The best digital lock is not simply the model with the longest feature list.
For Singapore homes, the right choice depends on whether the lock fits your main door or metal gate, how your family prefers to unlock the entrance, whether you need remote access, and who will support the product after installation.
Interlock carries digital door locks, digital gate locks and door-and-gate bundles across top brands including Interlock Mercury, Aqara, Gateman, Lockin, Solity and Samsung Zigbang.
Rather than assuming every lock works for every home, we narrow the options based on your actual entrance and requirements.
Start With Compatibility, Not Features
Before comparing facial recognition, palm vein or app functions, check whether the lock physically fits.
Door thickness, existing mortise position, frame clearance, nearby handles and the distance between a main door and metal gate can determine which models are practical.
Checking these details before purchase reduces the chance of discovering a fitment problem only on installation day.
Choose the Access Methods Your Household Will Actually Use
Fingerprint and PIN remain simple everyday options.
Facial recognition and palm vein access can be useful for hands-free entry or for household members whose fingerprints are harder to recognise.
RFID cards can be convenient for children, helpers or staff, while app-connected smart locks may add remote unlocking, temporary access and notifications depending on the model.
More features are not automatically better. The best setup is the one your household will actually use.
Digital Lock or Smart Lock?
A digital lock uses electronic access methods such as fingerprint, PIN, RFID card or facial recognition instead of relying solely on a traditional key.
A smart lock adds connectivity such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread or a manufacturer's smart-home platform, allowing supported models to offer app control, access history, temporary credentials or integrations with other smart-home devices.
If you do not need remote or connected features, a simpler offline digital lock may be easier to own.
For HDB Homes, Plan the Door and Gate Together
Many HDB entrances have both a wooden main door and a metal gate.
If you intend to install digital locks on both, check the clearance between them before choosing either model. The exterior body and interior handle of one lock can affect the space available for the other.
Selected compatible door-and-gate combinations can also be configured for synchronised unlocking, reducing the need to unlock two separate locks every time you enter.
Installation and After-Sales Support Matter
A digital lock is both an electronic device and a mechanical locking system.
Correct alignment, bolt movement and strike positioning all affect how smoothly the lock works over time.
Good handover matters too. Users should know how to register their access methods, respond to low-battery warnings and use the relevant emergency or backup access method for their particular lock.
Not sure which digital lock fits your home?
Send us photos of your current door and gate for a compatibility assessment before choosing a model.