Why Two Entry Points Are Essential When Using Keyless Digital Locks
Why Two Entry Points Are Essential When Using Keyless Digital Locks
Installing a digital lock on your front door offers convenience, security, and modern appeal. However, when the digital lock lacks a key override, ensuring a second entry point to your home or apartment becomes critical.
Mitigating Risks of Lock Malfunctions
Digital locks rely on electronic components, batteries, or software, which can fail due to power outages, battery depletion, or technical glitches. Without a key override, a malfunctioning lock could leave you stranded outside your home. A second entry point, such as a back door, patio door, or garage entrance, provides an alternative way to access your home, preventing lockouts and ensuring you’re never completely barred from entry.
Supporting Maintenance and Repairs
Digital locks may require occasional maintenance, such as battery replacement or software updates. If the lock becomes inoperable during these processes, a second entry point ensures you can still enter your home. This is particularly important for apartment dwellers, where coordinating repairs with property management might take time, leaving the primary entrance unusable.
Conclusion
While keyless digital locks offer cutting-edge convenience, their lack of a key override introduces risks that can be mitigated by maintaining a second entry point. This precaution ensures safety, accessibility, and peace of mind, whether you’re dealing with technical failures, emergencies, or everyday practicalities. By planning for dual entry points, homeowners and apartment dwellers can enjoy the benefits of digital locks without compromising on security or convenience.
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What if we could rent out our empty driveways like Airbnb?
It’s crazy when you think about it. All these new apartments going up around us with barely any parking, yet I bet plenty of us have got empty driveways or garages just sitting there unused during the day. Feels like we're missing a real opportunity as a community.
Someone really needs to make an 'Airbnb for parking' so people with spare space could help out those who are circling the block for an hour. If that existed, would you actually use it to rent out your own driveway? Or if you're someone who struggles with parking, would you use it?
Genuinely curious what the neighbourhood thinks.
Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
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