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On April 12 2022, Lockin Technology officially released the annual blockbuster new product -  Lockin 鹿客Finger Vein Smart Lock Cat Eye Model S50M at the 2022 spring new product launch conference. Through this press conference, Lockin 鹿客 Technology once again returned to the public's field of vision. At the same time as the release of new products, it also announced that the company was officially renamed Lockin 鹿客Technology from Yunding Technology, and the company's three major businesses: home, rental and overseas. The lines are all unified to the "Lockin 鹿客" brand. This also shows the clearer and more comprehensive strategic layout of Lockin 鹿客 Technology in the future.

​The new product released this time: Lockin 鹿客 Finger Vein Smart Lock Cat Eye Model S50M, is Lockin 鹿客Technology's first finger vein smart door lock with integrated visual cat eye, which combines the industry's most advanced finger vein recognition (2.0) method and visual cat eye monitoring into one , to present a "visible sense of security" to consumers, and strive to bring a more extreme intelligent security experience.

"Lock" the designated finger veins, allowing consumers to get rid of fingerprint anxiety

According to the "Research Report on the Status of Fingerprint Recognition of Chinese Consumers", over 70% of household users are troubled by insensitive fingerprint recognition. Old people's fingerprints are worn, children's fingerprints are shallow, and their fingers are wet and oily, which will affect fingerprint recognition. In order to solve the fingerprint identification problems of special groups such as the elderly and children, Lockin 鹿客Technology took the lead in investing in high-cost research and development, and perfectly integrated the finger vein identification module into the smart door lock handle, creating the industry's first finger vein smart lock SV40.

Finger vein recognition technology is a biometric recognition technology that verifies personal identity by recognizing the images of vein blood vessels under the skin of the finger. It is used in financial services, people's livelihood services, education examinations and other fields.

"Lock" the designated finger veins, allowing consumers to get rid of fingerprint anxiety

According to the "Research Report on the Status of Fingerprint Recognition of Chinese Consumers", over 70% of household users are troubled by insensitive fingerprint recognition. Old people's fingerprints are worn, children's fingerprints are shallow, and their fingers are wet and oily, which will affect fingerprint recognition. In order to solve the fingerprint identification problems of special groups such as the elderly and children, Lockin 鹿客Technology took the lead in investing in high-cost research and development, and perfectly integrated the finger vein identification module into the smart door lock handle, creating the industry's first finger vein smart lock SV40.

Finger vein recognition technology is a biometric recognition technology that verifies personal identity by recognizing the images of vein blood vessels under the skin of the finger. It is used in financial services, people's livelihood services, education examinations and other fields.

​Lockin 鹿客 Technology is the first company in China to perfectly apply finger vein recognition technology to the field of home smart locks. Lockin finger vein smart locks have created a precedent in the industry in terms of appearance design and functional experience. Lockin 鹿客's first finger vein product was launched only a month ago, and during the 618 period, it won the single product sales of the mid-to-high-end smart locks on the Jingdong platform. At present, Lockin 鹿客's finger vein smart locks take the lead in the finger vein market. In 2021, Double 11 will win the double crown of sales volume/sales of finger vein smart locks on the whole platform. In terms of market share, Lockin also ranks first in the industry: according to data from the Tmall Strategy Center, the market share of Lockin 鹿客's finger vein smart door locks reaches 88%; data from the Jingdong Consumer and Industrial Development Research Institute shows that the Jingdong platform The market share of Lockin 鹿客 finger vein smart locks is 91%, and "Lockin 鹿客" has become synonymous with finger vein smart locks.

At this press conference, Lockin Technology announced the development strategy of "Finger Vein +", and believes that finger vein recognition will become the standard for smart locks, and will fully deploy the finger vein market in the future. The new product S50M launched this time continues the leading finger vein recognition technology of Lockin Technology, and integrates the intelligent visual cat's eye function-integrated finger vein unlocking + ultra-wide-angle cat's eye monitoring + remote video intercom + whole-house interconnection, constantly enriching the family The security smart life scene has been completely upgraded in terms of security, convenience and intelligence.

Visualize the black technology of cat's eyes, the sense of security at home is clearly visible

At present, the visual cat's eye has become the standard configuration of mid-to-high-end smart locks, and is increasingly favored by consumers. Lockin's new S50M not only has core functions such as powerful remote video calls and automatic recording of abnormal situations, but also further upgraded in terms of field of view, night vision clarity, female guardianship, etc., which has raised the performance standard of the cat's eye smart lock in the industry. a higher level.

The Lockin Finger Vein Smart Lock Cat Eye Model S50M can realize remote video calls. When people are not at home, they can make video calls with visitors by opening the mobile APP. If someone stays at the door for a long time, the alarm will be triggered, and the visual cat's eye will automatically record and push it to the mobile APP for reminder.

In addition, for special groups such as women who live alone, the new S50M has also designed a more user-friendly voice-changing call function. When an uninvited guest knocks on the door when a person is at home, he can also make a call in the voice of an uncle/clown, ensuring privacy and security.

The performance of the S50M is also amazing in terms of the monitoring range and clarity in front of the door: using a 160° ultra-wide-angle large lens, it can present a large 16:16 picture range, and the takeaway on the ground can also be seen at a glance; with a commercial-grade infrared night vision camera , F2.0 large aperture, the resolution is as high as 1536P, even in the dark night, the picture in front of the door is clearly scored.

Multiple guard locking security

The new S50M adopts the fully automatic lock body developed by Lockin Technology. It has 9 core patents and integrates 5 major safety functions. It can automatically open the door in seconds, and automatically lock in 0.5 seconds after closing the door. The highest technical level of automatic lock body.

When the door is not closed properly, someone stays outside the door, the door lock is pried, repeated trial and error, low battery and other abnormal conditions, the S50M will immediately sound an alarm sound, and remotely push the alarm notification through the mobile APP; at the same time, the S50M can also The smart child lock mode is activated on the APP side to prevent young children and pets from opening the door and running away by themselves, so that children and pet owners can feel more at ease; in addition, the S50M adopts electromagnetic protection design, which can effectively resist the interference of small black boxes (technical theft); more There is an indoor electronic anti-lock function, allowing users to feel more at ease at home alone.

Intelligent interconnection of the whole house, using AI to protect the home

Under the boom of whole-house intelligence, Lockin Technology has obvious advantages in whole-house interconnection: all Lockin products can be connected to Mijia APP, which can be linked with nearly a thousand smart devices of Mijia, which can easily help users build a comprehensive The intelligent life scene of house linkage.

Lockin S50M can not only use the Mijia APP for one-stop management, check the door lock dynamics and unlocking records at any time, but also set up intelligent linkage scenes in the Mijia APP, which can be easily linked to automatically turn on lights and draw curtains after unlocking the door. , turning on the air conditioner and other smart life scenarios, starting from a door to fully protect the safety of the home.

The Lockin S50M can also be linked with Mijia video speakers to easily receive visitors. When a visitor rings the doorbell, the front screen is directly pushed to the speaker screen, and you can start a video call with the visitor without turning on your mobile phone.

The premier returns to Lockin, and it is ready to go

From 2015 to changing the entire domestic rental market with an apartment smart lock, to the first "invisible fingerprint" design in 2017 to lead the design trend of the smart lock industry, to the launch of overseas smart locks in 2019, Lockin Smart Lock, Lockin Technology never stops technological exploration and product innovation.

Now, after two years of painstaking research and development, Lockin Technology has returned with a new product of finger vein smart lock. Through safer, more convenient and smarter products, it can protect family safety, unlock smart life, and make "living safer and better". .
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NEW YORK--Aqara, a leading provider for smart home products, expanded its smart door lock portfolio by releasing a new mortise-style lock, the D100 Zigbee, which is the brand’s third smart lock for the global market. Unlike the previous N100 Zigbee and A100 Zigbee which are more traditional handle locks, the new D100 Zigbee is a fully-automatic mortise lock allowing users to open the door without pushing a handle or turning a knob. The new model is designed to work with HomeKit including the latest home key feature, and it also supports unlocking via Google Assistant. The D100 Zigbee has landed in Singapore, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the availability is expected to expand in the following months to other countries/regions including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, etc.
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Compared to the previous models, the D100 Zigbee lock is compatible with a wider range of doors, fitting those with a thickness between 40 to 120 millimeters and even the stylish pull handle doors. It also features a more sustainable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack. The detachable 2480mAh battery pack can be recharged via the USB-C port, and provides 12-month of battery life between each charge. A low battery alarm is supported, and even if the battery runs out, the lock can also be charged from outside via a USB-C power bank. And similar to the other Aqara locks, mechanical keys are provided, which allow users to open the lock even when the electronics fails.

The D100 Zigbee features a 3D fingerprint scanner with liveness detection, and the scanner has a sapphire coating to ensure better durability. The lock is equipped with an invisible keypad, and allows permanent, one-time as well as periodic passwords (6-10 digits) which help users to grant and manage home access for family members and visitors with ease. One-time and periodic passwords can be created and managed remotely*, which makes this lock an ideal choice for rental homes. The NFC cards are also provided with the lock, which is convenient for younger and elder family members to unlock.

Moreover, the D100 Zigbee is designed to work with HomeKit and supports the home key feature in Apple Wallet, which allows users to simply tag their iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock. It also supports voice assistants including Siri and Google Assistant, so that users can check with their favorite assistant whether the door is locked, or ask the assistant to unlock the door.

Enhanced security features have been packed into the D100 Zigbee lock to ensure safety for homes and properties, including:

• The three-bolt lock body and the highly secured cylinder make the lock extremely resistant to break-in attempts;
• The controlling and security chips are placed in the inner lock panel, so that they won’t be tampered even when the outer panel is compromised;
• A mechanical knob is equipped, allowing the lock to be locked and unlocked from inside for improved security and for emergency exit;
• The tamper alert is both local and remote, which means that the built-in speaker will sound an alarm while a mobile notification will be sent to users in detection of tampering attempts;
• Auto-lock after the door is closed, and the door-left-open alert will be triggered if the door is open for over 10 seconds;
• A child-lock switch is placed above the unlock button, and once the switch is activated it prevents children from opening the door accidentally;
• Authentication will freeze for 3 minutes after 5 authentication failures and an abnormal attempt alert will be sent to users, so that a brute force attack is almost impossible;
• Random digits can be added before and after the password to protect it from peeping and smudge attack;
• All remote unlock keys including the remotely-generated passwords are secured with end-to-end encryption, and the encryption key is stored in the lock and the paired user mobile locally, allowing only this specific lock to decrypt.

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Both Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee 3.0 are integrated with the D100 Zigbee lock. While the Bluetooth support enables the direct connection with mobile devices and Apple’s home hubs, it is the Zigbee integration that differentiates the D100 Zigbee on the market. When connected to a Zigbee 3.0 Aqara hub, the lock not only supports remote unlock via the Aqara Home app, but also links with other Aqara accessories to enable home automations. For example, with a press of the lock’s Away button on the keypad, users can arm Aqara Home’s Alert System where the security camera and the sensors become activated, and turn off the lights, ACs and other home appliances. With the broad portfolio of Aqara devices, users can create customized automations that suit their needs and home environments.

For more details of the Smart Lock D100 Zigbee, please visit our website.

* A Zigbee 3.0 Aqara hub is required.

Source: Aqara

Notes:

1. Aqara D100 International Zigbee is available for purchase in Singapore with authorised reseller Interlock Singapore >here<.
2. This lock model is an upgrade to the domestic China Aqara D100 model with additional features such as support for Apple Home Keys.

Simons Voss [SimonsVoss, Simons-Voss ] Cylinder Lock (Repair or Replace)

Simons Voss's cylinder lock fob (only) way for unlocking is a big step backwards in usability leading to frustration and being locked out. It is time to replace your Simons Voss digital cylinder lock.

Instead of repairing the Simons Voss cylinder lock , contact us for alternate options that are probably easier on you and/or the tenant. 

We can add a practical pincode/card or pincode/fingerprint digital lock for much greater convenience.

If you need to go back to regular key, we can replace the Simons-Voss lock for you with a regular key lock.

Or if you are locked out and need to break the lock without damage to the door, contact us at +65 98307788.

Simons Voss cylinder lock are installed on these condos:

• ​Sophia Residence condo
• Icon Residence condo
• Reflections at Keppel Bay
• The Clift condo
• Goodwood Residence

​Repair and replace SimonsVoss [ Simons-Voss ] cinder lock in Singapore.

Jan 5, 2021 Update

This is a often asked question: what is the difference and which one is better - Gateman WF20 or Gateman G-Swipe (2021) updated model for Gateman Z10-IH.

Well, it depends. In general, they are both good locks in the small fingerprint digital locks industry. Gateman makes the best and proven fingerprint locks over the last 10 years. We like to say: buy the one that looks best to you because that may matter more to you (how it looks). But if you are looking for other perspectives, we drew up a table below for further inputs.

Again, they are both good locks. Just go for one that your buying profile dictates ( price range , looks). Sometimes the door won't allow any of these locks to be installed - so check with us first with a few pictures of the door (or a condo name) - before you deep dive into the differences.

​In summary, we believe Gateman G-Swipe delivers unparalleled premium build quality in the small fingerprint rim locks category. This is expected as Gateman is Korea’s #1 digital lock manufacturer and this company is dedicated to digital locks. In the non-premium category, the Gateman WF20 is definitely the one to go for as it shares some common attributes as the Gateman G-Swipe. 

The Gateman G-Swipe is a 2021 edition of the flagship Z10-IH digital lock from iRevo, a company whose origin is Korea but has since became a core component of the international company called Assa Abloy (which by no coincidence owns the Yale brand which borrows lock designs from ... no price for guessing - none other than iRevo).  iRevo Gateman digital lock brand dominates the Korean market by 50% by some estimates, and if one has the time to inspect the locks, the reason is clear: solid build quality and attention to design details.

The Gateman G-Swipe exemplifies those qualities: it is heavy in the hands hinting at less plastic and more metal, a brushed matt touch panel surface that is more finger-stain resistant, large and brightly lit numbers for all age-group to use, a very sensitive fingerprint scanner, a double-action OPEN button to prevent use of objects for unlocking, a double-hook bolt for physical intrusion. Last but not least, a very modern new-age look to top it off.

The small footprint Gateman G-Swipe is ideal for Singapore - be it a HDB door or a condo door with a vertical door handle. All the wear and tear is localised to the existing door handle (and not the digital lock) - and Gateman G-Swipe does faithfully the locking and unlocking and maintain it's pristine look over years.

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Sometimes, you just need a simple digital lock that does not skimp on the features and built by Korea's #1 digital lock company. This could be for your master bedroom, study room or the main door or for that storeroom in an office. Something that has strong security controls that prevents non-trusted parties that may have access to the premises from making changes (staffs, guests, tenants etc). 

Introducing Gateman WV40 digital door lock in Singapore.

​Gateman WV40

Over the years, we have customers who wanted to fit digital locks on room doors. 

• Residential premises:
  - a study room where important documents are usually kept
  - a bedroom where privacy is needed
  - a storeroom or a walk-in wardrobe where valuables may be kept (or even a wine cellar)
  
  When the premise is tenanted, or you have a helper or maid, or when friends/relatives frequently stay over, a digital lock is a very effective way to keep things out of view (and access) up front - than to suspect when things are lost or privacy intruded.
  
  Or if you are a tenant, you want to install a digital lock that can be reversed when you vacate.
  
  
• Small businesses or company departmental use:
  - rooms that has to be locked at all the time as they are reserved for special usage and authorised people, houses important equipment or documents for a project, or just for the few VIPs
  
  Customer examples include: storeroom in F&B industries, reserved-used toilets , reservation only meeting rooms and nursing rooms.
  
  

Requirements for these locks may fall under the following:

• simple to use and administer by home owner or the secretary
• fingerprint for more secured applications (where pin code and card access may be inadvertently compromised)
• dust and water resistant (eg. toilets)
• easily reversible (if you rent the premise, the lock can be removed, and the previous mechanical lock re-instated, and leaves no hole on the door)

Where?

It is hard to spot the exquisitely designed Gateman Shine digital lock on a glass door on a shop front in Singapore.

Blending in so subtly on a glass panel is the key design point; it stays out of attention along public walkways.

Besides key card and pin code access, the lock can be fitted with a remote controller for the receptionist to unlock.

New 2020: it now sports a an extra master pin to prevent (other) staffs from making unauthorized changes to lock settings and card key and pin code registrations.

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Interlock.com.sg/shine
9830-7788, 9680-4569, 8484-6924

iRevo Gateman recently updated the Gateman F10 digital lock that has served users very well all over the world. Historically, there was the Gateman F10 ... and then the spin-offs Gateman F10, Gateman F10-Hook, Gateman F50, Gateman F50-Hook, Gateman F50-FD, and the more recent Gateman WF10, and not to mention the Yale 4110!

Today, we see the Gateman WF20, both a physical update and an electronics firmware revision to the family (and what a family lineage!) of Gateman fingerprint rim lock that is easy and practical to use with a very attractive price.

What's new and what's the same for the Gateman WF20?

• The front body retains the same body format and shape of the Gateman WF10 and we think it is a very good decision as we find the design subtle and accessible.
• The rear body is now more compact (10mm shorter horizontally) which allows it to better fit tight spaces for door with architraves (protruding wood inlays typically in the form of rectangular boxes on older timber doors).
• The rear body (as a result of the compaction) has shed the mechanical switches for volume, automatic/manual lock and double lock. The volume and automatic/manual lock settings are still available as electronic settings but it is not as easily accessible. The double lock setting has been removed completely in the WF20 - so go for the WF10 modelsif you need this privacy feature.
• The rear body has a flip outwards top open battery cover which we find to be not as easy to use as the previous model Gateman WF10 and some condo handle bars may obstruct the opening of the battery cover and hence not suitable for Gateman WF20
• The firmware has been revised with new features which is summarised in the attached diagram. The new features may appeal to premises with non-trusted parties (eg. office, shared residential/tenanted premise, or any premise which expect regular changes for users due to attrition)
• (update Feb 2018) The voice guide language has been recently updated to include English and Chinese, in addition to Korean.

Conclusion:
Gateman WF20 is a welcomed update mostly in firmware for those looking for more controls in a lock settings. Current Gateman WF10 users should be very happy with what they have; the Gateman WF10 is one that has almost everything a normal user will care for and we for one will miss it -- and for that reason we stashed a few in our warehouse for our employees and for those who asked for it. If you are getting a new digital lock and wanted a fingerprint lock, the Gateman WF20 should be the top two in your consideration, with the other being a Gateman Z10.​

The private wine cellar at a residence in Leedon Park in Singapore requires more privacy and security to their wine collection. The room is temperature and humidity controlled and the entrance door is a glass aluminium framed swing out casement door. 

A Gateman fingerprint digital lock does this job well and security can be hardened to the point only authorised changes can be made by the person owning a special pin. Multiple pins and fingerprints can be created to allow staffs on premises to enter and if needed, access can be logged via a bluetooth application. 

Interlock.com.sg/WF20

For inquiries, please send a few photos of the wine cellar door to Tony @ 9830-7788 on WhatsApp.

This may be the most interesting biometric fingerprint lock we have ever seen.

• It has the smallest footprint for a biometric fingerprint digital lock with handle
• It has three access methods for a digital lock
  - fingerprint
  - token
  - mobile via bluetooth app
  And an over the air/internet access via a bridge device.
• It has excellent design points
  - an intuitive thumbprint (literally) placement
  - long battery life (inherent in lever lock)

Some of us may still want the number pad option and it may not suit all purposes but for a HDB master bedroom or important office room door, it could be quite a good fit. 

April 2020 Update: We still like a biometric lock with a numeric input. It is more practical. So Ultraloq UL3 is the model:  Interlock.com.sg/UL3

We love this Gateman A20 digital door lock. The Gateman A20 - with it's attention to details - beats Milre, Epic, LogHome and Samsung digital locks hands down.

Even the 9V emergency battery terminal is nicely tucked in, to maintain the slim and elegant facade and to shield it from oxidation. 

​Interlock.com.sg/A20

Digital door locks in Singapore is slowly but surely moving into mainstream. One sign is the proliferation of suppliers and lock models. We start to see some of the third rate brands from Korea appearing in the Singapore market. Some of these will be re-branded under more traditional brands and will carry a higher price tag (after the re-branding). Some are contract manufactured and sources from the same manufacturer - so you will tend to see the same look and profile under different brands. Some are cheaply manufactured.

That said, we are always pleased with the Korean Gateman brand. They tend to focus on build quality. Take the Gateman J20-IH with the industry's monocoque rear body for extra strength and rigidity. You see this monocque body only in the higher priced Gateman Z10-IH and A20-IH models but it is now available in this entry model. So it may not have fingerprint (Z10-IH) or the best slim look (A20-IH) but it shares the same high quality rear body as the siblings. 

The J20-IH rear body is way far superior to the plastic-heavy body you find in the third rate Korean branded or OEM'ed locks. Did I mention this J20-IH also has the advanced programming mode (as with A20-IH and Z10-IH?). Check it out the price here:

Gateman J20-IH digital door lock

Only a few (perhaps no others) make digital locks like iRevo Gateman do. Despite years being the leading digital lock manufacturer in Korea, the company does not sit idle but continue to push the envelop around innovation and build quality.

Case in point: which other manufacturer make monocoque body ie. single piece like leading automobile makers for rigidity and strength against forced intrusion? Look at their internal frame below - a single piece! 

Budget
It is more expensive to put a digital lock on the metal gate (than a wood door) because additional effort and components are needed:

• effort and fixtures to mount the lock on the gate which is different case to case 
• metal enclosure to box up the rear of the digital lock to prevent access to the OPEN button located on the rear of digital lock 
• remote controller to unlock from inside the home (because the OPEN button is now inaccessible)

A metal gate digital lock solution is approximately SGD 600 all inclusive.  ​
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Platform:
By platform, we mean how do we go about putting a digital lock on the metal gate. 

• There is the proprietary metal gate lock (which is expensive and typically one version behind the mainstream due to inherently much lower sales volume). This is not the right approach in our opinion . We do not do this.
• There is the flexible platform relying on popular and high volume regular digital locks which inherently means lower price, more choice of recent lock models, plug/play/remove if needed - and allows you to retain the metal gate handle and lock should you decide to fallback to a non-digital solution

Our flexible and non proprietary approach translates to a cheaper price, ability to use the latest model,  and more importantly the ability to retain the existing gate handle and lock make better practical sense.

Quality/Bill of Materials:
Our prices for digital lock on metal gate reflects our focus on using proper materials and fit on the metal gate. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and in our case:

• ​Use of solid wood panel custom fitted to your metal gate lines - as opposed to cheaper metal sheets (that will rust) and even cheaper dark acrylic/perspex (that scratches easily and will even break if chipped at the right which looks bad . Solid wood custom fitted not only ensures it is rust and scratch proof, but also gives a natural textured look some will love on their gate. 
  
  Note: Our gate installations with solid wood front looks as new as it was first installed.
  
  
• Use of industry smallest rear enclosure specific to recent smaller footprint Gateman locks such as WF20 and Z10 ensures a small package overall when viewed from the inside. This is industry smallest in Singapore. Some customers informed us that is the reason they prefer to use our metal enclosure.
  
  Note: The enclosure is also double powder coated against rust using catalytic process to ensure an aesthetically pleasant, complete and evenly coated surface. 
  
  
• A wide choice of popular locks from iRevo/Gateman - a subsidiary of global Assa Abloy means you are not constrained by the singular model offered by some vendors. These Gateman locks are in high demand and you will also get the latest models and will not get locked in by vendors providing proprietary singular model. 
  
  Note: lock choices includes Gateman Z10, Gateman WF20, Gateman A20, Gateman J20, Gateman S10.
  
  
• An aesthetically modern remote controller that sits on the wall and is used to unlock the gate digital lock when you leave home. Note: additional / optional keyfob controller as portable as your car keyfob is also available