Are Portable Door Locks the Best Security for $5? Honest Review
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- čas přidán 20. 03. 2022
- I wish I would have gotten these years ago. But when I saw a deal of 2 for $10, I had to give them a try. The results were surprising. Fits in a purse or pocket, these blockers can provide you added protection at school, work, home, and on travel. This is an honest review. I paid for these portable door locks with my own money.
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I have seen these locks everywhere, but no one ever demoed how to put the things _on_ the door. I appreciate this. Thank you.
you're welcome.
These were all tested from the inside. I would have liked to see these locks put in and then the door handles tested from the outside like someone was trying to get in.
maybe someday I'll find a door I don't mind destroying and will give it a shot. Here's an even tougher lock if you're interested: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
@@MakeItorBreakItNow These have already been debunked there was a guy who literally kicked a door twice and these broke i wouldn't rely on them if i was you.
@silverpro8356
Unless your a disgruntled ex-boyfriend or husband, criminals don't like making noise.Great for bnb or hotels. Would definitely get one. Better than nothing.
Lightning link engraved you’ll sell few hundred thousand. Just say was on sheet stock. Metal alloy is Chinesium of what number steel? Thickness? Put one in each suite.
@silverpro8356 a 2nd kick might give you time to get to a bathroom lock the door and get 911 on the line
Traveling solo now and despite the “do not disturb” sign, some dude from housekeeping just tried to open my door. 🧐
Thanks for the clear and precise tutorial. 💞💞
This is not just for safety but also for privacy 💛
You’re welcome 😊Safer travels.
Either the dude doesn’t speak or read English. Or he’s just a creeper
I’ve had that happen too.
You could also carry chalk, a shaped rubber piece that wedges in at the base or the door and if it is rubber then you can put it on the opening side of the door where the lock is.
Also a worn out flip flop will cause unwanted guests by doing a wedge under the door but you always need to do it near the frame base where it opens at the widest poing.
Since hotels started hiring 3 rd party illegals to clean this kind of issues started happening. Same thing when they started sending our accounts overseas I’m always getting strange overseas calls and text
I purchased this lock and it works.
It works so well, that I got locked in the bedroom. FIRST Be sure when you turn the knob that the knob goes in ALL THE WAY flush with the door. If not, you will be locked in as I was in a two story house. Someone had to take a ladder, climb onto the roof and then through a window to have access.
He then had tools to take off the door from the hinges to free me. When we turned the knob we saw the issue. The know did not turn flush with the wood of the door.
I will definitely use the lock - its really sturdy! But be aware of the ability to turn the knob all the way in before you utilize. Or you too...will be locked in the room.
Also, we could not open the door even though there was just a sliver of the little latch that did not go flush with the door. So, don't worry about in not working from the other side. I'm proof - it works!
Wow, thanks for sharing your story, important safety tip for all, for sure...
Make sure the screws in the plates of your door jamb are long enough to HOLD the pressure of the lock. I have these because the building maintenance person they called in for he apt BELOW me, came into MY apt! They opened the door, I was asleep and FREAKED out! I emailed corporate...to prevent a "next time" (where I would shoot instead) I got one of these. For their safety. These work great at hotels.
Wow, thanks for sharing your experiences with all. Maybe you should post a warning on the outside of the door...
When we travel my wife, and I both seniors. We hang a cross from the top of the hotel room door so it rests right above the room number. You will be surprised what a deterrent that is. A tenant from another room saw me in the morning, and said to me "we were freaking out, we thought there was someone dead in there"😊 I purchased thru a catalog years ago a battery operated alarm which hangs on the inside knob of the room, if anyone touches the outside knob a deafening sound occurs. But I will buy these as added protection.
Grady, interesting idea. Thanks for sharing.
Also, keeps vampires out that way
Yep, i've got a under door wedge, that as soon as anyone pushes the door lets out 120 db piercing alarm-$10.
@@EmeraldHill-vo1cs I saw those but if you have a pet, or travel with one, they could set it off so I passed on the door wedge option.
@@drunkvegangal8089 Yes theyre real screachers.
Comes in handy as a bottle opener too 😉
great suggestion, thanks for sharing.
It will be a good deterrent in hotels where intruders wouldn’t be brash enough to kick down the door. But for home security, this gadget will break with huge impact. Security door jammers on floor offers way higher protection
I’ve had one of these for many years and you wouldn’t believe how solid the door frame becomes when this gizmo is inserted using the dead bolt. I really doubt if anyone could kick it in.
good to know!!
@@bjjacobsmeyer4696
Ur right the floor ones work the best,these others is like using duct tape on the door
what brand of security door jammer are you referring to?
interesting. I'll have to check them out.
My landlord, when he couldn't reach out to me for some dumb crap, sent his handiwork guy INSIDE my apartment, I was naked in the living room going to take a shower. I became livid. I'm going to buy this for sure.
This will definately slow him down.
I was not naked but the manager of our apartment building did something similar. I heard someone wiggling the doorknob and then the door opening so I popped out of nowhere with a knife. They never came by again without sending an official notice the day before. 😂
This could have slowed them down at least enough to take a peek through the peephole and see who it was.
Now I also have a German Shepherd so that helps with unwanted entries too.
I've been using one for a couple of years,every day. Highly recommended!
Thanks for the comment. Glad to hear. You might also be interested in this one, installed 4 about a month ago and they're great too: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
I just ordered one it came in the mail today I tried it out because one of my doors doesn't really locked and it really works I highly recommend one thanks for your reviews.
Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback. You might also be interested in this new lock, easy to install and have put it on 4 doors already, Here's the video: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
Saw a video on Vegas crime and apparently they are breaking into occupied hotel rooms during the night to steal. Strongly recommend that tourists consider this because those fancy hotels do not even have cameras in the hallways. You have no security. They are hitting the occupied rooms closest to elevators/stairwells.
Wow Diana, thanks for sharing. Vegas seems to have changed a lot since covid.
And the safes in the room all have the same master code number.
They actually did a sting operation last June and caught a guy robbing a 'bait room'. The court date recently passed and this guy plead not guilty. Like seriously? Caught in the act on camera and still pleads not guilty. He did have the same M.O. as all the burglaries of this nature so they are hoping they caught the guy that was doing all of them.
Impressive! Dorms, hotels, home security. I’m ordering some for my family. Thanks!
Mary E, these are great, I was watching a movie the other day where the bad guys picked the lock and got in. This device would have kept them on the outside.
For a dorm, usually you have the key. So you can just put the key in the lock inside?
I had a side door on my house, which was a 100 year old house. The side door was old, the lock rusted, and the door wouldn't stay shut. Couldn't afford a new door, but got one of these (another brand) and worked like a charm. Just closed that door up nice and tight and safe.
Interesting application. Thanks for sharing.
not a bad idea for some random weathered/old door you just want closed and will never use. Slightly cheaper and definitely less work than buying a new handle set and installing it
@@EB-bl6cc worked great, would have had to replace the entire door due to age, but, this kept it closed up tight, and I didn't need to use the side door anyway.
Thanks for sharing I was wondering about sliding doors
I have it , it locks the door very well , I didn’t imagine cheap gadget will work that great !👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This one I've also installed works even better: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
Thank you so much for your time, this really helped me.
🙏 Thank You So Much for the demonstration on these portable door blockers for stopping intruders from coming into our hotel rooms! 🙏
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comments. Safe travels.
Awesome! Thank you for sharing your review and showing all different doors!
You're welcome. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Thank you so much for sharing these. I think they are amazing! I just used your Amazon link and bought them. Thanks again!!
Glad you like them!
This with a foot alarm is essential for hotels in these times.. You'll at least have plenty of warning to call security or arm yourself.
Agreed, here's a link to the combo for anyone who is interested: amzn.to/3kQbSbx
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Thank you! Planning to travel the entire country over the next year with a year off work (Australia) so thank you very much for the link! Will be doing it all by car and will see every corner of the continent. Can't wait!
@@teddym2808 Have I designed a similar portable door latch before, with a usage method similar to the one shown in the video, but with the addition of an alarm function? I think this is a novel door latch. What do you think?
@@yuanziyang-mf6yn Have you or you have? You mean the one that goes around the latch with an added alarm? Yes, good idea.
This is awesome, bought one using the link you provided hopefully you get some type of credit. It will give me some peace of mind when traveling. Thank you 🙏🏾
I purchased these a few months ago. Finally stayed someplace where I wanted to use them over Easter weekend. I was very happy with the ease of use and the surprising sturdiness of the lock. I agree, definitely worth the price.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these.
My mama is a tiny lady who’s insecure and overly protective, so I am getting this lock for sure. Once I locked my room door while she was screaming outside, I told her to go away, so she kicked my door open. With a loved one like this one, get this lock!
Sounds this could help you out with mama...
Thanks. I was thinking about getting this. Glad I saw your review 👌
Thanks for your comments, glad you found my review helpful.
I’m really glad I chose your review to learn how to use my lock.
Thanks. I'm glad you found this helpful.
Thank you for your demo and thank you for your charity of heart to help people stay safe and secure I will order few of them . Happy to find your channel🙏🏻❤️🥰
Thank you for your kind words, always appreciated.
Thank you for this demonstration!
You are so welcome! You might also like these locks, that I just posted yesterday, much stronger... czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
Thank you for this! Buying one for my new apartment now
They work great. You might also be interested in this 800 lb option: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
This kind of lock has been around forever. There is a one piece slide lock that works great. I found that if a good amount of pressure is put on the door. the bar on the inside of the door will tend to bend away from the door handle. Wrapping a belt around the door knob and the bar will prevent the bar from bending.
Interesting suggestion, thanks for sharing.
Thanks a lot! Just what I needed!! God sent ! Since we travel frequently, we need one of this. Excellent present for family and friends.🥰
Mia, Glad it was helpful! It does tend to give you a peace of mind of some added protection. Especially on travel...
This thing is trash.....Just saw another video where this man kicked the door down in 1 kick
@@ItsMe-zv4wg It depends more on the door than this slide lock. Many doors can get kicked in given time and motivation...
@@ItsMe-zv4wg but for somebody to kick down your door that would mean you’d be awake and alert, better than them just creeping in and doing whatever without your knowledge
Thanks for your honest response 😊
Renee, you're quite welcome, that's what my channel is all about...
Thank you for the review. I’m getting this for hotel rooms
Thanks for your comment. Here's to safer travels for you.
It is much nicer to see practical uses. This feels more like a QVC ad. Mom was curious about these and your video made them look flawless... But I looked more and found a video showing a grown man push a door open with one of these installed.
You do need to put them in place correctly, a poorly installed safety measure rarely works well for long... Here's another, stronger option: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
Love this review and your channel. As a single woman taking care of myself I appreciate this kind of useful content!
Debbie, glad to hear. Stay tuned for some other safety videos comeing soon. You might also like this one: czcams.com/video/8rdaDq2-bWY/video.html
It's a self defense tool.
ME TOO!
Single life😅
Very cool thank you for sharing
You bet, thanks for watching.
I freaking love these !!! I’ve learned that maintenance can still get in even when you have the extra metal hotel lock on the door that they provide for “safety” 😒 so these make me feel safe . My husband and I tested it. He could not get in
Glad to hear these work for you.
These things work but only for doors swinging inside. I bought one and have no use for it now. Definitely works though, even for European doors.
Thanks for sharing, good point.
Thank you 👍🏻.
This was helpful
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for the review.
You're welcome, better than not having them for sure.
The pair is currently $14.99 on 11.15.23 but that is still a great deal. Prices usually go up on great products with review videos because of the uptick in demand. $15 isn't much more than $10 a year ago considering TMV :) Great video, will be buying a few sets. Like others, will definitely use them staying at motels and rentals. Rentals have always made me a little nervous because of access but not now.
Glad to hear my video helped you out. Thanks for leaving a comment, always appreciated.
Temu 1.50$
U mean considering Bidenomics?
Thankyou for the review.
My pleasure!
Very helpful, thank you!
Ginger, you're welcome. You might also like this stronger lock: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
I like how you started out trying to show how thick and strong/durable the metal is, then once it started bending, you stopped applying relatively little pressure.
Thanks, the bending really isn't that big of a deal if you don't do it too much.
I ordered four and I have to say I am impressed !
They do work well. Thanks for leaving 2 comments!
Thank you for this video I needed one to show people thos lock works I am definitely going to follow you
Awesome! Thank you! You might also like these locks that are tougher: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
Thank you, really useful video)
you're welcome Oleksandra, glade to hear you found this video useful.
As long as the persons trying to break in are willing to break the door to get in, I guess it doesn't make much of a difference. On the other hand, it adds a hinder to those who want to sneak in undetected without breaking anything.
agreed!
I owned this lock and it worked beautifully!
glad to hear, thanks for leaving a comment.
Great video. Thanks
Glad you liked it Tom. Thanks for leaving a comment.
I have one of these that I use at hotels and Airbnbs when I travel. When it fits the door’s particular lock apparatus, it works well. Problem is it doesn’t fit or work well on a lot of doors.
Yeh, that's happened to me too on occasion.
i appreciate the detailed explanation. buying now. i wish someone would demonstrate kicking in the door but... understand if you dont want to ruin your door for the video...
Anything can be defeated given enough time and focus. Windows are much more vulnerable than doors, stay safe out there Roberta...
Definitely going to order ❤
They are helpful when traveling...
Great idea
Glad you think so!
Thank you!
You're welcome.
I use this lock when travelling. Definitely helps me feel safer
Glad to hear. Thanks for sharing.
I like this but opted for a simple large eye screw. Push it into the crack of the top of the door is what I did, and screw it down a turn or two creating a wedge that makes everything work together if someone kicks the door in, it holds well, as I tested it. Combined with a 2x4 cut and wrapped in non slip grip wedged under the door handle and I can't even be rescued if I needed it without massive work. I used things I already had, but this for the price looks great if you travel.
The eye screw is a great idea, does it damage the door, I've been working on a similar 2X4 approach. Stay tuned. Will likely post after I refine a bit more.
I have multiple ones in my home. Good security guard.
Thanks for sharing.
I bought one. It works great!
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing Jesse.
When he shows the device at his front door right next to a window, bear in mind the house is only one thin piece of glass away from being breached…any of our homes are.
True, but this is just one of many lines of security...
Most side light windows are double pane glass. So two thin pieces of glass, lol. But often times it’s about buying you time. Buying you time to wake up and defend yourself.
2:07 "So someone can pick this lock and try to open it and it's gonna still keep them from taking down this door."
"This is the Lockpicking Lawyer and today we have something different..."
yes we do.
You can use a fork as well, just bend the tips or fingers, put it in the hole of the lock or deadbolt, close the door and bend the fork into the door panel towards the handle
you, tried that and it works.
It actually works I just got mine today, I bought some for my sister too when her husband has to work she's at home by herself and gets scared sometimes, I live by myself also I've had people try breaking in before when I lived in another apartment, I feel secure now if someone breaks down the door it least these locks will give you a head start !! It works great!! From Minnesota.
Thanks for sharing your experiences, always appreciated.
thank you! just ordered some for my mom, self and friend but coulnd figure out how to use them!
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to look into this.
Thanks so much ❤
You're welcome.
Thank you so much.
You're welcome! Thanks for leaving a comment.
Thanks for making This Video, Im ordering off Amazon
You're welcome. Let me know what you think of them.
Thanks dude!
No problem! Thanks for leaving a comment. You might also like these, just installed 4: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
How most stores this will work well with the deadbolt but on a home the thickness of the door casing and the screw length into the structural frame will determine its effectiveness. Very commonly the door casing is the 3/4-in board which is not very strong if the strike plate is attached to that board with 3/4-in screws and somebody were to ram the door the door casing would probably split.
But if you run screws that are 3 in long through the door casing into the structural lumber (the 2x4 or 2x6), then those screws will hold the strike plate in place which will hold your brace in place against the door in place and the door will be very difficult to get open even if you've got just a spring bolt.
Totally agree, I've replaced all the screws in the doors I work with or have for the reasons you've highlighted above. Excellent points all around.
There’s a CZcams video where they tested these two hole door locks against the single hole Addalock. The metal plates on these two hole locks bent and we’re not as secure as the single hole Addalock. I bought Addalock.
Link
@@Bay_Area_john Sure. czcams.com/video/hsEXS1A4mIM/video.html
czcams.com/video/XLoHrJntawE/video.html
Thanks for sharing. Here's the link I think you're talking about: amzn.to/43fGlAl
Exelent video. Thanks
you're welcome
Useful for hotel stays. Those places can be dicey, even the high-end ones. I often put a chair in front of the door.
Edit: Just ordered the 2 pack. Thanks, man.
Thanks for sharing about the chair. Good idea.
Very Good!
Thanks for the comment!
This is going to help me so much. I don't want to explain the situation, but this is pretty much the only thing that's going to work because of a problem I'm having with someone (it's complicated).
You might also want to check this tougher lock our that I recently installed: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
Hope you stay safe. Love from Singapore 🇸🇬
LOL at the folks saying this would not stop kicking in the door / breaking the door frame. Of course it won't. But it will stop someone trying to sneak into your hotel room without making a big scene.
True point. It not intended to stop a mob, maybe slow them down a bit. There are other ways to keep door busters out, I have other videos for that.
GREAT VIDEO
Thanks! glad you enjoyed it.
I use this on my doors. If you pull up on the metal snd push down on the plastic portion you csn wddge it in a bit tighter.
Great tip, forgot to mention that... Thanks.
thank you!
Lucas, you're welcome, I'v bought 4 sets of these already for family and friends and for us to take on travel.
My grandmother used butter knives for the windows and doors works great as well
Vicent, great idea, I guess I'd need some more butter knives to try it out...
Hi there your first demonstration you have a glass windows. As far as the other applications cool
Yeah, true, people could just break the glass and reach it. But the whole idea here is to give folks a little more time to figure out whether they want to run, hide or fight...
Very good gadgets!
Yes they are.
I'm getting one for every entry door at my home. You can never be too careful.
Agreed.
You can use a bent fork head with the handle cut off and slide it in between the fork fingers..works great and cheap as hell!
Never tried the fork but sounds interesting.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Its very effective.
I need one of these
They are helpful.
What about the opposite side of the door will these work on the other side if the doors if your door opens in the opposite direction? Like how your doors opens by pulling towards you but what about those that you push away from your direction?
These won't work for doors that go both ways, which I think is what you're describing...
Does this work other way around too? Like If I am going outside and want to lock my door from outside can I do that?
works great just bought them
Great to hear! thanks for sharing pringlepop.
I appreciate you
Thanks.
I have a triangular wedge, that you just wedge in the bottom of the door and if the door is open, it lets out a shriek alarm. I think those are way better.
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll have to try the wedge out.
This is great. We will be selling our home and I dread having a realtor lock box. With this I can have piece of mind that a realtor might come in when I don’t want them
These will certainly keep realtors in check. They're not likely to kick the door down...
Aren’t realtors supposed to make an appointment with you for showings?
I never have rented wiout changing locks. You'd be surprised how many creeps n thieves are out there.
They look good.
I hit your subscribe.👍
Thanks for the sub and comment!
Interesting. Is there any product similar to this for interior bedroom doors for on the outside of the door as opposed to it being on the inside of the door, for extra security?
these also work on interior doors, but only on the inside.
Have I designed a similar portable door latch before, with a usage method similar to the one shown in the video, but with the addition of an alarm function? I think this is a novel door latch. What do you think?
Sounds interesting. I've also installed these and they work great too: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
Thanks :)
You're welcome kapushthethird.
Incredible
Thanks.
I have two of these but haven't used them yet!
okay, thanks for sharing.
This is a great idea...IF your door opens inward. I was looking at this for a classroom application, but all the doors in my school have doors that open outward. Unless I missed it, the video doesn't mention that. Is there anything like this for doors that open outward?
This won't work for classroom doors but out things would, but these would involve modifying the door frame which you might have to get higher approval for...
Reminds me of my old military dorm days where we discovered that we could lock people in their rooms by jamming pennies between the door and frame.
I remember those days too...
I have locks similar to these and I can't put them in the door, they're too thick. Your doors look pretty tight, how did you wedge the locks between them; or are they a fairly thin metal?
They are fairly thin metal. If you are talking about you home install there are other options like this one you might want to try: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html
@@MakeItorBreakItNow I have locks like this also, and they are too thick (I have bought many locks, searching for one that will fit). My fingernail barely squeezes between the door and the door jamb. 😁
Wish I knew about this product before I traveled to japan. Im not sure if it will work on a door without a lock. My aunts house didn't have a lock on the bedroom door. So i wish I brought this for privacy reasons.
Sorry to hear, but now you know for next time.
My 80-year-old father who has dementia lives with me, and I've had a problem with him trying to get out the door in the middle of the night. I have five locks on my door currently and he has pretty much figured out how to get out of all of them except for one but, he's been inspecting that one a lot and I pretty sure he's going to figure it out. With this work installed on the outside of the front door to prevent him from getting out? I wasn't sure what you could see on the other side of the door? I know it would be visible from the outside but I'm not really worried about someone getting in as much as I am him getting out right now.
This lock only works on the inside. You might try this one: czcams.com/video/rBJk7GoTnZE/video.html if you placed it higher on the door and made sure it was installed tight, which is the correct way, in order words you need to press on the door to release the lock it may work for you.
Taking it off isn't simple I've been trying to hours. Last night it actually worked. I used to to keep my ex out. Maybe he damaged it?
Xirix, wow, not sure. Depending on how someone pushed from the outside, the door frame might have been damaged. Try pushing on the door, and jiggling the metal part that fits in the door.
Considering your talking about a active saftey issue I would consider installing a door guard simmilar to the ones in hotels as well as a barrel bolt. You could use this portable door lock as added security but having actual locks on your door is better.