What a keypad on a door or panel is
A keypad takes a code you type. The maker's manual says what it controls.
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A keypad takes a typed code
Makers use keypad for a pad of buttons, printed with digits, that takes a code. The keypad may work a door lock, a gate, a garage door opener, or an alarm panel. The maker's manual says what a given keypad controls.
The site name is a name only
Security Keypads is the name of this site. It is not a statement that any keypad is secure. No keypad, lock, or code can guarantee that a door will stay secure or that a break-in will not happen.
Wireless keypads and the FCC label
A keypad that sends a radio signal may carry the FCC Part 15 statement that 47 CFR 15.19 sets out, which begins "This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules." An FCC statement on a device is not a statement about its security.
What we do not cover
We name no brands or models, give no prices, and give no reset, bypass, or wiring steps. Follow the maker's instructions.
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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