do you have to lock the door or is it optional?
1704982
There is key to lock the door.so its not optional just like way it is as you see the picture.
1704983
You need to lock the door. Well made and very pleased with it. They do sell them without locks for your info.
1704984
It's optional, there's a magnetic catch that keeps the door closed when you don't lock it.
1704985
It does have two small magnets that hold it closed. I imagine on rougher terrain it will bounce open and closed a lot. The back side of the lock has a prong that does the majority of the securing, but the lock must be engaged.
687758
Hello, The key is a extra feature on new lock for Child Safety, and if you don't use door a lot or gone along time you might want to lock. Stick key in slot of hole and slight click will lock so kids or Burglars cant open ! You don't have to use , it is a extra feature.
112288
It does not have a lock per se. It does have a hard plastic panel that slides into place over the flap, so that you can close the opening completely. This panel has a little knob that slides into place, so that you can't open it from the outside.
1637745
No lock, there is a latch on each lower corner of the window that need to be slid over to open the window. If you want added security, a dowel inserted on the inside works.
37931
The door is all glass, has magnets to hold it closed. I received no lock; I do not believe it can be secured without modifications or finding some ingenious way to add a locking device. One buyer mentioned the addition of an alarm for the cabinet that he set up.
1718675
When I'm home I just put he door in without screwing it in. This way I can easily take it out at night. But when I left for a couple days, I bolted it in for security purposes.
298065
You can only lock it from the outside with the key, but that defeats the purpose of the digital lock doesn't it. You have to turn the lock before you go out, or open the door and turn it. I can only guess that there is alarm system involved here.
1098732
Are you asking how to install them without the door closing while you're doing the install? If so, we installed to the door then held it up like it would be when it was shut and screwed the hinge to the cabinet frame. If you're asking if the self-closing is optional, no its not. Like Kemosabe said, its a wonderful feature, but it's not optional, so you'll need to find different hinges if you don't want that feature.
2207131
It isn't necessary. Nice lock. Easy to install. Easy to set combination. Try it 4 or 5 times before closing the door.
1988998
There is no key. But if someone unlocks your door. And u have an addalock in place, they can't get in without kicking down the door. Also, this can't be used if your not home as it is put in place from the inside.
2225332
Hi,yes you do need to unlock it before turning the knob. to open from inside.
901278
No. I can't think why that would be necessary. It is either locked or unlocked set on the door itself.
302728
yes you can unlock it from the non locking side.it comes with a pin to unlock I recommend to keep the pin on top of the door casing
2268441
No, just twist the lock. You only have to enter the code if its locked and you want to open it. I hope that answers your questions and I'm sure you'll love this lock, its awesome to not have to carry keys with you. Also, since its mechanical, you wont have to deal with the problems that I've had with the battery operated units. They're problematic and this one is trouble free!
838581
If I understand you correctly, no, the door can be opened from the inside even with the lock locked. As in if the house was on fire you could just open the door and escape without monkeying with unlocking the door.
613883
yes. you can have it lock automatically or you can set it so it stays open. great lock!
1642407
yes evertine the door closes id is locked to entry but you are free to egress