How is a digital door lock different from a normal door knob?

There are many clear differences between digital locks and regular doorknobs in terms of technology, convenience, and security. Here is a detailed comparison between digital locks and regular doorknobs:

1. How to open and lock the door

Digital door locks:
- Use digital technology to unlock, such as passwords, key cards, fingerprints, face recognition, or connecting via mobile applications, eliminating the need for traditional keys.
- Some models can be unlocked wirelessly, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Regular doorknobs:
- Use a physical key to unlock or lock the door. The knob must be turned to open or close, which may be at risk of the key being lost or duplicated.

2. Security

Digital door locks:
- More secure because it uses a customized password. Or biometric data such as fingerprints, which cannot be copied as easily as keys.
- Some models have an Access Logs function, allowing you to check who entered or left the door when.
- You can change the password immediately if there is a risk, no need to change the lock or knob.

Ordinary doorknob:
- Less secure because the key can be copied. If the key is lost, the entire knob must be replaced.
- Easy to pry open because unlocking depends solely on the physical mechanism.

3. Convenience

Digital door lock:
- Convenient because you don't have to carry a key. You can use a password, key card, or even a smartphone to unlock.
- Some models can set a temporary code for outsiders, such as a maintenance technician or a visiting friend, without having to give them the key.
- You can set an automatic lock function when the door is closed, so you don't have to worry about forgetting to lock it.
Ordinary doorknob:
- You have to carry a key at all times. If the key is lost, it can be a problem to enter the house.
- Must turn or twist the knob to open-close, can be cumbersome if carrying things.

4. Maintenance and durability

Digital door lock:
- Requires technical maintenance such as changing batteries and updating the system (if necessary)
- Has a longer lifespan because the digital system does not deteriorate as much as mechanical knobs.

Regular door knob:
- Easy to maintain, just take care of the physical mechanism such as lubrication, but the knob may deteriorate quickly if used frequently or has internal malfunctions.

5. Additional functions

Digital door lock:
- Some models have additional functions such as an alert system when an incorrect unlocking attempt is made, connecting to a smart home system, or connecting to a home security system.
- Can be used with a mobile application to control the lock-unlock remotely.

Regular door knob:
- No additional functions, apart from the normal locking or unlocking mechanism.

6. Emergency use

Digital door locks:
- Some models have a backup battery or emergency power supply port in case the battery runs out.
- Can also be unlocked with a mechanical backup key in case of emergency.

Regular door knobs:
- Can use the key at all times, but if you forget or lose the key, you have to call a technician to make a new lock.

7. Image and modernity

Digital door locks:
- Are modern and help the house or building look like modern technology. Suitable for smart homes (Smart Home) and hotels or offices that focus on convenient and safe use.

Regular door knobs:
- Have a traditional image and are suitable for general homes that do not require many special functions.

Summary: Digital door locks are more secure and convenient than regular door knobs because they can use a password or key card instead of a key. And there are additional functions that allow for more control. While regular door knobs are easier to use and have less maintenance But less security and modernity than digital door locks