How to Open a Swing Bar (Hotel Latch) Lock from the Outside

[@hailswann2796]

I AM LOCKED OUT OF MY APARTMENT CAN WE SPEED THIS UP

[@edem.kludza]

😂😂

[@abdalazizaljurf633]

Same

[@0U8ABUNCH]

Did u get in your place??? I’m also locked out

[@abdalazizaljurf633]

@@0U8ABUNCH the lock needs to be the exact same model with the ball. Mine didn't open.

[@roryheath9536]

Yeah I skipped to halfway through and still had some time to trim. Lmao.

[@lisimbashakir7447]

I just want to say this is what KZbin is really should be about. My wife was locked out of a house while watching a child with autism because the child closed the door with the latch behind her I was able to come there and open the lock after watching this video and I'm so grateful

[@likiasmith5475]

This video JUST literally, this moment, saved my night. Our dog managed to maneuver his leash that was hanging from the latch and locked us out of the room. Maintenance, security, and the manager were working on it for over an hour and a half. Finally I watched this video. We didn't have string but I had the elastic from a surplus hospital masks. I can't THANK YOU enough!!!

[@kimberlyfaye3214]

girl your comment just saved my life, i just got to a place and locked us out somehow- different lock but your idea to use the mask string worked! i had to tie both strings from the mask together to be long enough but it worked the first try! obvs have the pin code but kinda crazy you just need a mask. string! thank you so much xx

[@frankmartin3182]

Same my wife left the house from the garage leaving the front door completely locked this guy is god-sent

[@robertkurschat9808]

Ooh! Hospital mask elastic? That's a good one

[@peterlkelley]

Totally works and worth every second of instructions. My hotel desk clerk lent me her shoelace even though she was going off shift in 5 minutes and I was back downstairs before she left to give it back to her! Saved me a lot of frustration on a business trip

[@philsanchez808]

My impatient wife had called a locksmith while I was trying this method (we are in Phoenix and it's 105 degrees). I wasn't able to get the first string I used to work bcuz there were no ball bearings to hold it in place. I finally found some Nylon string (tie down from local hardware store) which worked perfectly to squeeze between the joints and stay put. After I got it opened I was able to call the locksmith to cancel. He was surprised I got it opened. He told me it would have cost (starting at) $85. So thanks for this. I'm now my wife's hero and I saved at least $85.

[@christianaranda3839]

This video just came through big time for me. My girlfriend and I got locked out of our hotel, not sure how. But I think at one point we didn’t fold it back far enough and when I closed the door the vibrations probably moved it in place. Anyway it took me about 30 seconds. Amazing video, great knowledge. Thank you. Also a key chain lanyard works too. That’s what I used. Don’t even have to cut it. Awesome video.

[@temitayoologun8012]

3 years later, still very relevant. Thank you for this video. Just saved me.

[@CH-pf6ce]

SAVE OUR DAY!!!!!! Worked like a charm in less than 5mins. Thank you a billion times. PS. This also saved us $125 for the locksmith

[@rafiqpatni1]

I got locked out and had no option , your technique is too good it helped me , life saver dude , whatever made you take that video and post it , I can't thank u enough 🙏

[@mattricolor1]

My friend was locked out on the balcony of his apartment on the winter cold and I was able to help him because of this tutorial! Thank you so much!!! You saved a life lol

[@FromMstoMrs]

Thank you thank you thank you. We left the garage door opener in our old car we just traded in. It was after midnight so dealership is closed. I left the latch latched on the front door so I googled how to unlock latch from outside and came across this video. Life saver. We are in the house.

[@TheeMrBeeee]

Literally saved my dad life with this video!!!🙏🏾 Thank you so much

[@kariwolfe1176]

This video seriously saved me. I have this lock on my house and it's extra springy so when I pulled the front door closed a little too hard, the bar sprung forward and locked me out. Found this video, pulled my shoelace off my shoe and got back in the house in no time without having to break down the door!

[@davidhale8128]

Thanks!

[@anthonymartinez5596]

Me and my girl were locked out of our room for an hour and after 5 different videos, came across yours and was the only one that worked! Thank you!

[@car24dude]

Someone must’ve been inside your room.

[@RagingRaven5678]

Dude, YOU ARE A BEAST!!! I work late nights and my roommate accidentally lock me out with the door latch. Looked up how to open them from the outside (hoping some random FBI guy doesnt think I plan on breaking into someone's house 🤣) and watched your vid, used my shoe strings and followed along and it worked!!! You saved me from spending the night in my car❤

[@alastair3457]

Shoe string is perfect! who doesn't always have a shoe string on them?

[@zaydogg9424]

Same😂

[@patriceoneil4461]

Deadass just got my own place and my roommate/sqwater locked the top bar, it's 4:30am working graveyard. Don't wanna wake them so was about to sleep in my car or hit LA fitness, But I got my shoe lace from my work boots and ganna try now. I'll let you know if it works🤙

[@patriceoneil4461]

Okay... Took me about 20 minutes or so, I was most definitely about to give up. But some how it worked. I tried with my badge neckless holder instead of shoe laces.. didn't want the hassle of putting it back on. But aye I'm inside and can take a 🚿 now, ty.

[@Wildwanderer99]

@@patriceoneil4461 I would've woken the m-fer up for using the swing bar until he gets the hint that I'm going to bang on his window until he opens the door.

[@2pumpchumpify]

We rented an adjoining room and my kids put this on for protection and then let the shared door close and lock. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you. 15 mins re reviewing this video and some self pump up and blammo.

[@ArtByHazel]

Thank you so much! This helped a lot! It took a lot of energy because the door opening was a bit tight. But. I DID IT! Now, I can sleep. Phew! Thank you. God bless you! :)

[@pittkham]

Thank god for this video, my roommate got drunk & decided to lock the swing bar for some reason. After some trial & error, I am now in the apartment. Appreciate you & this video.

[@BoutThatMarathonLife]

Thank you soooooo much for posting this video! I was locked out of my apartment and was able to get in using my shoelace! My dog, who was stuck inside, thanks you too!!

[@trevora917]

Thank you so much. I was locked out of my apartment after it was closed from the inside somehow, but at 11:41 at night, I didn't have much but found some string in my car. You saved me big time !

[@R0bstar-YT]

I rent an apartment that has two bedrooms with a jack and jill bathroom connecting. Currently the doors have knob locks on the inside, however that compromises privacy for either of the bedrooms. Since both doors have extended jambs leading into the bathroom, I've decided to have knob locks on the bedroom side of the doors, then put swing bar locks on the bathroom side. This solution left me worried about an emergency situation where a bathroom occupant would find themselves unable to open those locks, but this video has helped assuage that concern. Thank you!

[@rmsg7504]

Thank you for showing the actual real-time opening. Glad this wasn't a "Hypothetical" this is how it works in theory video... you actually show the hack. Much appreciated!

[@jake-up1027]

Was locked out of my house, found this video, scrubbed all the way to the end, got back in. Thanks man!

[@GW2022-v2p]

Tenant locked themselves out of the property accidentally. I watched the video and showed up with a shoelace. Took about 10 minutes to figure out the technique and I was able to pop the door open. Super helpful video.

[@charmienalzaro3692]

Thank you so much. Finally opened our bedroom latch with the help of your video. Thanks

[@shammilanka2185]

Literally relieved us. Gosh thank you so much for such video content! Wonderfully sorted after opening our door tonight.

[@SivaG431]

Thank you so much for this upload. It saved us from a ton of hassle. Even our apartment maintenance guy was not sure how to open it. But I eventually managed to get in following your technique 🙏

[@OfficialTrashPanda]

I watched this video on March 11, 2021. A thunderstorm caused the circuit breaker for my garage door opener to pop. I had a key to the front door however we have that exact same latch on the front door also. I used my shoelace. Played MacGyver and it worked like a charm. Follow the steps exactly and you’ll be through your door in no time.

[@minmin-mr8wc]

thank you so much this video is amazing!!! just had to break into my own house cause my keys were stolen and i used my hoodie string and can’t believe it actually worked!!! you’re a lifesaver man tysm!!!

[@animeminians7451]

Ayo same lmao I was locked out from the top and used a mask string and I still can't believe it actually worked after doing it, this video really came in clutch

[@mavie.h.1726]

Thank you so much! Amazing hack…tried it last night when our door was accidentally locked.. so happy i found ur vid on yt. Kudos!

[@ava-by5bs]

WOW. IM SO AMAZED, THANK YOU SO MUCH. my mom bolted the door shut around 9pm and we came back around 930pm and ever since, have been calling locksmiths. i’ve been determined to open the door ang get in the house and this video did it!! four hours later after endlessly searching, i found this!! 💗

[@pichelletvfitliason4life503]

Thank you! I had to do this tonight!! I was so stressed! God was directing my hands on that last move! I don’t know how About finally got it open!! But it worked!! Thank you! Thank you! 🤗

[@br1anbs975]

You are a life saver. Just help me save a vulnerable person from dying.

[@Todd-in-MX]

I just had to break into my own house and found this video. I followed the instructions and my wife and i made it work. You literally saved our Lives. Thank you

[@royolbandit]

I do maintenance at hotels this has saved me from cutting the swing bar with a sazaw

[@roryheath9536]

Used this to get out of an accidental lock out of my motel room… it actually worked, thank you a ton for this!

[@jewelsimmons4301]

Thank you thank you. God sent when you made this video. Silver how when i left for work this morning, I some how slammed it and it made the latch lock the door. I came home to a locked door. Thank you again I'm inside now ☺️☺️☺️

[@Aught6]

Thank you so much! My girlfriend locked the front door with the deadbolt and we left through the garage. The garage app later wasn’t working and the dogs were stuck inside! Your video saved us!!!

[@kendallellington9840]

This video just saved this first time home buyers from busting down my door. Bless you

[@chkiely12]

Amazing tutorial! Saved me from having to get a locksmith to get back in my house. My backdoor locked me out and the front door had the swing latch engaged.

[@Anahisbeautylife]

Thank you for this video! Kiddos and I got locked out on a hot summer’s day. Took about 2 minutes to open the door. 🙂

[@justleo7913]

Genius!!! This worked!!! My renter left the swing lock engaged and I had to pull this hat trick!!! Saved me some money. Thanks so much for posting. It’s freezing and I didn’t have to wait in the cold! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidb760ify]

This video worked. Somehow my swing latch triggered while I was gone and I was locked out. It took a few tries but this absolutely worked thank u sooo much

[@joshim383]

Thank you so much I was able to get to my beloved she screamed but my entrance put a stop to that.. thank you 💯 for the highlight of my life

[@rheesrothe]

While watching this I couldn't help but picture a burglar trying to break into a house he believes to be empty and the homeowner kicking the door shut while his fingers are trying to loop the string through 😂🤣

[@harshitpatel9458]

Very helpful, got locked out in my hotel room, used this trick and worked fantastically

[@ruserious9577]

Sick! I've spent over 4500 nights in 3200+ hotels...never knew this one! Thanks!

[@davidzemke2549]

Great to know! My wife has dementia so we actually use this lock style to keep her from leaving as she may not find her way back home. My fear was that I would leave and she would lock me out. Fyi all our neighbors know about her illness but I do not want to bother them. Nice video!

[@larrydavis4064]

I just spent 1/2 hour with my wife who has dementia trying to get her to unlatch a motel room latch. All her life she would latch the door. But now cant figure out how to unlatch it. Finally got it. But that was a little crazy. I’m getting some string so I can open in the future.

[@davidzemke2549]

@@larrydavis4064 I feel your pain. Unfortunately with dementia it only gets worse. Wishing you both the very best.

[@Bookpimpish]

Worked perfectly. Excellent instructions. Saved my marriage! Thanks.

[@nekidape]

My neighbor friends just locked themselves out of their house. 2nd try in less than five minutes allowed my wife to walk out the back door to surprise them and let them back in. This works. Thanks!

[@originalatlsmzwhooty7533]

😮 OMG ur the bestest hotel couldn't find tool so they gave me another room nor casing that all my meds were in locked room just said I'd have to wait until maintenance can't in morning smh well i took a hair tie large black elas to uc tie cut it in half and worked perfectly🎉❤ thank you again ur a life saver

[@aaronaraya3393]

Your trick save me from slepping in the car! Thank you so much!

[@JacobTheDoucebagger]

Thanks to your video, I was able to kidnap the wonderful lady I've been stalking. Thanks again!

[@Poisonedprincess]

May god bless you in everything u do, I was outside for 40mins but it worked!!!!

[@hensum7221]

Saved my life! I got locked out and tried this technique with a trash bag string/rope.

[@pavelg.5788]

Worked like a charm even without the ball bearings. Thank you!

[@Furious_Jay]

I tried ur method, it worked. It took me a couple try’s but I got in. Ur video definitely helped . The only hard part about was me trying to get the top loop to go in. But I got it done on my 4 try. Apartment complex wasn’t goi g to open until 11am. Lol had no choice but to do it myself . Thanks for the great helpful video🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🎸🎸

[@greenlightzone]

Thank you, you just helped some random dude in Indonesia at 1am, who got accidentally locked out since the lock was not fully open when closing the dorr, it fell down on its own.

[@143cupcakes92]

Omg! I never comment on videos , but this video just saved the day ! Thank you so much!

[@karlamata-soto5359]

So if I installed this lock in with the latch hook part going the opposite way, could it ever be unlocked with a string or any other undetectable method?

[@bernelallen6333]

You're a life saver. I was able to get back in the house. You're awesome. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@mp52n07]

I read an unbelievable story in the Washington Post this morning that read, “A woman with 20 stab wounds died of suicide, an autopsy found”. After reading this story, I watched your video. My question is, “Can you lock the door from the outside?” It’s a very strange story and this method, in reverse could play a role in helping solve this mystery

[@debbiewheaton5528]

That’s why I’m here too. I just read they are reopening her case. After reading some of these comments it’s obvious that you can get the latch to lock from the outside. It will be interesting to see how the investigation goes.

[@youcanmakeit2designs726]

This video has been the best thing to ever been uploaded. Took me 2 tries and waaa-lla I'm no longer locked out lol 👍🥳😎😁😁❤

[@michaeldelvecchio7898]

excellent. Great tone and explanation as well as good slow speed for demonstration.

[@mcleveland6429]

On Mother's day locked out of my house!!!😢 OMG it worked...I couldn't believe it! Used my son's shoe lace...thank you for this video!!!

[@seashellplays8670]

Thank you so much! IT WORKED i was locked out of my house by a misunderstanding by my dad's partner and I bought donuts to give them, anyways I used 3 tampon strings to open it and now im in!!!!

[@zungpaul3882]

Thank you for this video, do you have any way to open a flip action lock from the outside of the door?

[@jillphillips7345]

Well, Now I don’t feel safe 🤔 So anyone can unlock our locked door? I thought this would make us feel safe….until your video

[@ninan1994]

I just unlocked my bedroom following ya vidddd ! Thank you so much! 👌😆

[@trigganation]

Thank you SO MUCH! Girls' Weekend SAVED!

[@chloe_aku]

Thank you so much. I got a new apartment with a crappy door and the swing hook closed on its own. I was able to open the door with face mask ear loops I tied together. Thank you!

[@milappatel4655]

Man Thank you so much I tried for one hour Then I saw your Vidio Didn’t find anything then I used my earphone And guess what Lock is open You are awesome man Thank you so much 🙏

[@brandijefferson5195]

I used a shoestring and it worked in 5 mins! Thank you so much!

[@brandijefferson5195]

Thank you again! I had to come back and say it again haha I cannot believe it worked! Now I have a back up plan always!

[@patk891]

6:45 thank me later. This could have been a 1 minute video.

[@TheCe1conroy]

totally agree

[@crystalfaithh7471]

Thank you, very quick, could've showed it like that from the beginning 🙄

[@7H3541N7]

Absolutely

[@1080911]

I work security for some private condominiums. Some short term renters lock the main door keypad and also secured that lock from the inside. They left through the garage but didn’t have a garage door opener. So they were locked out when they returned from Disney World. Luckily I remember this video from years ago. Thanks

[@TylerJonez]

You saved me from a cold night sleeping in my car!! Thank you so much!! Now I lay in my warm bed

[@kristinaalexis9639]

your a life saver !! this worked

[@RdyVt05]

Wow!!! Just did it. Saved me some money and time!! Thanks!!

[@stelovfan]

Thankyou so much, me and my husband were saved by your video

[@zookepr]

My son forgot to leave the flip lock open for me when he went to bed. I just got home after a long drive, it’s almost midnight, and way past my bedtime. You, sir, are a hero.

[@mamadoudiolsmm8799]

I saved somebody’s life lol ! I was staying at this hotel while I was ina balcony enjoying the fresh air n the view, a couple right next to me was struggling bc em kids locked in like the same as this situation so they called the maintenance to figured it out but they couldn’t open it while the kids was crying so they decided to break it down, so automatically l went to KZbin n found this guy video damn 🥰 guess what that was my day to shine ✨ man l used this method n saved em both the maintenance and the kids they all was proud of me 🥰 but l was proud of this guy fr he deserves like comments and subscribes gd job my guy🔥🔥🔥

[@cadenceterry8975]

OH MY GOSH IT WORKED!!! I locked myself completely out of the house I don’t have a key for garage house access door and forgot to remove the nightmare lock and was stuck with no way in! Windows are solid so no way of opening

[@elistarielf7554]

Thank you so much for this. Came home after work, and still had work brain. Needed to run back to my car for something and legit thought "I don't need my keys to run to my car" and instinctively locked the door behind me. I'll have to try this out in the morning with my back door. Randomly visiting nearby family now, lol.

[@kevinadams9468]

How do you lock this device 'behind you'??? Just asking.

[@aprilgrey8770]

We had to use this last night at our airbnb (we went out the garage forgetting this thing was latched on the front door and only way in). Used a shoelace and it worked perfectly🙏

[@dasublime9431]

Omg it worked lol I was stuck outside for like 20 minutes before this video.. thanks

[@mvrivergirl]

may I ask, does this kind of lock accidentally closes when you close the door?

[@dasublime9431]

@@mvrivergirl no don't believe so

[@jerzygrl09]

You are a life saver, thank you so so much…I would have had to call locksmith again if it wasn’t for this vid.

[@meghannhockin3496]

Thanks, this saved me on a cold day outside.

[@VapinHaYn]

Used my shoelace and got back in our house within 10 minutes. Thank you so much!

[@Dokkebiiink]

Omg thank you so much. We locked ourselves out and have this latch on the front door 😂 Now we just gotta find the back door key 😅

[@yourbabytee]

Thank you! This actually worked when I got locked out!🎉

[@TruzBtold]

It worked like a charm for me. Thank you so much.

[@ingamadan3624]

God bless you for this video! It help some of us, stacking out....

[@adriansmith5273]

Thank you so much for this video! I accidentally locked myself out of my house and one of my doors has this kinda lock, I was able to get in!

[@andei_]

I am getting MacGyver vibes. Mind blowing. Thanks for making this available. :-)

[@annieellis2858]

Thank you!!! Our DOG decided to paw it shut when we weren’t home and we couldn’t get in the house!!! The first time this happened I was able to use a Z screwdriver and take the lock off the door frame. But if it happens again I’ll know what to do! (I also have a system now that holds it flat against the wall when we’re gone, but dogs are smart and she may do it again!

[@yourmindmattersdaily365]

😂 my kid somehow manage to lock the door and we ended up with your video. first try it worked. thanks!

[@clerissonmesquita]

Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, keep it up the outstanding job, have a great day.

[@monsterkrush5012]

I got locked outside my house because the latch somehow closed when I left. this video helped me get back in, thank you!!