How to install a digital lock?

GaryArmadale

Hi,

I would like to replace a front door lock with a digital lock.

I have been told by a locksmith that the Lockwood secure digital lever that I have bought will not work.

Mcgrath locks have been recommended by one of the locksmiths.

Are there any other cheaper locks that I could use ?

Regards

Gary

JacobZ

Hi @GaryArmadale,

Did they explain why it is that you couldn't use that door lock?

If they did, I'm assuming the locksmith said you couldn't use this lock because you currently have a mortice lock?

Essentially, behind that face plate, you have a rather large mechanism that sits inside a rebate that is cut into the side of your door. It looks like this.

The reason the Lockwood smart lock wouldn't work is that the big rebate on the side of your door is going to be there when you remove the current lock, and the faceplate on the smart lock needs to be screwed in at the location of that large rebate, which isn't possible.

Unfortunately, I am not aware of any smart lock that wouldn't run into this same issue with your door in its current state.

The only option I can think of that would guarantee you could use a smart lock is to replace the door.

If your locksmith has recommended a smart lock that would work, then it may be worth following their advice, because the only alternative I know of that would make a smart lock a viable option is to replace the whole door.

If you needed to replace the door, you might like to consider using our Door Installation service.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob