13 chapters. 12 brand profiles. Australian Standards explained. Fire door compliance. Facial recognition. Airbnb strategy. Written by qualified locksmiths who've been doing this since 1975.
13 chapters
12 brand profiles
20 FAQ answers
Australian Standards
Updated April 2026
The Quick Start covers the five most important decisions in under ten minutes. Once you have your bearings, come back here for the full detail.
Jump directly to the chapter most relevant to your situation, or read from the beginning. Each chapter is a standalone reference — you don't need to read them in order.
How smart locks actually work. Deadbolt vs latch. The authentication stack. Smart vs connected — an important distinction most buyers miss.
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Seven measurements that determine which locks will fit. Backset, door thickness, existing hardware, stile width, screen clearance, handing, and bolt throw explained.
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PIN, fingerprint, Bluetooth, WiFi, RFID, and facial recognition — full capabilities, failure modes, and which method suits your situation.
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Timber, aluminium, security screen, sliding, gate, internal, strata — compatibility matrix for every Australian door type with installation requirements.
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AS1905.1-2015 compliance explained, E-Core vs Firecore vs Pyropanel certification, the McGrath Hamilton Disabled Fire Rated, KAS Neo, and how to verify your door type before ordering.
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2D vs 3D structured light recognition, liveness detection, Privacy Act obligations for Australian users, Yale Luna Pro+ and Vault Zenith reviewed.
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Offline PIN codes vs connected gateways, Airbnb Connect integration, what happens when WiFi drops mid-stay, and audit trails for dispute resolution.
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McGrath G2 through G5 compared. Yale, Igloohome, TTLock, and Vault gateways. Do you actually need one? Placement, range, and common WiFi mistakes.
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Disability Discrimination Act requirements, NDIS assistive technology funding, Specialist Disability Accommodation standards, and recommended products.
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McGrath, Yale, Carbine, Lockwood, Borg, Igloohome, Vault, Dormakaba, ABUS, Salto, SMARTair — origin, strengths, flagship products, warranty, and best-fit use case.
AS4145.2 security and durability grades, IP ratings in plain English, RCM compliance, AS1905.1 fire door certification, and coastal installation warnings.
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The three most common DIY mistakes. Symptom-to-fix troubleshooting table covering WiFi dropout, battery drain, fingerprint failures, and motor issues.
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The 20 most-searched smart lock questions answered in full — from "can smart locks be hacked?" to "do I need a locksmith?" — direct, honest answers.
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