I’d love for you to feature more robust locks occasionally. Don’t stop with the poor and easily picked items, but it would be nice to see any designs that give you trouble!
So after extensive research of this channel I have determined the only way to keep your home secure is to remove any doors replacing them with walls and simply just teleport in and out of your house
"lets do that one more time so you can see it was not a fluke" I think this is the first time where that line was actually appropriate since he accidently unlocked it with the fingerprint moments before picking it. Even if you did hear it re-lock right before he started to pick.
I mean, even if it had stayed unlocked, he would have still had to pick the lock successfully to turn the key cylinder. It's unlikely that the electronic mechanism is going to somehow lift the pins to the correct position to turn - rather, it probably just bypasses the mechanical lock portion entirely in some fashion.
With how regularly you defeat locks with seemingly no difficulty, I think it would be a benefit to put together a playlist of locks that are actually worthwhile to the consumer
@@yourvenparianen5390 not nessecarily, sometimes he guts them and they are still mid-tier locks, but it goes to 5 minutes. I remember one video he picked a lock 5 different ways using exploits as well.
Great product assessment and pick test. Sad to see so many items popular on Amazon for aesthetics rather than security. Love the content, as always; keep it up, LPL!
The strange thing is that the designer seemed to keep security in their mind, the lock body is quite decent. But at a later stage the company has chosen the cheapest core possible.
Unfortunately, many people (especially HOAs) would rather have things that are pleasing to the eyes than have greater function. The adage "Fashion over function" comes to mind. I personally much prefer the exact opposite of that.
@@Wooargh , OP never said "Amazon is BAD!!", they simply said it was sad to see many "popular" ITEMS on Amazon geared more towards "aesthetics" than "security" or then function. There are many sellers on Amazon, pushing low quality products, some are garbage, others are outright scammers soliciting. There are some sellers who've tried to incentivize consumers to give POSITIVE REVIEWS in exchange for "free stuff"... You don't think so, investigate it. IIRC even LPL had at least one product he bought from Amazon where the seller offered a gift card in exchange for posting a positive review, which LPL would not do. It's disgusting that some sellers are actually doing it so they rank higher and get exposure to shoppers, hoping they can beat their competition, effectively BRIBING customers. It USED to be that quality products/services were the focus of companies in order to drive sales but with e-commerce it's often about the "spiffy website design" and REVIEWS. There are companies who will hire themselves out to other companies STRICTLY to post FAKE REVIEWS of products/services. You can also check that out online. CBC had done a documentary on that. To my knowledge, Amazon does not have a "product review dept." which actively tests thousands and thousands of products to only list those products on their site. Now they do have "Amazon's Choice" which is not a group of select individuals testing every product. It's likely based upon technology such as aggregate data from reviewers and possibly cross-referenced through other sources for "popularity" etc. It's not like a "David Horowitz" of old who was a Consumer Advocate reporter. So in essence, just because a product appears on Amazon's website does not mean Amazon has tested it, determined it's quality, validity etc... It's obvious that if you tried to sell a nuclear weapon on Amazon, no they wouldn't offer to list it. -_- But beyond that absurdity, if you purchase a product from Amazon or any retailer, you're taking a risk and there are only certain liabilities assumed by the company.
Imagine the day LPL uploads a 2 minute video and just says "I must admit it, this lock defeated me. Nothing has worked and somehow I've also been locked out of my workshop. That's all I have for you today." (It'll never happen outside of an April Fool's, maybe.)
Imagine you're part of the company selling these locks. Must be a small thrill at seeing your product then a downer at seeing the video time. Though, nah. These people know how bad their product is.
I finally did it... i went and collected a few padlocks laying around the house. I fashioned some torque bars from a fork and used some bobby pins and got to pickin'! I've been watching you for years and finally decided to try it out and was successful! How cool! Thank you for the inspiration!
At some point we need to see a collaboration between a reputable lock company and someone that can add the aesthetic and quality of life features to it.
It’s the kind of lock that might lock a company’s stationary cupboard or something that requires low security that you don’t want to have to open with a key every time. Not good for an armoury 😂
If only it had commercial features for that use, the fact they use an app to configure it clearly indicates it's designed for consumer use in environments like the home. However, as a security in depth conversation for home security I don't personally see much use in having a door lock which is unpickable. For 90% of crimiunals it is easier to break a window which is likely the softest entry point to your home anyway.
That shouldn't be too difficult. Seems that it can be opened from the front, which is extremely odd. The core should be a standard KiK (Key in Knob). Which means you should be able to replace it with any other standard KiK. Unfortunately, Harry didn't show us (annoyingly, he seldom does), so you won't know unless you buy one and see for yourself.
I agree that for most items, being forced to install an app just to set something up is a non-starter. I have kept an old phone (wiped clean, factory reset, etc) if I need something that does require an app, but that is my choice, I do not recommend anything that does to anyone else. I have, as local security, blocked any outgoing traffic from those devices via router firewall.
In cyber security this is known as security through obscurity. Just like here it's considered bad practice because if you don't know the lock it is harder to pick but if you do it becomes trivial to the point of sad.
The concept of "security through obscurity" predates cybersecurity by more than a century. If I remember correctly it started with the problem of poorly designed locks providing the appearance of security without the actual security, much like today. In Cyber Security it is a bit different and more like Nicholas Gold comment where there are not enough appealing targets to justify the effort required being presented as if that is the same as security. Mac OS and Linux are mainstream examples of the concept in practice.
You can only take obscurity so far on a doorknob. the mechanical backup is pretty much guaranteed to be somewhere within a couple of inch area. The best possible result here is for them to think you don't have a mechanical backup, but that's a pretty big reach.
@@nicholasgold9021 You would be shocked to learn what kind of worthless garbage a crackhead would steal. I once had one break into my detached laundry room and steal the grocery bag I kept my dryer lint in. Not the lint, he dumped that on the floor. Just the bag.
A friend of mine locked herself out of her house, all of her keys were inside and none of the windows were hackable. Thanks to your channel I got her in, it took 10 seconds to pick her lock. I was shocked. She was too. I offered to install a better lock for free if she bought one. And my neighbor asked me if I had a bolt cutter because he lost the key to his bicycle security chain Masterlock. Of course my reaction was the same as yours... "Masterlock you say?" I had that open in about 20 seconds. Your videos have been very helpful. Thank you.
It’s shocking how many companies have weak links in their locking systems. Your reviews are always so excellent! They should hire you to be a design consultant!
The people buy these too, acting like they are superior 😂 handful of acquaintances have these modern locks he's been opening. I showed them and they get big mad 😡😡... 😂 😂
The fingerprint sensor actually seems impressively fast for the price point. It takes about as long as it takes to set the turning tool, much less insert the rake. That said, it sure does rake open quite quickly. I wonder how good the fingerprint sensor is at identifying false inputs? For example, a printout of someone's fingerprint?
The one thing I have learned watching most of these videos is that if a have a wave rake I can get into many things that I shouldn't, I'm so happy I don't have a wave rake.
The problem with wave rakes is that, that is what a child first thinks about picking a lock. So somebody who is totally amateur at lock picking can figure out how to wave rake a lock with a wavy bent wire without ever learning about picking at all. On the other end, a single security pin (and strong springs) can be highly effective against an amateur lock picker who had already watched a youtube video about picking.
I actually bought this for my bedroom door because I like the idea of the fingerprint sensor. Nobody in my family knows how to pick a lock so it doesn’t matter to me much that it’s not super secure.
LPL really had to improvise here and I am happy he did. There is no vice that could really hold this thing, so he left handed it like a champion. It's a bulky awkward lock to film, only thing that would trip me up is that tiny keyway.
It would be great if you could assess how moddable these locks are. Meaning, if possible, how easy it would be to change the core with a super secure custom one. That would add a bit more value on top of the typical "here's a cheap lock, it looks nice, but the core is trash, the end". You are catering to an audience of lock enthusiast after all, I suppose.
I've heard him mention when a core is swappable on multiple products. Wouldn't modding beyond the intended design start going into a while different territory?
Thank you for all of the great content LPL! I would love to see some videos that show locks with weak cores that can be removed and replaced with better cores. Any ideas or suggestions?
@@PanduPoluan Thank you. I will check that video out. I know of one good place to find high security locks. It is in Bosnian Bill's "Naughty Bucket", but I'm not sure how many of them are still in production or available for purchase.
@@PanduPoluanGreat point. I don't remember any of them being electronic either. I'll have to watch his videos again to refresh my memory. I really hope that all is well for Bosnian Bill & his family. He seems like such a great guy. I have so much respect for him, his life choices, and for his talents.
Seems like so many 'smart' or just expensive price points work so well with sales. Really do enjoy this channel for showing consumers these tricks on selling points
I started watching & joined your channel when your subscribers were under 100,000. Congratulations your success & passing the billion views mark! Looking forward to the next several billion
Well, at least it's easy to fix, you can just superglue the external lid in place and hope the fingerprint scanner doesn't break to leave you stranded outside 😊
@@SonsOfLorgar Yeah, but you have to know it's there and I don't think many burglars carry acetone on them just in case someone glued their unusual door knob.
Love your videos, showing all the flaws of locks but it would be great if you could do a top 10 kind of list of the best door locks, bike locks ect. With the amount of test and your incredible experience im sure this would be a video many would love! Thanks again.
I keep thinking I'd like to see what smart locks look like in a decade or so. But if Master is any indication, they won't really be any different even in 30 years.
If it is possible to disassemble this nondestructively, I would use this lock after replacing the core. I have a pinning kit, so I can put in spool pins, steel key pins, and springs of varying tension.
These new things like this is cool but for me I don’t like the idea I need to put batteries in my door handle lol and like you said it makes you use a app on your phone I don’t like that deal either thanks for sharing
1:07 LPL: "I'm going to use a turning tool and wave rake from the Genesis set." Lock immediately Beeps, Turns green and unlocks. :D It knows what it's about.
i think something like this would not be too bad if the owner receive a notification any time a key was used or it was able to set off an alarm when the key was used kind of like a car. when you lock it with the key fob you usually also activate the security system and if you manually open the car using the key it will set off the car alarm which engages the immobilizer.
LPL mentioned that he did NOT install the app so the question of that being the case we dont know. I would be curious myself if the app would alert you to said 'manual' opening of the door.
Hi LPL, are you willing to try to pick, or take a look at Bowley's newer keyway, the Rotasera? It would be interesting to get your take on it since you are so highly skilled. It seems way more difficult than the first keyway that you looked at in episode 636.
I'd like to see you occasionally feature locks that of better quality, that would give a moderately experienced picker some trouble. Also, does this lock have a replaceable core? Could one upgrade the pick resistance?
I think, the idea of these locks is to not carry keys with you, so, if you forgot the password (or lose the finger..) you can just pick the lock pretty fast, and don't have any inconveniences (except the lost of finger)
That’s why you usually set up at least two fingers when setting up a fingerprint reader because it’s more likely the tip of your finger would be damaged and would cause issues with fingerprint recognition for example I’ve gotten cuts on my fingers that would prevent the touch ID sensor on an iPhone from recognizing it
And anything where you need 100% reliability you don’t use any sort of electronics in the locking mechanism, for example a quick access safe for a home defense firearm is best to not use a fingerprint reader or electronic combination lock
I think this would make a good internal door lock. Something where you want to stop someone from casually entering, but trust enough to already he inside your house. I would place this on an office or study door if I handle sensitive information, or I would place this to a door with dangerous items, especially if there are kids around.
curious about your thought process behind “not putting their app on my phone”. I have my own reasons, but interested to hear from your perspective as a lock/security/lawyer person.
Seconded. I dislike the practice of products that can't be (fully) used without an app, since my phone doesn't do that, but I'd really like to hear LPL's reason to avoid this one. Or does he avoid all 3rd party apps?
This lock is the definition of the quote "your security is only as good as your weakest link." You can have a really good fingerprint system but if your backup core is weak, then it nullifies that really good fingerprint system.
I feel like the second test this time was necessary, since when he started tensioning during the first one he unlocked the lock with the fingerprint by mistake. I am also curious to see behind those screws
I've watched you from the beginning, not lately as I've been super busy the last several years. Congrats on your great success and 4 million+ subscribers !! My best to you and yours, raul
Hey, after watching your videos for maybe 2 years, i came across a wafer lock for a drawer that we locked with the keys inside, i was able to rake it open with some crude paperclip tools, ty so much for your content
Different locks have different applications. What's interesting, is that I am going to buy this lock now. Why? I need something that stops a child or an intellectually disabled person from getting to some medications. But, with the fingerprint sensor, I will never have to worry about forgetting the keys. So despite the core being super easy to pick, it actually suits my purpose perfectly!
I saw a similar lock on a friend's front door and while we were talking about it he bet me $20 I couldn't pick it with improvised tools. Took me about 10 seconds to find the hidden keyway, then about 10 more seconds to pick it open using a paperclip and a pocket knife for tension. And I have this channel to thank for the easiest $20 I ever made. xD
I do have a question; Looking at the keys, I noticed that there is very little difference in the peaks and valleys. Would that make it easier to pick than if there were deeper cuts?
That would make it harder for you to use the key. Normally the pins in the cylinder are fully extended under spring tension, and they have to ride up and down on the key as you insert it, so there's not a lot of room for jagged peaks and valleys. For the picker, who sets each pin individually, and not necessarily in order, it shouldn't matter all too much
Generally, yes. Wave rakes are at their best when picking locks with keys that resemble a saw blade. However, if the lock has security pins it is harder to pick. Still, a lock that has high and lows is the better way to go.
@@thelockpickingspoon9074 I believe that's what they meant, a saw blade having perfectly even, shallow cuts, i.e. as close to flat as a properly cut key gets.
Unlikely on this model as it doesn’t appear to have anything resembling longer distance communication capabilities, meaning the signal is closer to Tap to Pay technology than it is to WiFi integration
You should be able to replace the KiK. You'd want differing springs too, as well as replacing the pins. But I wouldn't recommend this lock. Get a regular steel one.
That might be the first time it was a fluke. He accidentally touched the fingerprint scanner the first time and it turned green. Then again if that was enough to unlock it he probably would have noticed from prior testing.
I like that it's at least hidden. I suspect most potential thieves won't discover the core. Though I'd of course prefer a more pick resistant core (though I suppose, a deadbolt is more appropriate anyway; this lock seems more of an internal lock (such as for a home office), than as a means to secure your home).
I feel like just having the hidden key compartment is enough. If I was trying to get in and realized the thing was a fingerprint scanner I would just give up because there’s no key hole.
I like how there's a key on the thumbnail with an arrow pointing to the keyhole as if an average viewer on this channel didn't know what are keys used for
What would interest me in those smart locks is if (a) You can remove/disable the mechanical lock, and (b) if the electronics can be attacked on the outside portion of the lock or if there's only a sensor. Because if you can disable the mechanical lock and the outside is sensor-only, such a lock can provide security.
Always love watchin ur videos sir here in philippines ,, ilove ur covert instruments like lychees.. but i cant afford😅 thanks for the free knowledge about lock picking sir..
thanks LPL, for showing us these locks and how secure (or insecure) they are. if I ever have to buy a lock, I will consult your channel. it's laughable that an expensive lock like that can just be wave raked like that lmao
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I’d love for you to feature more robust locks occasionally. Don’t stop with the poor and easily picked items, but it would be nice to see any designs that give you trouble!
+1
Agreed
He’s picked them all
The problem is finding "robust" locks 😂😂😂
Look for his Abus videos.
So after extensive research of this channel I have determined the only way to keep your home secure is to remove any doors replacing them with walls and simply just teleport in and out of your house
You forgot the windows 🤣😂
"I'll jiggle this teleport mechanism once more just to show it was not a fluke"
A good lock isn't invincible, those don't exist. A good lock requires a bit more effort to defeat than a thief's work ethic will provide.
@@Amigo21189or more effort to get into then your neighbors
lmfao
"lets do that one more time so you can see it was not a fluke"
I think this is the first time where that line was actually appropriate since he accidently unlocked it with the fingerprint moments before picking it. Even if you did hear it re-lock right before he started to pick.
I missed that at first
Lol I was thinking the same. Probably why he started to repick locks everytime just in case stuff like this happens.
I mean, even if it had stayed unlocked, he would have still had to pick the lock successfully to turn the key cylinder. It's unlikely that the electronic mechanism is going to somehow lift the pins to the correct position to turn - rather, it probably just bypasses the mechanical lock portion entirely in some fashion.
Would this lock be worth purchasing if you drop some spools and serrated pins in it?
It did re lock before he opened it. Plus if it didn't he still picked the lock.
With how regularly you defeat locks with seemingly no difficulty, I think it would be a benefit to put together a playlist of locks that are actually worthwhile to the consumer
If you see a video longer than 2 mins...its a great lock 🤣
@@yourvenparianen5390 not nessecarily, sometimes he guts them and they are still mid-tier locks, but it goes to 5 minutes. I remember one video he picked a lock 5 different ways using exploits as well.
ducttape
@@brycesabin4787 He also did a 5 min video on Masterlock products. He did a bunch of them in 1 video which is why it took so long
That's what I was thinking. Such a video would be so helpful!
Great product assessment and pick test. Sad to see so many items popular on Amazon for aesthetics rather than security. Love the content, as always; keep it up, LPL!
The strange thing is that the designer seemed to keep security in their mind, the lock body is quite decent.
But at a later stage the company has chosen the cheapest core possible.
if there so bad then why are amazion litraly the most popular shop on earth omg
Unfortunately, many people (especially HOAs) would rather have things that are pleasing to the eyes than have greater function. The adage "Fashion over function" comes to mind. I personally much prefer the exact opposite of that.
@@Wooargh , OP never said "Amazon is BAD!!", they simply said it was sad to see many "popular" ITEMS on Amazon geared more towards "aesthetics" than "security" or then function. There are many sellers on Amazon, pushing low quality products, some are garbage, others are outright scammers soliciting. There are some sellers who've tried to incentivize consumers to give POSITIVE REVIEWS in exchange for "free stuff"... You don't think so, investigate it. IIRC even LPL had at least one product he bought from Amazon where the seller offered a gift card in exchange for posting a positive review, which LPL would not do.
It's disgusting that some sellers are actually doing it so they rank higher and get exposure to shoppers, hoping they can beat their competition, effectively BRIBING customers. It USED to be that quality products/services were the focus of companies in order to drive sales but with e-commerce it's often about the "spiffy website design" and REVIEWS. There are companies who will hire themselves out to other companies STRICTLY to post FAKE REVIEWS of products/services. You can also check that out online. CBC had done a documentary on that.
To my knowledge, Amazon does not have a "product review dept." which actively tests thousands and thousands of products to only list those products on their site. Now they do have "Amazon's Choice" which is not a group of select individuals testing every product. It's likely based upon technology such as aggregate data from reviewers and possibly cross-referenced through other sources for "popularity" etc. It's not like a "David Horowitz" of old who was a Consumer Advocate reporter. So in essence, just because a product appears on Amazon's website does not mean Amazon has tested it, determined it's quality, validity etc... It's obvious that if you tried to sell a nuclear weapon on Amazon, no they wouldn't offer to list it. -_- But beyond that absurdity, if you purchase a product from Amazon or any retailer, you're taking a risk and there are only certain liabilities assumed by the company.
@@Wooargh because people are a bunch of booger eating morons.
its always a bad sign when a lock only has a 2 minute video
Especially these modern locks 😂 ... Least older ones put up a bit struggle
Imagine the day LPL uploads a 2 minute video and just says "I must admit it, this lock defeated me. Nothing has worked and somehow I've also been locked out of my workshop. That's all I have for you today."
(It'll never happen outside of an April Fool's, maybe.)
And half of the video is just talk
When he said "wave rake" I was like, "welp. RIP this lock."
Imagine you're part of the company selling these locks. Must be a small thrill at seeing your product then a downer at seeing the video time.
Though, nah. These people know how bad their product is.
I finally did it... i went and collected a few padlocks laying around the house. I fashioned some torque bars from a fork and used some bobby pins and got to pickin'! I've been watching you for years and finally decided to try it out and was successful! How cool! Thank you for the inspiration!
At some point we need to see a collaboration between a reputable lock company and someone that can add the aesthetic and quality of life features to it.
And when I thought it’s a worthy product LPL brought up wave rake
😂😂
@josephbryandrexlerasuncion4287the worst fact is he waited a whole minute before assaulting the lock
Just think these so called modern homes have these 😂😂😂😂
It’s the kind of lock that might lock a company’s stationary cupboard or something that requires low security that you don’t want to have to open with a key every time.
Not good for an armoury 😂
Not mobile-cupboard approved!
@@AyarARJ What is a mobile-cupboard ?
If only it had commercial features for that use, the fact they use an app to configure it clearly indicates it's designed for consumer use in environments like the home.
However, as a security in depth conversation for home security I don't personally see much use in having a door lock which is unpickable. For 90% of crimiunals it is easier to break a window which is likely the softest entry point to your home anyway.
@@psirvent8 a tool chest
at $99 it seems a bit pricey for that purpose
Would be nice to see a tutorial on how to replace the core with something that has more pick resistance.
Bosnian Bill is your tutorial guy for locksport.
That shouldn't be too difficult. Seems that it can be opened from the front, which is extremely odd. The core should be a standard KiK (Key in Knob). Which means you should be able to replace it with any other standard KiK. Unfortunately, Harry didn't show us (annoyingly, he seldom does), so you won't know unless you buy one and see for yourself.
@@beeawesome7140 Didn't he retire?
@@jamespryor5967 Aren't his 1800+ videos still online?
@@abitofabitofabit4404 Yes.
I agree that for most items, being forced to install an app just to set something up is a non-starter. I have kept an old phone (wiped clean, factory reset, etc) if I need something that does require an app, but that is my choice, I do not recommend anything that does to anyone else. I have, as local security, blocked any outgoing traffic from those devices via router firewall.
hell these days just being around your NEIGHBOR'S 8,000 smart devices is a giant security vulnerability.
In cyber security this is known as security through obscurity. Just like here it's considered bad practice because if you don't know the lock it is harder to pick but if you do it becomes trivial to the point of sad.
The best security is to have nothing that anyone would want to steal and to be sure that everyone knows that.
@@nicholasgold9021 Than is not security, it is just sad.
The concept of "security through obscurity" predates cybersecurity by more than a century. If I remember correctly it started with the problem of poorly designed locks providing the appearance of security without the actual security, much like today.
In Cyber Security it is a bit different and more like Nicholas Gold comment where there are not enough appealing targets to justify the effort required being presented as if that is the same as security. Mac OS and Linux are mainstream examples of the concept in practice.
You can only take obscurity so far on a doorknob. the mechanical backup is pretty much guaranteed to be somewhere within a couple of inch area. The best possible result here is for them to think you don't have a mechanical backup, but that's a pretty big reach.
@@nicholasgold9021 You would be shocked to learn what kind of worthless garbage a crackhead would steal. I once had one break into my detached laundry room and steal the grocery bag I kept my dryer lint in. Not the lint, he dumped that on the floor. Just the bag.
We have financial companies like FTX and locks like this. Very fitting.
Always good to start my day off with the Bob Ross of B&E
You know you're in trouble when the wave rake comes out.
You know you're fired when then comb pick comes out.
This would be good for a low-security application like a bedroom door.
Or a chem closet in the garage.
Me: “Looks cool.”
LPL: “I’m going to use my wave rake…”
Me: “So it’s junk. 😑”
A friend of mine locked herself out of her house, all of her keys were inside and none of the windows were hackable. Thanks to your channel I got her in, it took 10 seconds to pick her lock. I was shocked. She was too. I offered to install a better lock for free if she bought one. And my neighbor asked me if I had a bolt cutter because he lost the key to his bicycle security chain Masterlock. Of course my reaction was the same as yours... "Masterlock you say?" I had that open in about 20 seconds. Your videos have been very helpful. Thank you.
It’s shocking how many companies have weak links in their locking systems. Your reviews are always so excellent! They should hire you to be a design consultant!
Damn. The rake is as fast or faster than the fingerprint sensor!
The people buy these too, acting like they are superior 😂 handful of acquaintances have these modern locks he's been opening. I showed them and they get big mad 😡😡... 😂 😂
@@purge2--u--nite342it s not a good move to destroy other people beliefs.
Gullible people are happy. Let them be
The fingerprint sensor actually seems impressively fast for the price point. It takes about as long as it takes to set the turning tool, much less insert the rake. That said, it sure does rake open quite quickly.
I wonder how good the fingerprint sensor is at identifying false inputs? For example, a printout of someone's fingerprint?
@@Boss_Tanaka bro gotta tell it like it is even if it hurts.
I'm going to talk to the surgeon today about having my fingertip replaced with a wave rake.
The one thing I have learned watching most of these videos is that if a have a wave rake I can get into many things that I shouldn't, I'm so happy I don't have a wave rake.
>wave rake
the product is already dead the momen you mention it lol
😂😂😂😂
Soon as he said wave rake I was like "Yup, this lock sucks."
The problem with wave rakes is that, that is what a child first thinks about picking a lock. So somebody who is totally amateur at lock picking can figure out how to wave rake a lock with a wavy bent wire without ever learning about picking at all.
On the other end, a single security pin (and strong springs) can be highly effective against an amateur lock picker who had already watched a youtube video about picking.
Probably be good for utility closets and maybe rooms you want to keep your kids out of. Not a bad deterrent for light security at that price.
For that it's perfect, yes.
In all fairness, in anything but the lightest-duty security scenario, this would be backed up by a deadbolt which would presumably be harder to pick.
I actually bought this for my bedroom door because I like the idea of the fingerprint sensor. Nobody in my family knows how to pick a lock so it doesn’t matter to me much that it’s not super secure.
LPL really had to improvise here and I am happy he did. There is no vice that could really hold this thing, so he left handed it like a champion. It's a bulky awkward lock to film, only thing that would trip me up is that tiny keyway.
*Wow, look at the keys, almost zero bidding. They look like blanks.* 🤣
Once again a lock that is very convenient for the user ... and unfortunately also for the burglar.
Yup, I have acquaintances that have these modern locks and once I show them they get big mad 😡😡😡 ... 😂 😂
Glad to see your take on new stuff.
It's always nice to see a video from LPL
It would be great if you could assess how moddable these locks are. Meaning, if possible, how easy it would be to change the core with a super secure custom one. That would add a bit more value on top of the typical "here's a cheap lock, it looks nice, but the core is trash, the end".
You are catering to an audience of lock enthusiast after all, I suppose.
+1
I've heard him mention when a core is swappable on multiple products. Wouldn't modding beyond the intended design start going into a while different territory?
This is kind of what I was epxecting, even if it was just a short "however, you should be able to change the core with little difficulty"
Thank you for all of the great content LPL!
I would love to see some videos that show locks with weak cores that can be removed and replaced with better cores.
Any ideas or suggestions?
See video 1487
@@PanduPoluan Thank you. I will check that video out.
I know of one good place to find high security locks. It is in Bosnian Bill's "Naughty Bucket", but I'm not sure how many of them are still in production or available for purchase.
@@jayduffy7615 Oh yeah, those are good locks, but I don't think any of them are electronic locks?
@@PanduPoluanGreat point. I don't remember any of them being electronic either. I'll have to watch his videos again to refresh my memory.
I really hope that all is well for Bosnian Bill & his family. He seems like such a great guy. I have so much respect for him, his life choices, and for his talents.
@@jayduffy7615 Yeah. You do know the reason why he decided to stop making videos, right?
I wish him and his family all the best.
Seems like so many 'smart' or just expensive price points work so well with sales.
Really do enjoy this channel for showing consumers these tricks on selling points
I started watching & joined your channel when your subscribers were under 100,000. Congratulations your success & passing the billion views mark! Looking forward to the next several billion
Well, at least it's easy to fix, you can just superglue the external lid in place and hope the fingerprint scanner doesn't break to leave you stranded outside 😊
Superglue dissolves with acetone...
@@SonsOfLorgar Yeah, but you have to know it's there and I don't think many burglars carry acetone on them just in case someone glued their unusual door knob.
@@SonsOfLorgar does that also work with the mixed baking soda and superglue compound?
so.. glueing the keyway cover adds extra security you say
Until the fingerprint reader fails 🤣
@@fredbloggs5902if the fingerprint reader fails it s even more secure.
Love your videos, showing all the flaws of locks but it would be great if you could do a top 10 kind of list of the best door locks, bike locks ect. With the amount of test and your incredible experience im sure this would be a video many would love! Thanks again.
Perfect for keeping toddlers out of the dungeon and little else.
Really love LPL. Just makes my day when a new Video is released. :)
Man vs Bee the nearest we'll ever see a Mr Bean character again such a funny man. I think you'd enjoy watching it lol
I keep thinking I'd like to see what smart locks look like in a decade or so. But if Master is any indication, they won't really be any different even in 30 years.
Please keep up you great videos your voice is calming .
"We're gonna try to pick it open...." Yeah. And I'm gonna "try" to not eat this whole pizza.
If it is possible to disassemble this nondestructively, I would use this lock after replacing the core. I have a pinning kit, so I can put in spool pins, steel key pins, and springs of varying tension.
These new things like this is cool but for me I don’t like the idea I need to put batteries in my door handle lol and like you said it makes you use a app on your phone I don’t like that deal either thanks for sharing
Two minute video. Told me what I needed to know before I watched!
1:07 LPL: "I'm going to use a turning tool and wave rake from the Genesis set."
Lock immediately Beeps, Turns green and unlocks. :D It knows what it's about.
I noticed that too. Killed me.
i think something like this would not be too bad if the owner receive a notification any time a key was used or it was able to set off an alarm when the key was used kind of like a car. when you lock it with the key fob you usually also activate the security system and if you manually open the car using the key it will set off the car alarm which engages the immobilizer.
LPL mentioned that he did NOT install the app so the question of that being the case we dont know. I would be curious myself if the app would alert you to said 'manual' opening of the door.
Hi LPL, are you willing to try to pick, or take a look at Bowley's newer keyway, the Rotasera? It would be interesting to get your take on it since you are so highly skilled. It seems way more difficult than the first keyway that you looked at in episode 636.
Thank You LPL
"I didnt set it up fully because it requires an app"
Silicon Valley BAFFLED by local man who refuses to fill his phone with garbage apps
I'd like to see you occasionally feature locks that of better quality, that would give a moderately experienced picker some trouble. Also, does this lock have a replaceable core? Could one upgrade the pick resistance?
I think, the idea of these locks is to not carry keys with you, so, if you forgot the password (or lose the finger..) you can just pick the lock pretty fast, and don't have any inconveniences (except the lost of finger)
That’s why you usually set up at least two fingers when setting up a fingerprint reader because it’s more likely the tip of your finger would be damaged and would cause issues with fingerprint recognition for example I’ve gotten cuts on my fingers that would prevent the touch ID sensor on an iPhone from recognizing it
And anything where you need 100% reliability you don’t use any sort of electronics in the locking mechanism, for example a quick access safe for a home defense firearm is best to not use a fingerprint reader or electronic combination lock
I think this would make a good internal door lock. Something where you want to stop someone from casually entering, but trust enough to already he inside your house. I would place this on an office or study door if I handle sensitive information, or I would place this to a door with dangerous items, especially if there are kids around.
Nobody ever: I wish my doorknob had a battery in it.
Thanks LPL
curious about your thought process behind “not putting their app on my phone”. I have my own reasons, but interested to hear from your perspective as a lock/security/lawyer person.
Seconded. I dislike the practice of products that can't be (fully) used without an app, since my phone doesn't do that, but I'd really like to hear LPL's reason to avoid this one. Or does he avoid all 3rd party apps?
I like this for an indoor lock - maybe to put an office or bedroom off-limits, especially to children or guests.
An excellent christmas gift for your teenage child to secure their room door with.
They can secure their doors when they get their own house 🤣😂
This lock is the definition of the quote "your security is only as good as your weakest link." You can have a really good fingerprint system but if your backup core is weak, then it nullifies that really good fingerprint system.
I feel like the second test this time was necessary, since when he started tensioning during the first one he unlocked the lock with the fingerprint by mistake. I am also curious to see behind those screws
but you could hear it re-lock. so why would it be necessary?
So, maybe it really was a fluke!
I don't thing it was an accident because it looks like he purposely hit the unlock then stalled a bit and picked it right when you hear it lock again.
I've watched you from the beginning, not lately as I've been super busy the last several years. Congrats on your great success and 4 million+ subscribers !! My best to you and yours, raul
thank you LPL
Hey, after watching your videos for maybe 2 years, i came across a wafer lock for a drawer that we locked with the keys inside, i was able to rake it open with some crude paperclip tools, ty so much for your content
Do you think it would be possible to replace the core?
same question
probably
Different locks have different applications. What's interesting, is that I am going to buy this lock now. Why? I need something that stops a child or an intellectually disabled person from getting to some medications. But, with the fingerprint sensor, I will never have to worry about forgetting the keys. So despite the core being super easy to pick, it actually suits my purpose perfectly!
Have you considered a number code lock?
Easier to implement I think
Ooookay, so definitely change the core if you decide to get this one. Friggin novelty locks always cheap out on lock cores...
I saw a similar lock on a friend's front door and while we were talking about it he bet me $20 I couldn't pick it with improvised tools. Took me about 10 seconds to find the hidden keyway, then about 10 more seconds to pick it open using a paperclip and a pocket knife for tension.
And I have this channel to thank for the easiest $20 I ever made. xD
I do have a question; Looking at the keys, I noticed that there is very little difference in the peaks and valleys. Would that make it easier to pick than if there were deeper cuts?
Using a rake, probably so.
That would make it harder for you to use the key. Normally the pins in the cylinder are fully extended under spring tension, and they have to ride up and down on the key as you insert it, so there's not a lot of room for jagged peaks and valleys. For the picker, who sets each pin individually, and not necessarily in order, it shouldn't matter all too much
Generally, yes. Wave rakes are at their best when picking locks with keys that resemble a saw blade.
However, if the lock has security pins it is harder to pick. Still, a lock that has high and lows is the better way to go.
@@cooldudicus7668 no, wave rakes are at their best when keys are relatively flat, since they're less likely to overset pins in those cases
@@thelockpickingspoon9074 I believe that's what they meant, a saw blade having perfectly even, shallow cuts, i.e. as close to flat as a properly cut key gets.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
I wonder if any of the apps have a sort of pick alarm, to notify you the keyway door is open.
Unlikely on this model as it doesn’t appear to have anything resembling longer distance communication capabilities, meaning the signal is closer to Tap to Pay technology than it is to WiFi integration
@@Boxygirl96 Noted. Like my BBQ on Bluetooth sucks, but on wifi I can set it from anywhere. Part of security is an array of backups.
I'd be more worried about someone kicking the door in than picking the lock. Far more common.
Ultimately more for convenience than security.
Maybe do a video showcasing the best locks you've found for different situations?
I wonder if you can re-pin it to include some serrated and spool pins? Looks like a good start to a decent lock.
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe just replace the core all together with an abus or something else better.
You should be able to replace the KiK. You'd want differing springs too, as well as replacing the pins. But I wouldn't recommend this lock. Get a regular steel one.
It’s never a fluke… well done LPL!
What I've learned from this channel.
If your lock has a key hole. It didn't work.
That might be the first time it was a fluke. He accidentally touched the fingerprint scanner the first time and it turned green. Then again if that was enough to unlock it he probably would have noticed from prior testing.
Careful listening suggests it did relock before being picked.
It's never a fluke lol
If you listen closely the lock reengages before he finishes picking(jiggling) the core
You can hear the motorised mechanism reset itself just before he puts the rake tool in - plus he didn't touch the sensor for the 2nd unlock
Steady Mobbin
hiddenguy67
Ice-Cube 😎🤓
LPL listens to ice cube 😂😂😂 he's hard like that
Not just the name of this lawyer, but a way of life.
Finally a lock l am skilled enough to pick!
As soon as I hear that it’s from Amazon I already know where the video is gonna go
Please tell me MASTERLOCK watch your videos and take note! If not, why not?
i only realized what that profile picture was once i read your name...
Master Lock doesn't care what others say about their product. They know their stuff still sells.
Go teabag yourself
Yea they sell but once them customers see LPL 😂 it's a wrap
I like that it's at least hidden. I suspect most potential thieves won't discover the core. Though I'd of course prefer a more pick resistant core (though I suppose, a deadbolt is more appropriate anyway; this lock seems more of an internal lock (such as for a home office), than as a means to secure your home).
I think if I was a potential thief, I would watch this channel.
Good enough for an interior lock to keep somebody from accidentally walking in on you in the bathroom.
Amazing video!
"Had the phone app being installed as per instructions, you wont be able to pick it that easily" - manufacturer's PR department, probably
I feel like just having the hidden key compartment is enough. If I was trying to get in and realized the thing was a fingerprint scanner I would just give up because there’s no key hole.
I super glued mine closed 😝
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I like how there's a key on the thumbnail with an arrow pointing to the keyhole as if an average viewer on this channel didn't know what are keys used for
What would interest me in those smart locks is if (a) You can remove/disable the mechanical lock, and (b) if the electronics can be attacked on the outside portion of the lock or if there's only a sensor.
Because if you can disable the mechanical lock and the outside is sensor-only, such a lock can provide security.
The requirement of a smell phone is a non-starter for me.
😂😂😂
Home owner: ah, that's a good lock to have.
criminal: ah, TLPL has a vid on how to open it.
“Let’s do that again so you see it wasn’t a fluke…” when you hear these words after you see him pull out a rake you know that lock is junk. 😂😂😂
They ask 100 bucks to get you to download their spyware. Seems legit.
I think this is a great proof of concept to make great locks in the future, even if this one is lacking
It started out so well..
As soon as LPL picked the waverake we knew how bad this lock really is.
Always love watchin ur videos sir here in philippines ,, ilove ur covert instruments like lychees.. but i cant afford😅 thanks for the free knowledge about lock picking sir..
You know it's a bad lock when he goes for the rake.
I wish you were my neighbor. I'd never worry about leaving home without my keys. 🤣
thanks LPL, for showing us these locks and how secure (or insecure) they are. if I ever have to buy a lock, I will consult your channel. it's laughable that an expensive lock like that can just be wave raked like that lmao
Insisting on a phone app is a show stopper for me as well.