John Fox 
Imagine coming home from an exhausting day, hankering to take a long shower to wash off the day’s fatigue. You try to open the bathroom door, but you’re locked out. Annoying. Right? Did you know you can open a door with everyday household items? Privacy doors have door locks with a hole in them. Their … Read more
A garage door lock is a simple device that makes it possible for you to keep your garage secure at all times. It is usually made up of three pieces: two side pieces and one centerpiece. These pieces are held together by a spring that keeps them in place when they are not in use. … Read more
Your ADT system is built to collaborate with various other devices throughout your house to provide you with a comprehensive safety net. Even though this level of protection is great, sometimes it becomes necessary to BYPASS one of these devices for multiple reasons. Depending on your device, ADT provides you with various ways to help … Read more
It’s essential to test your ADT system to guarantee that everything is operating correctly. Testing enables you to have faith in the ADT security system. In addition to this, it enables you to learn more about your ADT security panel without getting in touch with the ADT service center. For those asking, “How do I … Read more
A door lock cylinder is a cylindrical device that is placed inside the lock of a door. It contains many components such as springs, pins, and tumblers. When you push a key into a keyhole, it pushes down the pins and creates a closed link between them. This allows the door to open. But if … Read more
Different versions of Arlo cameras have different levels of resolution and battery life. As a security camera installer, I have managed to test many types of Arlo camera batteries at different times in their life cycles so I feel I can accurately answer this question as well as give some data. If you are wondering … Read more
The Arlo camera’s most important feature is its cloud storage capabilities. All Arlo cameras are intended to work on the cloud computing service, which stores all captured footage. Arlo is a subscription-based security system, which means you must pay for it every month. However, if you’re curious whether you may use your Arlo security devices … Read more
In this guide, I will teach you how to lock your patio door to prevent unauthorized access to the patio section of your house. Using a patio lock is one of the best methods to use to make your patio area a no-go-zone. It is quite an easy procedure. As a quick summary, to lock … Read more
I have noticed that most users are not familiar with the various features of their Arlo cameras. They think to turn off their Arlo security cameras, it is mandatory to have the Arlo Apps. Well, you can easily turn off your Arlo camera manually, or via the web interface. I will showcase a detailed procedure … Read more
If you need to change your ADT security alarm code, there are different ways you can do so. The first and most obvious way is to call customer service and have them give you a new one. However, if you have a smartphone or tablet, you can use the ADT Pulse app to change it … Read more
As a security installer, one of the most common questions I get pertains to the Arlo Invite and how to accept it. In this guide, I will teach you how to accept an Arlo invite. Read to the end, and you will be able to seamlessly add your friends or a family member to your … Read more
Spending a night at a hotel or a rental place can turn into a bad experience if the doors are not secure enough. You won’t be able to sleep freely in an unprotected room. But, you can change everything with a simple security device. A portable door lock is an excellent choice for the above … Read more
A sliding glass door is capable of giving your home a much more different vibe than a regular door. They allow more visibility and enhance security at the same time. But, these sliding doors might break down occasionally. Most of the time, the issue lies with the sliding glass door lock. As a solution, you … Read more
Internal and external components are found in every door lock. The door components of your lock work together to allow you to open or close a locked door. A portion called a tang is entirely within the cylinder when the door is unlocked. When the door is locked, the tang is halfway in and out … Read more
Many reasons may warrant the need to reset a smart lock keypad. If one of your tenants is moving out, for instance, you may want to change the access code for the incoming tenant. This is to ensure the privacy and security of the new tenant. It is quite easy to do. In this guide, … Read more
Curious minds always want to know the mechanisms that make equipment work. Beyond opening and closing your door, have you ever thought of how door locks work? It’s simple but complex. The latch stays partly in and out of the lock cylinder when the door is locked. When you insert a key in the latch, … Read more