Chaos Review

Its long since RFID has entered the supply chain in the retail market. Even the US passports have been mandated to have RFID chips in them for security reasons. And now Thinkgeek has come up with MyKey RFID Digital Door Lock for our homes.

Stop worrying about loosing the keys and calling a locksmith to resolve your problem. Just enter your PIN correctly in the keypad and reprogram your RFID cards or keyfobs with the new secret code. Resume using this lock as usual after this. It still works fine with the new PIN.

The Digital lock does not have any keyhole or slot and there is no possibility of lock picks happening. Just wave your RFID card or keyfob in front of the circular button with a glowing blue halo. Slide up the front panel and enter your secret PIN. The door unlocks.

Add-ons the come with the RFID Digital lock

• 8 RFID Smart Keys (4 wallet cards, 2 keyfobs, and 2 tags).
• 4AA batteries.
• External contacts for a 9-volt battery (in case AA batteries are completely drained).
• Mounting hardware, screws.
• Installation guide

Additional features

• Burglar alarm can warn you when the door is forcefully opened.
• Night Deadbolt mode where you can disable the door opening from outside and have a sound sleep at home.
• Automatic locking mode, which auto-locks the door every time you close it.
• Manual locking mode where you will have to lock the door with your card/keyfob and your SECRET PIN every time you close the door.

The catch

• You have to ensure that you mount this lock, which is not exposed to rain/snow.
• The lock is quite costly and it sells at $299.99.
• ‘If someone tries to unlock your door with the key you lost, will the person be able to do so even after you have changed the secret PIN?’ remains a moot question.
• The question whether you and I will trust this innovative lock to secure your/my home remains unanswered.