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Keypad and keyless entry locks in Ottawa
Keypad locks are the simplest form of keyless entry.
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How it works
Keypad locks are the simplest form of keyless entry. There is no app, no wifi and no pairing. Instead you enter a code and the door opens. Consequently they suit households that want the convenience without the complexity, and they are the most reliable smart hardware we fit.
- Step 1
Door checked
Alignment first, because binding drains batteries.
- Step 2
Keypad fitted
With a mechanical key override retained.
- Step 3
Codes created
One each, plus temporary codes for visitors.
- Step 4
Tested cold
Because Ottawa winters shorten battery life.
Why keypads suit families
Everyone can remember a code, including children and older relatives. Consequently nobody carries a key that can be lost at school or at the arena. Furthermore, a spare code can be issued temporarily and deleted afterwards. Meanwhile the mechanical key stays in a drawer as backup. Therefore keypads remove the single most common cause of residential lockouts without adding much that can go wrong.
Codes, and how to choose them
Avoid your house number, because it is written on the door. Similarly avoid a birth year. Instead pick something unrelated and change it occasionally. Moreover many keypads wear visibly, so the pressed digits become obvious over time. Therefore models with scrambling or a wipe-resistant surface are worth the extra. Additionally, give visitors their own code rather than sharing yours.
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On some models. Therefore we suggest scrambling keypads or changing codes periodically.
Battery life in Ottawa winters
Cold reduces battery performance considerably. Consequently a keypad that lasts a year in July conditions may last noticeably less through a hard winter. Therefore we recommend changing batteries annually rather than waiting for a warning. Furthermore, a binding door forces the motor to work harder and drains cells faster. Naturally we check and adjust alignment during installation for exactly that reason.
Mechanical override, always
Urban Locksmith fits keypad locks that retain a key cylinder wherever the model range allows. Because batteries die and electronics occasionally fail, an override turns a potential lockout into a minor annoyance. Consequently we would rather fit a slightly less elegant unit that keeps the keyhole. Above all, a lock that can strand you outside is a poor trade for a tidier faceplate.
Questions about keypad and keyless entry locks
Do keypad locks need wifi?
No. They work entirely offline, which is part of the appeal.
How long do the batteries last?
Often around a year. However, cold shortens it, so change them annually.
Can I have different codes for different people?
Yes, on most models. Consequently you can remove one without changing the others.
What if the keypad fails?
The mechanical override opens it. That is why we insist on models that keep one.
Will the buttons wear and reveal my code?
On some models. Therefore we suggest scrambling keypads or changing codes periodically.
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Where we cover
Across Ottawa and every community within an hour’s drive — 47 areas in total, from downtown out to Kanata, Barrhaven, Carleton Place, Kemptville and Rockland. You get an honest arrival window on the phone rather than a number chosen to win the booking.