The everyday front-door lock has had a bit of an overhaul with Kwikset’s Smartkey system. Firstly it’s designed to be unbumpable, so you can feel more secure when you leave your home. What’s bumping, you ask? A way for nefarious types to defeat the lock by quickly shoving in a trick key, taking just seconds to do— apparently many normal locks are easy to defeat. Secondly, by using a special adaptor, you can actually teach the lock to use a new key. Fancy using any old key, or changing keys once a week? Easypeasy, and handy for keeping unwanted mothers-in-law at bay. [Apartmenttherapy]
LIBBY
September 21, 2009 at 2:30 AM
IF U CAN USE ANY KEY THAT FITS SINCE U LOST YOUR OLD ONE, WHAT IS TO PREVENT A BURGLAR (ETC) FROM DOING THE SAME?
Report PermalinkDraeconin
November 20, 2009 at 10:44 AM
I very much agree with Libby. Looks to me like they’re marketing a neat little burglary tool.
Report PermalinkBeth Duff
October 25, 2011 at 5:17 AM
I think this is a brilliant idea.
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