Keyless, electronic, and digital door locks
These are makers' names. The maker's description says how a given lock works.
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Names makers use
Keyless entry, electronic, digital, touchscreen, and fingerprint are names makers use for locks that open without a key, or with a key as a backup. The maker's description says how a given lock works.
A key as a backup
Some makers include a key as a backup. The maker's manual says what backup a given lock has.
Small locks and the display rule
The FCC rule for small devices at 47 CFR 15.19(a)(5) covers a device that cannot carry its statement "in a font that is four-point or larger," and that "does not have a display that can show electronic labeling." For such a device, the rule says the information "shall be placed in the user manual and must also either be placed on the device packaging or on a removable label attached to the device." The section applies "In addition to the requirements in part 2 of this chapter." We quote only 15.19 and do not describe part 2.
What the name is not
An FCC statement on a device is not a statement about its security. No keypad, lock, or code can guarantee that a door will stay secure or that a break-in will not happen.
This is general information, not legal or security advice.
FAQ
General information only. No keypad, lock, or code can guarantee that a door will stay secure or that a break-in will not happen. Keep codes private, change any code you have shared, and follow the maker's instructions. Before you put a keypad or lock on a door people use to leave a building, check with your local building or fire official. In an emergency, call 911.
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