Startup - Smart Door Barricade
Author: Brian Rhodes, Published on Nov 19, 2014
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Comments (12)
Undisclosed Distributor #1
Good write up. Totally agree with your findings, especially battery life. I don't see them being around long.
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Undisclosed #2
Brian - do you have any guesses about "what problem does this solve"?
I get that it's a form of door lock/barricade, but when would something like this be more practical or secure than a deadbolt or other locking mechanism?
Are there enough cases where current solutions to locking doors are impractical and warrant a device like this?
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James Talmage
You not only need to worry about battery failure on the device, but also stolen/broken/dead-battery on your phone. If you put this on all your entry doors, it's going to be a really destructive re-entry process.
WiFi failure is an issue. Not many home users have a battery backup for their WiFi.
You need to have a mechanical override for at least one entry in to your home.
For those concerned with their residential deadbolt getting kicked in: I recommend this. Works great for saving the door frame after it's been kicked in as well.
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Mario Fernandez
From my locksmith days:
Bumping resistance: Install high security locks which are impervious to bumping. (Medeco, Schlage Primus, etc)
Door kick resistance: Most “Constructor grade” deadbolt locks you see at home improvement centers have bolts that are either hollow or only the section which projects out of the door is solid or reinforced. Manufacturers do this in order for the lock to be able to accommodate the two common backsets in the market with only one bolt and make the lock install process DIY friendly. Unfortunately this makes the lock vulnerable to kick attacks. Make sure the bolt on the lock you choose is constructed in such a way that part of the reinforced section of the bolt remains inside the door when in the locked position thus providing a positive anchorage to the door. Most high security deadbolts are constructed this way. The screws on the faceplate are not enough. Also make sure you install a reinforced strike plate that does not rely on the door frame for support but instead, attaches or anchors to the structure behind the frame. Most pre-hung doors on the market have only a ¾” thick frame.
Yes most likely your local home improvement store will not offer these types of high security locks, but then again, Costco does not offer high performance video cameras either. Same principle applies I guess.
And remember, keys may not be as cool or sexy as having the door open with your iPhone but convenience and security sometimes don’t live under the same roof. What is convenient for you may also be convenient for the bad guys.
Cheers!
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Sagy Amit
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Mario Fernandez
Sagy, you are not that old LOL.
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Sagy Amit
I'm very young Mario, but my locksmith days were 15 years ago. Besides, I always wanted to say "back in the good ol' days"..;)
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