Keyzoo Blogs

Ring Smart Lock: Should You Wait for It or Buy Now?

The Ring Smart Lock costs $249.99 and goes on sale in early 2027. See whether it fits your deadbolt, what it opens for, and what to do with your door now.

Are High Security Locks Worth It? What They Really Stop

High security locks stop picked locks, bump keys and copied keys. Here is how to tell if you need one, what the two labels mean, and what it costs.

Apple Home Key: Which Locks Tap Open, and What You Need

Plenty of locks pair with the Apple Home app and never tap open. Here is which locks support Apple home key, and what to check before you buy one.

How to Unlock a Door Without a Key (By Lock Type)

A locksmith on how to unlock a door without a key: find the release on an interior privacy lock, and why a credit card does nothing to a front door.

Single vs Double Cylinder Deadbolt: Which Is Allowed?

Single cylinder vs double cylinder deadbolt, from a locksmith: how to tell which one you have, what the code says, and where a second keyhole is fine.

Lost Your Mailbox Key? Costs and Who Can Replace It

Lost your mailbox key? What USPS charges for a replacement, who can legally replace the lock, and why nobody may copy a Post Office mailbox key.