What Is Dual Unlock and How Does It Work?

If you’ve ever unlocked your security screen door, stepped inside, and then had to unlock the main door straight after, you’ve already experienced the problem that Dual Unlock is designed to solve.

Dual Unlock is one of those features that sounds technical, but in real life it’s incredibly simple. Once you understand it, the appeal becomes obvious.

Why unlocking two doors is annoying

In most Australian homes with security screen doors, the entry sequence looks like this:

1. Unlock the screen door
2. Open the screen door
3. Unlock the main door
4. Open the main door

It doesn’t sound like much, but when you’re:

• Carrying shopping
• Holding a child
• Managing a pram or mobility aid
• Letting visitors in

…that second unlock quickly becomes an unnecessary frustration.

What Dual Unlock actually does

Dual Unlock links your security screen door lock with the main door lock behind it.

When Dual Unlock is enabled, unlocking the screen door also sends a signal to unlock the main door at the same time.

How it works in real life

Here’s what a typical Dual Unlock entry looks like:

• You walk up to your front door
• You enter your PIN or tap your RFID tag on the screen door
• The screen door unlocks
• The main door unlocks at the same time
• You walk straight in

There’s no second step, no second handle, and no need to reach through the screen or juggle doors.

What Dual Unlock does not do

Dual Unlock is often misunderstood, so it’s worth clearing this up.

• ❌ It does not automatically open doors
• ❌ It does not remove individual door control
• ❌ It does not make your home less secure

You can still unlock doors individually if you want to. Dual Unlock simply gives you the option to unlock both together when it makes sense.

Who Dual Unlock is best for

Dual Unlock is especially useful for:

• Homes that use the security screen door daily
• Families with kids coming and going
• People carrying shopping, bags, or equipment
• Anyone who wants a smoother, more accessible entry

It’s also popular with homeowners who want convenience without compromising security — both doors remain locked until you unlock them.

Is Dual Unlock always enabled?

No. Dual Unlock is typically configurable.

That means you can:

• Enable Dual Unlock for specific users
• Disable it entirely if not required
• Still unlock doors independently when needed

If you regularly unlock both your security screen door and your main door, Dual Unlock simply makes that process cleaner, faster, and easier — without taking control away from you.