m back
- A photo of the edge of the door where the latch comes out
From there, we communicate with our local suppliers to see which smart lock is most suitable for your door!
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