02-27-2023, 07:33 PM
Ombligo wrote:
One bit of keypad security advice - change the 4-digit passcode at least once a year using completely different numbers, don't repeat. Using the same numbers will make it visibly obvious what your numbers are due to wear. Then instead of having 10,000 possible combos, you only have 24.
Yup, I've got 4 keys that are obviously the ones used, but at least we use a 5 digit code, so that'll probably confuse 'em! (4, 5, or 6 digit combos are options on some locks).
On a new lock, I set different codes for different people to use different numbers. Some locks also have a "random unlock" feature. I.e. on our new Kwikset, you have to press the 2 random numbers that show up to "unlock" the keypad before entering your code. I didn't like the feature though, so I disabled it and just went with the different codes with different numbers approach.