[1497] AmazonBasics Touch Screen Deadbolt (ANSI Grade 2)

[@MrSleekit]

I'll never understand why they would put all the effort into the Electronic Lock Design, the ANSI rating, but not putting the effort into lock body. It seems like there is always a glaring weakness in these units.

[@ThePlacehole]

because the number of people walking around with pry bars is significantly higher than the number of people that can pick a lock.

[@orionwashburn2202]

Capitalism, my guy. They don’t care about making a good product, they care about maximizing profits

[@MelissiaBlackheart]

@@ThePlacehole Yeah but the additional few cents having some security pins in would hardly impact the bottom line for such an expensive lock, but it would make the amount of skill it takes to pick in a reasonable amount of time much higher.

[@susanyoung6579]

@@MelissiaBlackheart but the average consumer knows none of this. They go by what it says on the package and the contractor installing locks is competing on price. Market forces at work is why we don't have nicer things.

[@Gamer3427]

It mostly comes down to the cost vs profit aspect. They could invest more money into proper lock design, and charge a bit more as a result, but they probably just care about keeping it in the price range that an average "buyer" would think it was worth while. Most average buyers won't bother to check about pick resistance, but might look up information about the rest of the design and how long it lasts. So long as it sounds good on paper, that's enough for the average consumer. Spending more to make it better wouldn't benefit the company, financially, and companies tend to not care about their consumers. Particularly since most people might only replace their locks once or twice over the years, (if that often depending on where they live), so repeat customers aren't too important.

[@grant5227]

There's two reasons for the random buttons before entering the code. One is the wear pattern/fingerprints you mentioned. The other is that if it's outside, rain might sometimes trigger the touchpad. You don't want the rain entering codes at random - especially if your lock starts giving delays after a few failed attempts.

[@borttorbbq2556]

I mean depending on the sensitivity of the pad yeah the rain could definitely be a factor. The Untold hours that I have probably spent being irritated that my phone is being pricked by the rain

[@DH-xw6jp]

Imagine building a high tech lock that can accidentally be picked by the rain. Lol

[@skinnyWHITEgoyim]

@@youtubegarbage7876 Reread your comment and think about who the unintelligent one is.......

[@Keldor314]

@@DH-xw6jp More likely, it just wouldn't register touches at all. The random numbers then would give the user a nice feedback that the touch screen wasn't working, and that maybe they should try wiping off the water with their shirt sleeve to get it to read properly.

[@mytube001]

A third reason is that it makes it harder to identify the code from a distance by observing the relative positions of the visible key presses. If you're unfamiliar with this lock type, the extra randomness before each actual code will make analysis messier unless you watch several code entries.

[@MedusalObligation]

I spent 30 years in the home and commercial security field. I can count on one hand the number of locks picked to gain entry into a structure. There are too many faster ways that garner less attention. Now, Locks on things IN the structure need to be secure and difficult to get through. The cabinet needs to meet the locks ability. Trailer kingpin and coupler locks need to be good to work effectively. Far and away, the MOST common entry was to kick in the front door. One noise. Entry gained and the door closed before anyone can look out and see what happened.

[@sophierobinson2738]

My front door is pretty heavy and study. My back door, however, is a burglar’s dream.

[@RunaroundAtNight]

This is an excellent point. Not everyone gaining entry is with the NSA. Bruit force is usually the go to for robbers/addicts looking for a quick score.

[@emu071981]

My front door would take far longer to kick down than it would to pick the lock. It also helps that we have a aluminium screen door between it and the outside which would need to be pulled outwards which would make far more racket than any thief would want to cause (just closing the screen too hard makes a racket loud enough to hear down the street during the daytime lol). I think the most common method of break ins around here is forcing or smashing a window with the hopes that no one will notice the breaking glass noise.

[@MrJest2]

Precisely why it's worth spending a few bucks to "armor" your doorframe and door. Pretty much nothing short of a bulldozer can get through our door - it would be easier to demolish the wall beside it.

[@MaethorDerien]

Exactly, the reason pick resistance doesn't matter is because it is literally never used to gain entry. Now bump and jiggle keys and lock guns are more common but as long as your lock is good against those pick resistance isn't an issue. People don't realize that often the front door isn't even the main method of entry. They typically target the back door, garage, windows, etc. That is why I put up cameras because a visible camera is probably the best deterrent you can have. The second they see the camera they are going to target a different house.

[@brandonl2555]

1, 2, 3, 4 …That’s amazing! I’ve got the same combination on my luggage!

[@davidlrogers]

crazy, that's my banking pin!

[@Tylor386]

hunter2.. shit

[@joshuazhong2520]

Spaceballs!!!

[@Hyperlink1337]

that's amazing, it's almost like i heard this joke thirty fucking years ago

[@Roescoe]

Woah that's my SSN err wait you're supposed to have more than 4 numbers in your SSN?

[@ifell3]

Oh I like the anti fingerprint thing on it, the amount of keypads you seen worn down or the ease of placing a UV die on the pads are an easy way of getting four numbers.

[@giantpunda2911]

Watching these videos, I get the feeling I should never purchase any lock with either Amazon's or Masterlock's name on them.

[@DaneInTheUS]

That would be a correct assumption lol

[@CiaranMaxwell]

Oddly enough, there is _one_ Amazon Basics padlock that impressed him. The "keyed padlock" that uses a disc detainer core. He even titled the video, "Better than expected." Sadly, it seems to be the one jewel in a junkyard.

[@AresFordwin]

Well, not *never*. Masterlocks are perfect paperweights

[@grant5227]

Depends on what you're securing. My locker at the gym that only has some dirty clothes in it? A masterlock is perfectly fine. If someone really wanted in, they'll just destroy the door to the locker. Same thing goes to putting a $500 lock on a hollow core wooden door with the hinge pins on the wrong side. Your average thief doesn't have lockpicks, they have a crowbar.

[@GorkoTheArchaeologist]

I would just like to point out that Amazon's top list when you search for something isn't the best, it's what their algorithm has decided is the most like what you searched. That's why so many things have names like "Key Lock Padlock Security Device Door-Mounted Strong Lock". It's like tags on social media, it pushes them to the top.

[@davidloughton9291]

What makes everything so much easier is your explanation throught the video. You could explain this in the dark to a blind man who was blindfolded and you could instruct him how to open this 👍🏻

[@johniceland5027]

Blind lockpickers, perfect because they're never suspected.

[@Tomas-pr7py]

That thumbnail is quite something

[@1kreature]

He had to put the effort into something and picking the lock wasn't it.

[@shadelightss]

😵

[@nateking6629]

@@shadelightss pick resistance

[@tecno2053]

Wonder if the core is replaceable, possibly make it a better lock by upgrading the pins for some pick resistance. If so, I would certainly consider it.

[@OUTMASTER]

Everything that is locked can be picked somehow or someday. But I love your lessings about locks on the market. I notice you teaching people to look out for bad buys and false securitys. Great job

Your voice is just pure calmness.

[@brendanberry7403]

My problem with a lock like this that never gets mentioned either, is the battery life is awful. Picked one up from one of the better known brands and once the batteries hits like 85% or so it can no longer retract the deadbolt. So every month it needs new batteries or less depending on use and I don’t use it that often. There is no way it could be my primary form of entry as it would be dead in less than a week.

[@Jasta315]

I have an electronic deadbolt (not this one) and im going on year 3 with the original batteries.

[@21stCenturyDaVinci]

It's a bad lock or the bolt is binding in the doorframe

[@brendanberry7403]

@@21stCenturyDaVinci no, moves freely. It flashes the low battery light as well with the batteries having that much charge left.

[@dustysparks]

Are the KIK cylinders in these locks replaceable? I could foresee someone buying it for the features and build quality and not caring about the lock IF the core itself can be replaced with something better or challenge/security-pinned. In fact, as a follow-up video, it might be interesting to look at all the electronic locks in your collection that were good enough on the build quality that just need a new core (and the ones where you CAN actually replace it). Case in Point: Yale's electronic deadbolt (with Zigbee or ZWave integration for home automation) has an "okay" mechanism, lasts a few years of daily use, but the key-bypass core is CRAP. It is however a simple KIK cylinder that can be swapped out with two screws really easily, making that crappy core not a problem if you have one that has the right tail-stem.

[@thelockpickingspoon9074]

most likely.

[@StrongDreamsWaitHere]

It would be very interesting to see a video or a video series on how to improve the pick resistance of locks. How to disassemble, what parts to change, how to reassemble, and where to buy the parts.

[@kahnquest]

Agreed! I'd like to know if this lock would be a good candidate for this, such as adding some spool or serrated pins.

[@solracer66]

He does mention cases where the lock core can easily be replaced with a higher quality core but that's all I have seen.

[@Epicentr]

There's a video he made about that.

[@StrongDreamsWaitHere]

@@solracer66 Even then, 90% of his audience wouldn’t know what constitutes a better core or where to buy one.

[@abitofabitofabit4404]

@@StrongDreamsWaitHere From your local locksmith, obviously.

[@kameljoe21]

I kinda want to just install those rfid readers that open the lock up. Then I want to remove the knob, dead bolt and everything else and all you have to do is push the door open. If all else fails use the doggie door. I am still looking for or working on building a fully automatic insulated doggie door. Like a real door that slides open like the ones at the store, just much shorter. Depending on the set up one can just force the door open. i want to install about a 2.5x2 opening with either motion sensor or rfid on the collars and it is easy to train my dogs to use the door. He has one right now. The one I installed was built by me. The one that I had installed was pure junk. This one has held up for a couple of years. It needs a rebuild out of plastic along with some rubber o rings and magnets and a 2nd set of doors. To help keep the wind down. When he goes out he pushing a flap. When he comes out he pushes the same flap that pushes another flap with a hole in it. This double door helps to keep the wind out. I want to re make it with some type of plastic sheets and using a router I can cut out a o ring seal and then route down areas for magnets and steel pucks to keep it tight against the door. The magnets that I use now are strong yet because it was made out of plywood it does warp a bit. I have even thought about going to a friends shop and making it out of 1x4s and run them in to the planer and build the hole thing right there so that it all I have to do is come home and screw it on. All painted and sealed up.

[@5thgearPINNEDnWHOOPS]

Yes! Been missing this channel out my line up

[@jonosono]

Fans of LPL, quick question, does LPL have a list of recommend locks or lock types for different scenarios? Or does it all boil down to: this a deterrent, but won't stop a determined attacker.

[@scottmccloud9029]

It probably comes down to, if he recommends a lock and people buy it and it's defeated, some people would sue him. IMHO.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

He doesn't actually endorse any given lock, but if you look at enough of his videos, there are a few that he says he'd use.

[@RobbYarber]

Pretty much it's a deterrent, but won't stop a determined attacker.

[@_Roboute_Guilliman_]

Let's just put it it like this... we are all waiting for the day, the LPL just has to stare at a lock for it to open! 😜😂

[@DaneInTheUS]

He definitely doesn't directly recommend it endorse any locks, but every once in a while he'll say that it's a lock he would use

[@OS10100]

If someone wants to break into your house. They will kick the door in or smash a window. No one that is skilled enough to pick a lock is going to waste their skill on breaking into homes by picking your front door lock. These locks are pickable incase you lose your keys or get locked out. You can call a professional locksmith to open the door for you. If all locks were 100% unpickable, The only way to open it would be destructive and expensive. You know what they say, locks are meant to keep honest people honest.

[@SjefDriscoll]

The random digits entry is cute! Good idea.

[@abzzeus]

This is likely for internal rooms in a large office? Such as say a personnel files storage room or an IT closet/server room. You need to present casual access but not determined access if someone is going to go to the extent of picking the lock you have bigger issues at play

[@Danspy501st]

What I beginning to learn after watching all those videos. If it can use a physical key, then it can be picked

[@doktermobiel]

Electronic locks often use magnets to lock/unlock the mechanism. They can be manipulated as well.

[@andymanaus1077]

Not every lock can be picked. LPL has videos on how he modified some basic locks for use in his own house. They are not only pick-proof but will actually cause the core to permanently jam if someone tries. This jammed position is easy to see, flagging the failed attempt. The downside is that the lock then has to be drilled out,

[@kulgan96]

would be neat if you could exchange or choose what core you want at purchase

[@BH-rx3ue]

To be fair 1) All locks fall before you so unless they weld it shut, youre gunna break in to it 2) people dont tend to break into houses by picking the lock. They'll either go in via a window or manage to grab the keys coz idiots leave them too close to the door etc or they would simply smash the door in so pick resistance is kind of irrelevant nowadays. as the old saying goes "locks are just a way to keep honest people honest"

[@XSemperIdem5]

I could never understand people leaving a key "hidden" somewhere outside. I'd rather learn how to pick my own locks and do that to get in. Also no one gets a copy like some people give one to a neighbor for example. My thinking is that if it's an actual emergency then the fire department can get in by whatever means they need to. I'm not going to make it even easier for other people to get in discretely (meaning not having to break a window for example).

[@hamsterama]

Another way to avoid getting broken into is not leaving your garage door opener remote visible in your car. It should be hidden the the glovebox. A thief will see the remote clipped to your visor, break into your car, steal it. They will also steal your proof of insurance papers, because it has your address. Yes, this really does happen.

[@Finnec123]

Glad you're back!

[@rayoflight62]

In corporate buildings with combination locks at every door, the combination doesn't trigger the bolt directly. All door locks are networked to a central security computer. When the employee want to enter the room, the combo is sent to the central computer, which autenticate the request and send a signal over the Ethernet to the door lock and open the door. This way is possible to authorise every person to a different set of rooms, and to know which employee entered what room without video surveillance. Now, having mechanical backups in this corporate scenario is a choice for each company, but every security consultant will advice against. As shown by LPL, the backup entry is usually the weak link in the security chain. Thank you for the video LPL! Greetings, Anthony

[@brenthann2623]

my dad always said "locks keep honest people honest" if someone wants in your door they are only a kick away.

[@MiMaTak]

glad to see you back

[@christhomas472]

This is one that it would be good to see the disassembly on to see if the core is replaceable or you could repin to make a good lock.

[@lairdcummings9092]

Surprisingly, for "Amazon Basics," not as crap as I expected.

[@hotpuppy1]

As long as a bump key or jiggler can't open it easily, it is good enough to stop most. Can you use a magnet to make the mechanism trip? Few burglars are going to go to the time and effort to learn to pick locks. The question is: how good is the construction to withstand being kicked in or jimmied with a large screw driver. You can always take it to a lock smith and get security pins installed if you are worried. Most lock smiths don't even pick if you call them to open a door when you've locked the keys inside. They just drill it and make you buy a new lock.

[@tonylam9548]

I bought 2 Kaba Simplex 7000 for myself, my requirement was , I do not want the lock to use batteries, and I I do not want a key option. I saw how long it took you to pick key locks in the past. The installation are tricky for the inexperienced, and I did screwed up one door installation. But the lock work well.

[@jamesnapier3802]

Why would they invest in pick resistance when this feature is in scarce demand?

[@Shiirow]

when it comes to touch screens like that, Ive learned from watching movies that you need to smudge the shit out of it. like just touch and rub your finger all over the screen so that no matter how much dust they blow on it they will never decipher which numbers were pressed.

[@kenbrown2808]

the zero cuts are anti rake features.

[@theberrybest]

Use a nest and bypass the key altogether. $99. Use my phone to open the door. No fingerprints to worry about. Use code only if wifi is down, which is rare.

[@FlanylShirtman]

I locked myself out of my house last spring, had to call a lock smith to let me back in. My house is over 40 years old, pretty sure my front door lock is the original. It stumped the locksmith, not that he put much effort into it. It's just a basic doorknob lock you can find on most houses. He brought out a wave rake, ran it through a couple of times, and gave up on it. Broke out the wedges and crow bar. Made me wonder why he brought out that big tool kit of picks when all he really wanted to do was force it like a criminal.

[@bg9255]

May I also recommend Doberman window alarms. Simple discs that stick to your window, on and off switch, batteries last a year and boy oh boy..... If something touches that window... that alarm is LOUD.

[@dtroy15]

LPL: I miss when you used to take the pins out to analyze the construction further. It was interesting seeing which locks had security pins, anti-drill features etc.

[@AlephNullHFTF]

he did this recently in video 1493.

[@cheesecurd100s]

Guessing there's nothing new to show on this lock

[@cybertuta]

I like to see the use of Lichi tools on your videos, but at same time I understand most opportunity pickers won’t have them at hand. My point, and humble request/suggestion, is when showing the capabilities of Lichi do it also the “old fashion” way, so people like me can have a good view of how tools impact pick timing. Does that makes sense? Thanks!

[@alisalis5815]

great videos, what smart lock would you recommend and can you do a review on any sifely smart lock? thxs

[@zf2029]

I kinda want this lock now. Build quality good, electronics good, anti-bump core. I can always swap the core too for single-pin picking resistance.

[@idgamingfederation202]

I encountered one of theses at an AirB&B at a beach location along the gulf. took an hour for them to get the local property manager to get out to let us in the first time, as the unit was flaky at best, one would expect salty and sandy air could be a problem here. if you know its quarks, its nice option instead of having to find the local office and get a key or its your own door and you aren't super warried about picking, I had to find a youtube video detailing how to lock/unlock the unit.

[@toddtzm]

After watching a few of these videos I have concluded all locks are pickable. So instead of upgrading to more expensive locks I have bought door jams, invested in alarms, security cameras and if all that fails....300blk.

[@samg9905]

Does the K1 work on Kwikset smartkey deadbolts ? I get about 30 - 50 calls per yr from my tenants locking themselves out, a locksmith is about $100.00 to unlock them & the handyman is bout the same as they drill out & now i have to pay for their drill out plus new locks, If it doesn't, is there a simple tool (you offer) that i could go & get my tenants deadbolts opened & not have to replace deadbolts ?

[@EricBlaydes]

A lock is only meant to keep an honest person honest. A thief is going to get in no matter what you have in place.

[@__The_Real_V__]

Here's an interesting question for you. Is there a way to add security pins or spools, ect to a lock and keep the same key cut? To improve pick resistance, but keep the same key it came with?

[@hotpuppy1]

Change out regular pins for spools and serrated of the same length.

[@HSishi]

@@hotpuppy1 Exactly. Picking training kits should provide enough materials for that, including stronger springs.

[@chemistrykrang8065]

Yes - usually it's the driver pins rather than the key pins that have security features so if you can get the pins out it is easy to just swap those and leave the key pins as they are.

[@highpath4776]

The first 30 seconds are so brilliant

[@rooster3019]

I think TRUTH is the answer for why they did not consider a more pick-proof construction. I burglar will not worry about picking anyway. They will break the door or a window and be done with the deed.

[@mr.sus8647]

this lock gets LockPickingLawyer's seal of disapproval

[@Davlavi]

Great video thanks.

[@tjthrash0143]

Is the core up-gradable? Or able to be re pinned? With a good build quality it might be worth the effort.

[@thelockpickingspoon9074]

almost certainly

[@marty5300]

Hey @LockPickingLawyer I have a question for you, how do you know what type of tool to use on what type of lock? Can you do a tutorial video on lock types and the most effective attacks? for example, which are susceptible to rakes, which have to be pin picked, etc. just some generalities, since you can't cover every brand and type would be really helpful. thanks!

[@jasonlib1996]

The fact he didnt go with the usual Magnet, shim or wave rake. makes me think that compared to most "smart" locks, its actually pretty decent value. reality is most thieves cant and dont bother trying to pick the lock. what i woulddefinitelyy be interested in is its impact resistance as the vast majority of breakins are forceful

[@MrLupooo]

You're back !!!

[@scottgalbraith7461]

Think about modern criminals...reliability of the lock is where the price is. The ability of a bad guy to pick a lock runs way above his ability to steal a crowbar. Once, a thief tried to break my ignition lock with a rock.

[@scottgalbraith7461]

Anything a technically skilled thief might go after, should be protected by more than $117.

[@saltygamer8435]

set playback speed to 1.5x

[@markprice1734]

Would love to know if there are any smart locks that are any good. I know a person with your skillset could bypass all of them (as with any lock it appears), but details of some of the better ones would be useful. Maybe marks out of 10.

[@DragoNate]

for the randomness as security, wouldn't it just be better if the position of the numbers as a whole were different each time they lit up? since it's a digital thing anyway. i know how it currently is built, this wouldn't be possible, but simply changing the screen or making each button have its own screen or whatever for the numbers would accomplish this.

[@BarrieBuskruitZV]

Where i live. People use fingerprint door locks at some houses. Fingerprint thingy is made in inside the doorframe. Or wall

[@mike1627]

Hey LPL, can you do a video on the ignition for Kia/Hyundais? I'm curious to know why the cores of these older vehicles are able to be turned with a USB cable.

[@xxxblanco]

The number of people trusting smart locks is astounding, I only use grade 1 baby.

[@LMacNeill]

Sounds like, if you had the tools and knowledge, you could buy this and add some security pins yourself to improve its pick-resistance. Overall, the build-quality seems good.

[@DumbfoundedMadman]

That was the most polite way of saying the product being reviewed is an overpriced piece of garbage. Ever the class act is LPL.

[@felironmaden1429]

Remember folks, pick resistance is IMPORTANT. Not because it'll keep people out, but because it will force them to use destructive methods of entry. That tends to make alot of noise, which will hopefully alert you to the intrusion if you're home. If not, at least it will help you prove forced entry to your insurance company.

[@tyrannosaurusimperator]

The average home intruder isn't smart enough and/or doesn't have the fine motor skills necessary to pick a lock. They're breaking in unless you leave the door unlocked and even then, they may break in anyway.

[@hamsterama]

Your average home invader isn't a master thief you see in movies. Most of them are drug addicts looking for stuff to pawn or give to a fencer. They use the money to buy their next high. They're not smart enough to understand how to pick a lock. This KZbin channel is for entertainment, it's not to inform about home security.

[@thorjohnson5237]

Hrm... my deadbolt (different brand) has 2 pins so you can apply power (9V battery) just in case the batteries wear out. Seriously thinking about filling the lock cylinder with JB weld...

[@doltsbane]

On the one hand, what's the advantage of all that electronic folderal over a purely mechanical lock with a key? On the other, do most people that break into houses bother picking locks?

[@RealRickCox]

I'm never surprised when LPL easily defeats a lock. He just looks at a lock and it opens because it knows it's already been defeated.

[@wobblysauce]

But using a Leshi, is as good as handing someone a key not just a normal lock pick

[@cmills2131]

I'm ready for the Chuck Norris style jokes to flow....

[@victorrodrigues1101]

Whilst LPL is clearly talented, you don't know how long he spent with the lock trying to figure out the easiest way to pick or bypass it prior to filming it

[@livefromva6479]

My dad always said, “Locks are for honest thieves”

[@comicfan3133]

I haven´t watched your videos in a while, but it´s still entairtaining as ever.

[@vaisakh_km]

yes me too, i guess he wasn't here for a while

[@autobotjazz1972]

it's an amazon basics product of course it's not very good. As for why the lock it's self lets the rest down, if i had to guess is the thing was designed to a predetermined price point and usually when that is done one or more things get the shaft to make that price point, in this case it was the lock mechanism it's self.

[@countryboytony20]

What is your opinion of the Wyze lock Bolt? It does not have a key way. You can only use a fingerprint, key code or Bluetooth.

[@filanfyretracker]

wow if this had a top end core as well it sounds like it would be a good lock.

[@Andy-lz6gb]

As a locksmith I really only recommend Emtek deadbolts for residential use

[@cbdane]

Still waiting for a good recommendation. Either the lock doesn't exist or it wouldn't sell videos?

[@dillon4903]

I would be interested to know LPLs opinion on using expensive locks on a house. Since statistics show that someone breaking into your house will almost never manipulate a lock for entry and rather use a destructive method, I wonder if it is really even worth it to buy an expensive or higher quality lock.

[@neilbarnes3557]

The one time I had my flat broken into (North London) the culprit first stole a crowbar from a hardware store and carried it half a mile to my flat; there he used the crowbar to lift a paving slab. He carried the slab up two flights of external stairs and used the slab to punch through the door. Once inside, he stole a stack of Indonesian money (a) not exhangeable outside Indonesia and (b) only about a tenner's worth anyway... definitely not the brightest spark. I can't see him picking a lock, somehow.

[@TysonJensen]

It depends on where you live, and how good security generally is. I always say, look around, if you don't see bars on people's windows, crime is probably statistically so unlikely as to be not worth worrying too much beyond not putting a key under your welcome mat. If you do see bars, ask around to find out what sorts of criminals you might need to be concerned with. High skilled pickers are unlikely to be thieves, but low-skill attacks like bumping and raking are common in some areas.

[@pd4165]

I was burgled by someone using a bump key - I only worked that out when I ended up on this channel by accident after looking for information on locks. I was ignorant - I didn't realise my locks (cheapest of the cheap 25 years ago) were easy to bump. After seeing LPL in action did I buy expensive locks? Absolutely not. I bought a better lock - one resistant to the common attacks. And slightly better than what everyone else on the street has. But not an extravagant 'I have expensive stuff to protect' lock. I now know an ex professional burglar. I asked about entry methods - he said.....unlocked doors, open windows (he was a slim build and quite athletic) and then brute force - kicks to flimsy doors and bricks through windows. No tools, no skill and maximum speed. Bumping/snapping is high end or for areas where brute force attacks no longer work - lock picking is for show offs or diamond thieves.

[@TysonJensen]

@@pd4165 Every burgler has their favorite methods based on where they are, what has worked in the past. Bumping is very common if you live in an area where the two burglars both bump locks. Burgling is not a high % profession. Less than 1 / 1000 people could try to make a go of it. So you have to be aware of what's happening specifically to your neighborhood. Some neighborhoods have no bump / raker thieves. Some have no crowbar thieves.

[@andymanaus1077]

@@neilbarnes3557 Indonesian currency is laughably worthless. I was literally a millionaire in Indonesia after I transferred $100 into IDR.

[@KasranFox]

how do you know which lishi tool to use for any given lock? is it just a matter of memorization?

[@mxspokes]

It's a matter of just looking at the keys, Kwikset and Schlage have different bows and are the most common keyways in the US. This is a Kwikset Bow, so you would try the most common lishi tool for Kwikset, which is the KW1 shown here.

[@chemistrykrang8065]

Look at the keyway.

[@ScarlettStunningSpace]

Maybe manufacturers should make the lock body, but leave the lock cylinder to a different market to fill. That way, an otherwise good lock will not be compromised in more ways than one.

[@brandonleesanders]

Im a locksmith. I absolutely HATE HATE HATE Amazon Basics locks. I flat out refuse to service them.

[@-JohnSmith-]

That random code is my PIN of choice (AK-47) 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@happygarage6310]

Could a person have a professional add security pins? I know it would be an added expense, but offerings from kwickset and schlage can be a bit more expensive.

[@robertoluque]

Awesomeness as usual!

[@richardslater677]

Please may I say that I’m not sure I agree with your implication that pick resistance is equal to build quality. I live in the UK, and break-ins are as common as anywhere. The police regularly give advice on home security and especially locks but I have NEVER heard of picking being an issue. Your excellent and entertaining channel demonstrates the art of lock picking, and you are mega-skilful at that but, over here anyway, break-ins are down to brute force, drilling, snapping etc. Whilst I agree that pick resistance is nice, I would buy a lock that had build quality over pick resistance any day. In addition to picking the lock, which you smashed, I’d quite like to see you crack it using brute force (like everyone else) before you judge the lock.

[@jansonsynder]

@LockPickingLawyer aside from visual aesthetics from the picking resistance, if you were to rekey and re-pin it, what are your thoughts? Is there a glaring error with the electronics? (I live in a mobile home, I ain't buying it, I'm just curious)

[@TheDoomsdayzoner]

Lmao, Masterlock just collectively let out a sigh of relief, now that your target is Amazon.

[@ZeroHourProductions407]

Maybe the physical part could be replaced for something better? Seems silly for such an expensive lock, true. But if the other stuff is good, a means to upgrade the weak point would at least look good on them.

[@kandyjonasi1444]

@LockPickingLawyer. Based on your experience, if you were to design a secure lock, how would you do it?

[@whyjnot420]

Another reason for random digits can be for the heat signature. Decent IR can see which numbers on a pad were last pressed, provided someone just used it.

[@tyrannosaurusimperator]

If you're buying the Amazon Basics lock, you don't have anything valuable enough to attract someone who can afford to and knows how to use IR.

[@jacobfreeman5444]

Something like this is better inside a house not securing one. At that point the level of security it offers is perfectly fine. But the question would be why? At the end of the day this is just not engineered for real life. You can get better security for less investment.

[@JasonBlaylock]

I noticed, outside of the touch screen keypad, the motor and beep sound identical to the Kwikset rubber keypad deadbolt.

[@notanavrageloser]

Badge engineering at its finest!

[@hoagiesupreme]

Keeping it real tho it’s rare to come across anything that doesn’t pop right open for a Lishi. It’s an extremely powerful tool.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent video!

[@TheImmortalBloodwolf]

There is one lock I'd love to see you try to pick... Unfortunately it's not sold to civilians.... I only know about it because I went to school on a u.s. military base in South Korea So the school had these locks... They were a right pain in the ass to open with the correct key... But I guess that's the price they paid to make it pickproof... At minimum you would Need a new lock picking tool that doesn't exist.... Simply due to the unorthodox nature of the key

[@Olivershoesoff]

1,2,3,4?? Amazing! I have the same combination on my luggage!

[@Texas_Dane]

@lockpickinglawyer Would it be possible to modify this particular lock with for example spools to make it more pick resistant? Might be worth it given the build quality.

[@thelockpickingspoon9074]

almost certainly

[@sweetreamer5101]

How expensive are security pins? It seems like it shouldn't cost much more for a lot more security.

[@Wayde-VA3NCA]

This should be the marketing copy: "The looks don't do anything for me, the pick resistance is mediocre , but at least it costs twice as much!"

[@shenqiangshou]

More pick resistance would've been under the AmazonBasicsPlus brand.

[@scatart]

Do you think if rekeying the lock with better pins would make it a better lock or do you think it has other vulnerabilities that can be taken advantage of if pick resistance was better?

[@TysonJensen]

Given that it has an anti-bump feature, I'd want to see if it also resist raking, and to see how it does against a simple brute force attack. The point of a deadbolt is to force the attacker to really work at it, but I fear a simple hammer to that front plate and you could probably open it with a screwdriver. Or not. No way to know other than to take it apart and see what's actually in there. If the only way in is high skilled picking attacks, well, the FBI is unlikely to be stealing my stuff anyway.

[@thelockpickingspoon9074]

@@TysonJensen the bitting would probably deter a rake attack, since flat keys are much easier to rake

[@TheTatramaco]

Is there access that would allow you to re-pin it in order to make it pick resistant ? Would love to see some the globally available Yale versions that are double this pricepoint.

[@stevebot]

Why not randomize the location of the numbers on the pad? It’s expensive enough to have a screen that supports it. I wouldn’t buy on for the annoyance factor alone.