Level responds to lock picker opening its $330 Apple Store lock in seconds

Re:Level responds to lock picker opening its $330 Apple Stor... by WalterBright on Sunday November 06, 2022 @12:28AM (#33488990)

> only 4% of homes are broken into using this method

I'd spend a few dollars to eliminate that 4%.

I don't like electric locks anyway. Over time, door frames tend to shift and the doors tend to sag, to the point where the bolt jams in the frame. Electric bolts won't work with that, whereas manual bolts will still work fine, because you can jiggle it to get it in/out.

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Re:Level responds to lock picker opening its $330 Apple Stor... by kadoban on Sunday November 06, 2022 @12:39AM (#33489047)

Not to mention: how many % will that go up once some enterprising thieves realize that there's a trivial way to break in to places with obviously too much money (judged by paying $300+ for an insecure lock).

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Re:Level responds to lock picker opening its $330 Apple Stor... by dns_snek on Sunday November 06, 2022 @06:28AM (#33491471)

The only saving grace is that the lock isn't easily recognizable from a distance.

This might be far-fetched, but I wonder if more enterprising thieves could wardrive around wealthier neighborhoods and scan for these locks to find easy targets.

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Re:Level responds to lock picker opening its $330 Apple Stor... by DangitBobby on Sunday November 06, 2022 @12:53AM (#33489131)

4% are known. Who knows how many go without notice?

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Re:Level responds to lock picker opening its $330 Apple Stor... by zargon on Sunday November 06, 2022 @01:24AM (#33489772)

Electrically moving the bolt is a waste of battery power. The decent locks just engage/disengage the bolt from the latch and let the human do the turning.

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Re:Level responds to lock picker opening its $330 Apple Stor... by heynowheynow on Sunday November 06, 2022 @03:50AM (#33490553)

That's how my apt door smart lock works. There's no keyway to pick or bump. It's a momentary clutch operated electrically that grabs the bolt mechanism. If you want to force your way in, better bring a big ass drill.

The August is a waste.

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Re:Level responds to lock picker opening its $330 Apple Stor... by stacktrust on Sunday November 06, 2022 @04:47AM (#33490853)

Could you share the make/model?

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