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

This video will show you how to open up a swing bar privacy lock from the outside.

[@hailswann2796]

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

[@edemanicetkossikludza5998]

😂😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@RagingRaven-mb8tj]

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.

[@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

[@semmiaudio]

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

[@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.

[@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 🙏

[@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!

[@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! :)

[@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.

[@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

[@harshitpatel9458]

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

[@temitayoologun8012]

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

[@royolbandit]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@RobertVHarrison]

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!

[@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. 🙂

[@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.

[@br1anbs975]

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

[@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 😂🤣

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@cabeguinma.caraa.4201]

Thank you very much.. I watched your video and it saved me from my mother's rant 😂

[@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 ☺️☺️☺️

[@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 🙏

[@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!! 💗

[@Bookpimpish]

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

[@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

[@roryheath9536]

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

[@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!!!

[@thatdellgirl14]

this is why i have a alarm on my door because i can see this being used for evil. Good video though

[@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! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@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!!!

[@ruserious9577]

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

[@Jaymakesvids]

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🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🎸🎸

[@bernelallen6333]

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

[@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! 🤗

[@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.

[@kendallellington9840]

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

[@shammilanka2185]

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

[@kyuko8027]

This literally saved me and my friend from having the hotel disassemble the whole lock of our hotel room!!!!!! Thank you so much !!!!! 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@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!

[@dalewarhurst9714]

Literally just used this video to get in to my neighbours house because she was locked out!! Life saver!!😇🙏

[@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🔥🔥🔥

[@hensum7221]

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

[@aaronaraya3393]

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

[@pavelg.5788]

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

[@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!

[@ZacManMorris]

Saved my ass dude, my roommate fell asleep and locked both locks, i used the string off the blue hospital masks and it worked 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I owe you a case of beer my good sir

[@trigganation]

Thank you SO MUCH! Girls' Weekend SAVED!

[@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

[@JacobTheDoucebagger]

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

[@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

[@EchoMikeCharlieSierra]

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

[@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!

[@RdyVt05]

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

[@ninan1994]

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

[@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.

[@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 👍🥳😎😁😁❤

[@sabrinagonzalez3035]

new college roommate locked me out and this worked immediately. THANK YOU!!!

[@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

[@andei_]

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

[@anditulloch8551]

I was about to call the police on my roommate cause he was not answering the door. Knocked n banged Knocked banged n yelled nothing. It's cold. No coat on groceries in hand, I'm thinking wtf!!! My girlfriend kept saying to call the police. She looked up n found ur tutorial. I Knocked on 2 neighbors' doors before getting a string. The first one gave me dental floss when I asked for string😅) 2nd one I showed a pic of the string on ur video n he gave me a shoestring. My friend's Asian hands are thin but she said she couldn't do it. My hands are thick but I was determined. Followed your instructions and at the last step I pulled the door to me then took a long pause she then pushed the door open. IT WAS LIKE MAGIC!!! I can't begin to tell you what great work you are doing for the locked-out public. I will like and follow. Peace

[@michaeldelvecchio7898]

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

[@LauraEsq]

Man, I have a friend that keeps lots of money and jewelry at home. He will never know that I broke in by watching this video.... unless he too watches it. Either way, I will finally have some of that money.

[@TalDorfman]

Good job dumbass you just told on yourself

[@arashinookami]

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 😅

[@poplillyp]

Thank you!! My partner was asleep in there dead to the world I was out here screaming and banging on the door probably pissing off all the neighbours 👍🏻

[@143cupcakes92]

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

[@JuanRamos-ky2qv]

Life saver, today our apartment was flooding, the apartment tenants came and put some fans to dry the walls, we got out the hose to go the my brothers to take a shower , when we came back the fan inside the house was so strong that move the window curtains and move the door lock, thanks to your video we were able to get back in side the house 🎉😂

[@sterlingsilver2214]

Thanks a lot I’m building maintenance and repair at Comfort inn and I was going to cut key guard but this saved me a lot of time and equipment

[@alopandur]

But, did someone died inside?

[@MrWho-rb9mx]

It works 100%. Awesome instructional video!

[@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

[@Poisonedprincess]

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

[@meghannhockin3496]

Thanks, this saved me on a cold day outside.

[@jonathanfranco9137]

My girl had the key to the garbage and the front door was locked. Thanks alot man saved me from breaking it

[@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!

[@jeremywallace546]

This is great! I frequently have my dog with me in hotels, and she being so smart, figured out how to let herself out when I have to leave her in the room for any amount of time. Literally, every time I've found her wandering the halls, or even let herself all the way out to the parking lot to find me. I'm sure the hotel staff must just love me and her lol 🙄. But I've been trying all along to figure out how in the world to lock her in the room from the outside, without also locking myself out. This looks like it'll be a lifesaver for me, can't wait to try it out.

[@elvis2014]

Hey JW, I`d be like Rodney Dangerfield with your dog, Hey, Ya wanna impress me? Pay the bill, why don`t ya? Just kidding, man..she sounds pretty cool and obviously cleverly cunning. How do ya lock her in the car? If ya did? she might end up back at the hotel and have that bar already in place? and you thought you were looking for a way to keep her in? ends up being, the only way you can get in.

[@stelovfan]

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

[@kristinaalexis9639]

your a life saver !! this worked

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@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!

[@clerissonmesquita]

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

[@CarlosMartinez-jp4me]

Thank you so much for this. Just saved me from a huge problem

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

I'm studying for an upcoming test to get my pimp certification.

[@carterpeterson7685]

Great video. The kids across the hall managed to lock themselves out and I just saved them from having to pay the hotel $100s of dollars to fix a kicked open door.

[@faith9902]

This video just SAVED MY DAMN LIFE LIKE FRFR TOOK ME A COUPLE TRYS WITH A SHOE STRING BUT I DID IT DAMN IT 1 am lock myself out my house

[@irishlass1695]

Bless you this worked!!Exhausted and was locked out hotel room!! (On a different video the use a do not disturb card did NOT! :( )