This could lead to you selecting the wrong or least secure product for your needs. And, unfortunately, they are filled with misleading and incorrect information. People who have no business discussing security or don’t have any knowledge about doors or locks have websites and some of them are pretty popular. I created this website because when I was doing research for my own projects I noticed there was a lot of wrong information out there. My name is Derek Kiser and I have been in construction for over 20 years, 12 of those years as a door, frame, hardware and access control supplier and installer. In the event of an emergency or it gets accidentally locked it can still be unlocked from the outside. Usually, these have a hole for a pin or a slotted turning mechanism for you to use a coin or your finger. – have locks that are easily unlockable from the outside of the room. Residential interior doors that get locked – bedroom, bathroom, office, storage, closets, etc.
You can use them for that purpose sure, but the front entry door will not be as secure as it could be and these locks might interfere with your deadbolt if the deadbolt is installed above the latch lock. If you didn’t read my earlier posting regarding these types of locks it is this: these are not for the front door. I wanted to set the record straight regarding these latch only locks.
Keyless interior door locks will help keep those rooms that are off limits, secure. There are some types of keyless or electronic locks that should primarily be used on interior doors.