As we all know, the smart door lock, which integrates a variety of convenient unlocking methods, also keeps the traditional way to unlock. Since the fingerprint and PIN code are greatly convenient for our daily use, why do we still keep the mechanical key of the smart door lock?
In fact, the reason why the mechanical key should be retained is to play the role of emergency unlocking. For example, when the smart door lock appears electronic function malfunction caused by circuit failure or fire burnout, the user can use the mechanical key to unlock the door and protect themselves safety.
Users who are using the Philips EasyKey, however, can notice that the keyhole of the mechanical key is hidden at the bottom of the escutcheon. Why?
Mechanical keyhole
Hidden under the bottom of the escutcheon
Why should the mechanical keyhole of a smart door lock be hidden? There are three main reasons.
First, the mechanical key plays an emergency backup role, which is not usually used in our daily unlocking. We prefer unlocking through face recognition, fingerprint, PIN code and key tag.
Secondly, a hidden mechanical keyhole is not easy to notice, which can greatly strengthen the safety level of the smart door lock. Besides, it also effectively prevents the naughty kid or improper unlocking behavior from destroying the keyhole, and makes the technical unlocking more challenging.
Thirdly, because this unlocking method is not commonly used, this design can better keep the appearance integrity of the smart door lock for the sake of beauty.
C-grade door lock cylinder
Upgrade the security performance
Assorted Philips EasyKey not only hides the mechanical keyhole under the bottom of the escutcheon, but also is equipped with a C-grade lock cylinder with a higher anti-theft level. It greatly increases the difficulty of abnormal unlocking and effectively reduces the hidden security risk of the door lock.
C-grade lock cylinder, which is combined with multiple anti-theft technologies with a special marble and blade structure. Once someone violently unlocks the door with a special tool, the door will unable to unlock due to the damage of the cylinder.
In addition, it is difficult to judge the inner tooth shape of the lock cylinder even with a tool. This design can handle situations when someone with ulterior motives uses silver paper to unlock the door. A lock cylinder inspection report shows that this kind of lock cylinder can effectively prevent technical unlocking for more than 270 minutes, far exceeding the expectation of those who would like to use technical unlocking.
To sum up, the smart door lock that retains the mechanical key is not exactly the same as the traditional mechanical door lock. On the contrary, it adopts a higher level of lock cylinder and technology than ordinary door locks to improve safety.
Philips EasyKey, combined with a hidden keyhole and C-grade lock cylinder, ensures our entry and exit safety in emergency situations. It also greatly enhances the security level of the door lock and makes the users enjoy more convenience.
