Shopping for a digital lock for your front door? Before deciding, read this digital lock review to see what’s popular among Singaporeans.

Whether you adopt technological improvements to eliminate the need for a physical key, or stick with the good old-fashioned way using a lock-and-key, the purpose is the same. You have valuable items to keep secure while you are away.

Although the purpose of locks and keys haven’t changed, they’ve gotten an upgrade with a focus on customer-centrism through digital locks.

One of the greatest benefits to a digital lock is comfort. No one likes a bunch of jingling metal jabbing them in the rear-end whenever they take a seat.

What’s more, forgetting or losing house keys will become a problem of the past. With a digital lock, you spare yourself any security threat or inconvenience. No more expensive rescues by the locksmith, or changing out locks. Heading out of your house becomes hassle-free when you don’t need to rummage your house, recalling where you left it when you came home last.

Are digital locks really that good? It’s time to understand more about them and decide for yourself it’s something you want for your home too.

Key-free, unlock digital locks in 5 ways. The most common means are:

1. Thumbprint
2. Access Card
3. Sticker
4. Password
5. Bluetooth

In online marketplace Qoo10, the most reviews are for these 3 products:

Digital Lock Review #1 – Gateman WF20

Gateman WF20 image from Qoo10.

Gateman WF20 is a popular unit with over 200 reviews.

With a price tag of $134.90, it cost 5 times more than standard padlocks.

Unlock it either by using your fingerprint or setting a password. The alternative is especially useful for homeowners who have fingerprints that are not readable.

With a memory of 20 fingerprints, its more than enough for most families to share access to the home.

Digital Lock Review #2 – Samsung SHP-DP930

The second most highly raved about digital lock is one by Samsung.

Samsung is a common household brand, having already earned a place in TVs, fridges, washing machines. Let’s take a look at its digital lock.

Samsung SHP-DP930 image from Pinterest

This lock retails for $355.

With 778 reviews, it’s a proven best-seller among homeowners.

The unlocking methods for this digital lock are fingerprints, access card, password and physical emergency keys.

For albeit a higher price tag compared to Gateman’s model above, this unit stores 100 fingerprints.

This makes it more suitable for enterprise level users, where office staff can access their workplace securely.

It uses 8 AA batteries, twice as much as Gateman’s lock.

Digital Lock Review #3 – Yale YDM4109

The third digital lock in this review is one from Yale.

Yale YDM4109 image from yaleasia.com

This model comes with handle or roller variation, both are going for $799.

A password or fingerprints unlocks Yale’s product.

Up to 20 fingerprints can be saved in the memory.

This digital lock runs on 4 AA batteries.

With only 30 reviews compared to the other 2 locks, it seems like the least popular unit on the marketplace. This isn’t surprising, given the hefty price tag that comes together with a recognizable brand name.

Of course, there are other digital locks which will be introduced to the market as the world digitalizes. Whatever and whichever your choice, always remember to check reviews and choose a model which best suits your lifestyle needs.