How to Open a Swing Bar (Hotel Latch) Lock from the Outside

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  • čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
  • This video will show you how to open up a swing bar privacy lock from the outside.
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Komentáře • 381

  • @hailswann2796
    @hailswann2796 Před 3 lety +137

    I AM LOCKED OUT OF MY APARTMENT CAN WE SPEED THIS UP

    • @edem.kludza
      @edem.kludza Před 7 měsíci +2

      😂😂

    • @abdalazizaljurf633
      @abdalazizaljurf633 Před 7 měsíci

      Same

    • @0U8ABUNCH
      @0U8ABUNCH Před 7 měsíci

      Did u get in your place??? I’m also locked out

    • @abdalazizaljurf633
      @abdalazizaljurf633 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@0U8ABUNCH the lock needs to be the exact same model with the ball. Mine didn't open.

    • @roryheath9536
      @roryheath9536 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yeah I skipped to halfway through and still had some time to trim. Lmao.

  • @christianaranda3839
    @christianaranda3839 Před 2 lety +31

    This video just came through big time for me. My girlfriend and I got locked out of our hotel, not sure how. But I think at one point we didn’t fold it back far enough and when I closed the door the vibrations probably moved it in place. Anyway it took me about 30 seconds. Amazing video, great knowledge. Thank you.
    Also a key chain lanyard works too. That’s what I used. Don’t even have to cut it. Awesome video.

  • @likiasmith5475
    @likiasmith5475 Před 3 lety +118

    This video JUST literally, this moment, saved my night. Our dog managed to maneuver his leash that was hanging from the latch and locked us out of the room. Maintenance, security, and the manager were working on it for over an hour and a half. Finally I watched this video. We didn't have string but I had the elastic from a surplus hospital masks. I can't THANK YOU enough!!!

    • @kimberlyfaye3214
      @kimberlyfaye3214 Před 2 lety +8

      girl your comment just saved my life, i just got to a place and locked us out somehow- different lock but your idea to use the mask string worked! i had to tie both strings from the mask together to be long enough but it worked the first try! obvs have the pin code but kinda crazy you just need a mask. string! thank you so much xx

    • @frankmartin3182
      @frankmartin3182 Před 2 lety +4

      Same my wife left the house from the garage leaving the front door completely locked this guy is god-sent

    • @robertkurschat9808
      @robertkurschat9808 Před rokem

      Ooh! Hospital mask elastic? That's a good one

  • @RagingRaven-mb8tj
    @RagingRaven-mb8tj Před 3 lety +85

    Dude, YOU ARE A BEAST!!! I work late nights and my roommate accidentally lock me out with the door latch. Looked up how to open them from the outside (hoping some random FBI guy doesnt think I plan on breaking into someone's house 🤣) and watched your vid, used my shoe strings and followed along and it worked!!! You saved me from spending the night in my car❤

    • @alastair3457
      @alastair3457 Před 2 lety +3

      Shoe string is perfect! who doesn't always have a shoe string on them?

    • @zaydogg9424
      @zaydogg9424 Před 2 lety +2

      Same😂

    • @patriceoneil4461
      @patriceoneil4461 Před rokem +3

      Deadass just got my own place and my roommate/sqwater locked the top bar, it's 4:30am working graveyard. Don't wanna wake them so was about to sleep in my car or hit LA fitness, But I got my shoe lace from my work boots and ganna try now. I'll let you know if it works🤙

    • @patriceoneil4461
      @patriceoneil4461 Před rokem +6

      Okay... Took me about 20 minutes or so, I was most definitely about to give up. But some how it worked. I tried with my badge neckless holder instead of shoe laces.. didn't want the hassle of putting it back on. But aye I'm inside and can take a 🚿 now, ty.

    • @Wildwanderer99
      @Wildwanderer99 Před rokem

      @@patriceoneil4461 I would've woken the m-fer up for using the swing bar until he gets the hint that I'm going to bang on his window until he opens the door.

  • @peterlkelley
    @peterlkelley Před 11 měsíci +7

    Totally works and worth every second of instructions. My hotel desk clerk lent me her shoelace even though she was going off shift in 5 minutes and I was back downstairs before she left to give it back to her! Saved me a lot of frustration on a business trip

  • @trevora917
    @trevora917 Před dnem

    Thank you so much. I was locked out of my apartment after it was closed from the inside somehow, but at 11:41 at night, I didn't have much but found some string in my car. You saved me big time !

  • @rafiqpatni1
    @rafiqpatni1 Před 2 lety +4

    I got locked out and had no option , your technique is too good it helped me , life saver dude , whatever made you take that video and post it , I can't thank u enough 🙏

  • @CH-pf6ce
    @CH-pf6ce Před 2 lety +15

    SAVE OUR DAY!!!!!! Worked like a charm in less than 5mins. Thank you a billion times.
    PS.
    This also saved us $125 for the locksmith

  • @kariwolfe1176
    @kariwolfe1176 Před rokem +5

    This video seriously saved me. I have this lock on my house and it's extra springy so when I pulled the front door closed a little too hard, the bar sprung forward and locked me out. Found this video, pulled my shoelace off my shoe and got back in the house in no time without having to break down the door!

  • @ArtByHazel
    @ArtByHazel Před 3 lety +18

    Thank you so much! This helped a lot! It took a lot of energy because the door opening was a bit tight. But. I DID IT! Now, I can sleep. Phew! Thank you. God bless you! :)

  • @philsanchez808
    @philsanchez808 Před rokem +2

    My impatient wife had called a locksmith while I was trying this method (we are in Phoenix and it's 105 degrees). I wasn't able to get the first string I used to work bcuz there were no ball bearings to hold it in place. I finally found some Nylon string (tie down from local hardware store) which worked perfectly to squeeze between the joints and stay put. After I got it opened I was able to call the locksmith to cancel. He was surprised I got it opened. He told me it would have cost (starting at) $85. So thanks for this. I'm now my wife's hero and I saved at least $85.

  • @R0bstar-YT
    @R0bstar-YT Před 3 lety +23

    I rent an apartment that has two bedrooms with a jack and jill bathroom connecting. Currently the doors have knob locks on the inside, however that compromises privacy for either of the bedrooms. Since both doors have extended jambs leading into the bathroom, I've decided to have knob locks on the bedroom side of the doors, then put swing bar locks on the bathroom side.
    This solution left me worried about an emergency situation where a bathroom occupant would find themselves unable to open those locks, but this video has helped assuage that concern. Thank you!

  • @patk891
    @patk891 Před 3 lety +36

    6:45 thank me later. This could have been a 1 minute video.

  • @royolbandit
    @royolbandit Před 3 lety +27

    I do maintenance at hotels this has saved me from cutting the swing bar with a sazaw

  • @anthonymartinez5596
    @anthonymartinez5596 Před 3 lety +16

    Me and my girl were locked out of our room for an hour and after 5 different videos, came across yours and was the only one that worked! Thank you!

    • @car24dude
      @car24dude Před 3 lety

      Someone must’ve been inside your room.

  • @semmiaudio
    @semmiaudio Před 2 lety +10

    Literally saved my dad life with this video!!!🙏🏾 Thank you so much

  • @mattricolor1
    @mattricolor1 Před rokem +3

    My friend was locked out on the balcony of his apartment on the winter cold and I was able to help him because of this tutorial! Thank you so much!!! You saved a life lol

  • @Furious_Jay
    @Furious_Jay Před 3 lety +2

    I tried ur method, it worked. It took me a couple try’s but I got in. Ur video definitely helped . The only hard part about was me trying to get the top loop to go in. But I got it done on my 4 try. Apartment complex wasn’t goi g to open until 11am. Lol had no choice but to do it myself . Thanks for the great helpful video🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🎸🎸

  • @rheesrothe
    @rheesrothe Před rokem +4

    While watching this I couldn't help but picture a burglar trying to break into a house he believes to be empty and the homeowner kicking the door shut while his fingers are trying to loop the string through 😂🤣

  • @seashellplays8670
    @seashellplays8670 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you so much! IT WORKED i was locked out of my house by a misunderstanding by my dad's partner and I bought donuts to give them, anyways I used 3 tampon strings to open it and now im in!!!!

  • @Anahisbeautylife
    @Anahisbeautylife Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you for this video! Kiddos and I got locked out on a hot summer’s day. Took about 2 minutes to open the door. 🙂

  • @thatdellgirl14
    @thatdellgirl14 Před rokem +4

    this is why i have a alarm on my door because i can see this being used for evil. Good video though

  • @shammilanka2185
    @shammilanka2185 Před 2 lety +4

    Literally relieved us. Gosh thank you so much for such video content! Wonderfully sorted after opening our door tonight.

  • @mp52n07
    @mp52n07 Před 2 lety +2

    I read an unbelievable story in the Washington Post this morning that read, “A woman with 20 stab wounds died of suicide, an autopsy found”.
    After reading this story, I watched your video. My question is, “Can you lock the door from the outside?”
    It’s a very strange story and this method, in reverse could play a role in helping solve this mystery

    • @debbiewheaton5528
      @debbiewheaton5528 Před rokem +1

      That’s why I’m here too. I just read they are reopening her case. After reading some of these comments it’s obvious that you can get the latch to lock from the outside. It will be interesting to see how the investigation goes.

  • @justleo7913
    @justleo7913 Před 2 lety

    Genius!!! This worked!!! My renter left the swing lock engaged and I had to pull this hat trick!!! Saved me some money. Thanks so much for posting. It’s freezing and I didn’t have to wait in the cold! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ava-by5bs
    @ava-by5bs Před rokem

    WOW. IM SO AMAZED, THANK YOU SO MUCH. my mom bolted the door shut around 9pm and we came back around 930pm and ever since, have been calling locksmiths. i’ve been determined to open the door ang get in the house and this video did it!! four hours later after endlessly searching, i found this!! 💗

  • @chkiely12
    @chkiely12 Před 3 lety +25

    Amazing tutorial! Saved me from having to get a locksmith to get back in my house. My backdoor locked me out and the front door had the swing latch engaged.

  • @FromMstoMrs
    @FromMstoMrs Před rokem

    Thank you thank you thank you. We left the garage door opener in our old car we just traded in. It was after midnight so dealership is closed. I left the latch latched on the front door so I googled how to unlock latch from outside and came across this video. Life saver. We are in the house.

  • @OfficialTrashPanda
    @OfficialTrashPanda Před 2 lety +1

    I watched this video on March 11, 2021. A thunderstorm caused the circuit breaker for my garage door opener to pop. I had a key to the front door however we have that exact same latch on the front door also. I used my shoelace. Played MacGyver and it worked like a charm. Follow the steps exactly and you’ll be through your door in no time.

  • @anditulloch8551
    @anditulloch8551 Před rokem

    I was about to call the police on my roommate cause he was not answering the door. Knocked n banged Knocked banged n yelled nothing. It's cold. No coat on groceries in hand, I'm thinking wtf!!! My girlfriend kept saying to call the police. She looked up n found ur tutorial. I Knocked on 2 neighbors' doors before getting a string. The first one gave me dental floss when I asked for string😅) 2nd one I showed a pic of the string on ur video n he gave me a shoestring. My friend's Asian hands are thin but she said she couldn't do it. My hands are thick but I was determined. Followed your instructions and at the last step I pulled the door to me then took a long pause she then pushed the door open. IT WAS LIKE MAGIC!!! I can't begin to tell you what great work you are doing for the locked-out public. I will like and follow. Peace

  • @pichelletvfitliason4life503

    Thank you! I had to do this tonight!! I was so stressed! God was directing my hands on that last move! I don’t know how About finally got it open!! But it worked!!
    Thank you! Thank you! 🤗

  • @2pumpchumpify
    @2pumpchumpify Před 3 lety +1

    We rented an adjoining room and my kids put this on for protection and then let the shared door close and lock. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you. 15 mins re reviewing this video and some self pump up and blammo.

  • @SivaG431
    @SivaG431 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this upload. It saved us from a ton of hassle. Even our apartment maintenance guy was not sure how to open it. But I eventually managed to get in following your technique 🙏

  • @trigganation
    @trigganation Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you SO MUCH! Girls' Weekend SAVED!

  • @kristinaalexis9639
    @kristinaalexis9639 Před 3 lety +6

    your a life saver !! this worked

  • @minmin-mr8wc
    @minmin-mr8wc Před 2 lety +3

    thank you so much this video is amazing!!! just had to break into my own house cause my keys were stolen and i used my hoodie string and can’t believe it actually worked!!! you’re a lifesaver man tysm!!!

    • @animeminians7451
      @animeminians7451 Před 2 lety

      Ayo same lmao I was locked out from the top and used a mask string and I still can't believe it actually worked after doing it, this video really came in clutch

  • @jewelsimmons4301
    @jewelsimmons4301 Před 2 lety

    Thank you thank you. God sent when you made this video. Silver how when i left for work this morning, I some how slammed it and it made the latch lock the door. I came home to a locked door. Thank you again I'm inside now ☺️☺️☺️

  • @pavelg.5788
    @pavelg.5788 Před 2 lety +1

    Worked like a charm even without the ball bearings.
    Thank you!

  • @rmsg7504
    @rmsg7504 Před rokem

    Thank you for showing the actual real-time opening. Glad this wasn't a "Hypothetical" this is how it works in theory video... you actually show the hack. Much appreciated!

  • @monsterkrush5012
    @monsterkrush5012 Před 5 dny

    I got locked outside my house because the latch somehow closed when I left. this video helped me get back in, thank you!!

  • @michaeldelvecchio7898
    @michaeldelvecchio7898 Před 3 lety +1

    excellent. Great tone and explanation as well as good slow speed for demonstration.

  • @temitayoologun8012
    @temitayoologun8012 Před 4 měsíci

    3 years later, still very relevant. Thank you for this video. Just saved me.

  • @Todd-in-MX
    @Todd-in-MX Před rokem

    I just had to break into my own house and found this video. I followed the instructions and my wife and i made it work. You literally saved our
    Lives. Thank you

  • @davidzemke2549
    @davidzemke2549 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great to know! My wife has dementia so we actually use this lock style to keep her from leaving as she may not find her way back home. My fear was that I would leave and she would lock me out. Fyi all our neighbors know about her illness but I do not want to bother them. Nice video!

    • @larrydavis4064
      @larrydavis4064 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I just spent 1/2 hour with my wife who has dementia trying to get her to unlatch a motel room latch. All her life she would latch the door. But now cant figure out how to unlatch it. Finally got it. But that was a little crazy. I’m getting some string so I can open in the future.

    • @davidzemke2549
      @davidzemke2549 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@larrydavis4064 I feel your pain. Unfortunately with dementia it only gets worse. Wishing you both the very best.

  • @karlamata-soto5359
    @karlamata-soto5359 Před 2 lety +2

    So if I installed this lock in with the latch hook part going the opposite way, could it ever be unlocked with a string or any other undetectable method?

  • @bassfishingwiththeantichri2921

    I'm studying for an upcoming test to get my pimp certification.

  • @milappatel4655
    @milappatel4655 Před 3 lety +1

    Man
    Thank you so much
    I tried for one hour
    Then I saw your Vidio
    Didn’t find anything then I used my earphone
    And guess what
    Lock is open
    You are awesome man
    Thank you so much 🙏

  • @chloe_aku
    @chloe_aku Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much. I got a new apartment with a crappy door and the swing hook closed on its own. I was able to open the door with face mask ear loops I tied together. Thank you!

  • @br1anbs975
    @br1anbs975 Před rokem

    You are a life saver. Just help me save a vulnerable person from dying.

  • @zookepr
    @zookepr Před 2 měsíci

    My son forgot to leave the flip lock open for me when he went to bed. I just got home after a long drive, it’s almost midnight, and way past my bedtime. You, sir, are a hero.

  • @davidb760ify
    @davidb760ify Před 2 lety

    This video worked. Somehow my swing latch triggered while I was gone and I was locked out. It took a few tries but this absolutely worked thank u sooo much

  • @meghannhockin3496
    @meghannhockin3496 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks, this saved me on a cold day outside.

  • @MrWho-rb9mx
    @MrWho-rb9mx Před 3 lety

    It works 100%. Awesome instructional video!

  • @ninan1994
    @ninan1994 Před 3 lety +2

    I just unlocked my bedroom following ya vidddd ! Thank you so much! 👌😆

  • @pittkham
    @pittkham Před rokem

    Thank god for this video, my roommate got drunk & decided to lock the swing bar for some reason. After some trial & error, I am now in the apartment. Appreciate you & this video.

  • @mcleveland6429
    @mcleveland6429 Před rokem

    On Mother's day locked out of my house!!!😢 OMG it worked...I couldn't believe it! Used my son's shoe lace...thank you for this video!!!

  • @Bookpimpish
    @Bookpimpish Před 3 měsíci

    Worked perfectly. Excellent instructions. Saved my marriage! Thanks.

  • @Aught6
    @Aught6 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much! My girlfriend locked the front door with the deadbolt and we left through the garage. The garage app later wasn’t working and the dogs were stuck inside! Your video saved us!!!

  • @bernelallen6333
    @bernelallen6333 Před rokem +1

    You're a life saver. I was able to get back in the house. You're awesome. Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @mavie.h.1726
    @mavie.h.1726 Před rokem

    Thank you so much! Amazing hack…tried it last night when our door was accidentally locked.. so happy i found ur vid on yt. Kudos!

  • @guangyao4665
    @guangyao4665 Před 3 lety +1

    life saver,this works,thank you

  • @cadenceterry8975
    @cadenceterry8975 Před 3 lety +2

    OH MY GOSH IT WORKED!!! I locked myself completely out of the house I don’t have a key for garage house access door and forgot to remove the nightmare lock and was stuck with no way in! Windows are solid so no way of opening

  • @youcanmakeit2designs726

    This video has been the best thing to ever been uploaded. Took me 2 tries and waaa-lla I'm no longer locked out lol 👍🥳😎😁😁❤

  • @LauraEsq
    @LauraEsq Před 3 lety +6

    Man, I have a friend that keeps lots of money and jewelry at home. He will never know that I broke in by watching this video.... unless he too watches it. Either way, I will finally have some of that money.

    • @TalDorfman
      @TalDorfman Před rokem

      Good job dumbass you just told on yourself

  • @nekidape
    @nekidape Před rokem

    My neighbor friends just locked themselves out of their house. 2nd try in less than five minutes allowed my wife to walk out the back door to surprise them and let them back in. This works. Thanks!

  • @RdyVt05
    @RdyVt05 Před 4 měsíci

    Wow!!! Just did it. Saved me some money and time!! Thanks!!

  • @mamadoudiolsmm8799
    @mamadoudiolsmm8799 Před 2 lety

    I saved somebody’s life lol ! I was staying at this hotel while I was ina balcony enjoying the fresh air n the view, a couple right next to me was struggling bc em kids locked in like the same as this situation so they called the maintenance to figured it out but they couldn’t open it while the kids was crying so they decided to break it down, so automatically l went to CZcams n found this guy video damn 🥰 guess what that was my day to shine ✨ man l used this method n saved em both the maintenance and the kids they all was proud of me 🥰 but l was proud of this guy fr he deserves like comments and subscribes gd job my guy🔥🔥🔥

  • @Bbbombaclaat0_0
    @Bbbombaclaat0_0 Před 12 dny

    No this actually worked me and my brother were standing outisde our hotel room for like twenty minutes until we watched this video 😭💕

  • @clerissonmesquita
    @clerissonmesquita Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, keep it up the outstanding job, have a great day.

  • @moment.e
    @moment.e Před 2 lety

    Blessed by this video!!

  • @Poisonedprincess
    @Poisonedprincess Před rokem

    May god bless you in everything u do, I was outside for 40mins but it worked!!!!

  • @roryheath9536
    @roryheath9536 Před 4 měsíci

    Used this to get out of an accidental lock out of my motel room… it actually worked, thank you a ton for this!

  • @greenlightzone
    @greenlightzone Před rokem

    Thank you, you just helped some random dude in Indonesia at 1am, who got accidentally locked out since the lock was not fully open when closing the dorr, it fell down on its own.

  • @joshim383
    @joshim383 Před rokem

    Thank you so much I was able to get to my beloved she screamed but my entrance put a stop to that.. thank you 💯 for the highlight of my life

  • @stelovfan
    @stelovfan Před 3 lety

    Thankyou so much, me and my husband were saved by your video

  • @harshitpatel9458
    @harshitpatel9458 Před 2 měsíci

    Very helpful, got locked out in my hotel room, used this trick and worked fantastically

  • @TruzBtold
    @TruzBtold Před 20 dny

    It worked like a charm for me. Thank you so much.

  • @MightyMongo87
    @MightyMongo87 Před 3 lety +1

    It worked for me thank you so much

  • @kendallellington9840
    @kendallellington9840 Před 2 lety

    This video just saved this first time home buyers from busting down my door. Bless you

  • @ruserious9577
    @ruserious9577 Před 2 lety

    Sick! I've spent over 4500 nights in 3200+ hotels...never knew this one!
    Thanks!

  • @daylisha5935
    @daylisha5935 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for this video!🙏🏽

  • @mariasagayarajm
    @mariasagayarajm Před 3 lety

    It saved my day, thank you so much for your video

  • @jacobrumelfanger1635
    @jacobrumelfanger1635 Před 3 lety

    such a great method!

  • @aaronaraya3393
    @aaronaraya3393 Před 2 lety

    Your trick save me from slepping in the car! Thank you so much!

  • @143cupcakes92
    @143cupcakes92 Před rokem

    Omg! I never comment on videos , but this video just saved the day ! Thank you so much!

  • @brandijefferson5195
    @brandijefferson5195 Před 2 lety

    Thank you again! I had to come back and say it again haha I cannot believe it worked! Now I have a back up plan always!

  • @CarlosMartinez-jp4me
    @CarlosMartinez-jp4me Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for this. Just saved me from a huge problem

  • @ZacManMorris
    @ZacManMorris Před 2 lety

    Saved my ass dude, my roommate fell asleep and locked both locks, i used the string off the blue hospital masks and it worked 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I owe you a case of beer my good sir

  • @jayendrikatiskumara
    @jayendrikatiskumara Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much. This saved my friends.

  • @JacobTheDoucebagger
    @JacobTheDoucebagger Před rokem

    Thanks to your video, I was able to kidnap the wonderful lady I've been stalking.
    Thanks again!

  • @hensum7221
    @hensum7221 Před 2 lety

    Saved my life! I got locked out and tried this technique with a trash bag string/rope.

  • @1080911
    @1080911 Před rokem

    I work security for some private condominiums. Some short term renters lock the main door keypad and also secured that lock from the inside. They left through the garage but didn’t have a garage door opener. So they were locked out when they returned from Disney World.
    Luckily I remember this video from years ago. Thanks

  • @irishlass1695
    @irishlass1695 Před 3 lety +1

    Bless you this worked!!Exhausted and was locked out hotel room!! (On a different video the use a do not disturb card did NOT! :( )

  • @TheAnyssa
    @TheAnyssa Před 2 lety

    This Video just saved my life THANK YOU 😅👏🏽

  • @jakedluhy5571
    @jakedluhy5571 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much. Like many others this saved me!

  • @melaniesigrid8163
    @melaniesigrid8163 Před rokem

    Saved me, thank you ☺️

  • @barthoppenbrouwers5959

    U saved me on the spot! Im a Dutch on vacay at Italy now. And somehow the frontdoor of the airbnb appartment fell into the lock. Last one who shut it might have threw it to hard? Thanks for your video!!

  • @christianchavez6556
    @christianchavez6556 Před 2 lety

    This is a lifesaver

  • @walkeraustell3206
    @walkeraustell3206 Před 2 lety

    This video just saved me!!!! It worked!!! Thank you so much 😂😂

  • @tutkubektas9833
    @tutkubektas9833 Před rokem

    This video saved us! Thanks a lot :)