Are you still using an old-fashioned key to get into your home? If so, you might be missing out on the convenience and security that a digital rim lock offers. At Dorset, we've seen many homeowners completely change their daily routines for the better by upgrading to digital locks, but what exactly makes them different from the traditional locks you're used to?
Traditional vs Digital: The Basics
Traditional rim locks are the surface-mounted locks you've likely known all your life. They sit on the door (rather than being embedded within it) and use a mechanical key. Simple, reliable, but somewhat limited.
Digital rim locks also mount on the surface of your door, but that's where the similarities end. These advanced options replace your physical key with electronic access methods that make getting into your home easier and more secure.
What Makes Digital Rim Locks Stand Out?
More Ways to Get In
With a traditional lock, you've got one option and that is your key. Lose it, and you're locked out. With digital rim locks, you can:
- Tap your finger on a scanner
- Enter a PIN code
- Swipe an RFID card (like a hotel room)
- Use your mobile phone
- Still use a backup key if needed
Imagine coming home from a run without pockets for keys, or giving your dog walker temporary access without cutting a new key. Much easier, right?
Better Security
Traditional locks can be picked or bumped by someone who knows what they're doing. Digital locks offer stronger protection:
- They lock automatically when your door closes
- They sound alarms if someone is tampering with them
- They disable themselves temporarily after multiple wrong attempts
- Many can tell you who entered your home and when
- Their technology is much harder to crack than a simple key
Everyday Convenience
Think about all the times you've wondered: "Did I lock the door?" or "Where did I put my keys?" These smart locks for home solve these daily headaches:
- No more fumbling for keys with armfuls of shopping
- Create temporary codes for visitors
- Check if your door is locked from your phone (on WiFi models)
- Connect with other smart home gadgets
- Never need to hide a spare key under the doormat again
Dorset's Digital Rim Lock Collection
We offer several digital rim locks to suit different needs and budgets:
DG 905
Our top-of-the-range model, the DG 905 digital rim lock features:
- Fingerprint recognition (stores up to 100 fingerprints)
- Password protection
- RFID card access
- Built-in WiFi and camera
- Works with video doorbells and home automation
Perfect if you want all the bells and whistles, including seeing who's at your door.
DG 902
A strong all-rounder, the DG 902 rim lock comes with:
- Fingerprint recognition
- Password access
- RFID capability
- Our Dorset Smart Life mobile app compatibility
- Video doorbell and home automation compatibility
This is a great choice for tech-savvy homeowners who want convenience and connectivity.
DG 901
The DG 901 digital rim lock is streamlined to have simpler features but is effective just the same:
- It is a biometric lock with access from both sides
- Password protection
- Mechanical key backup on both sides
- Works well on doors with narrow frames
DG 907
Its Verti lock body makes it suitable for doors with narrow stiles, giving you advanced security without requiring a door replacement.
- Password access
- Optional remote control
- Optional Video Door Integration
DG 906
Streamlined and effective, the DG 906 gives you a no-nonsense approach to security. It is a simpler upgrade from traditional locks.
- Password access
- RFID capability
This lock comes in a variant that is perfect for sliding doors, the DG 906 SL model. This specialised model makes sure you don't have to compromise on security just because you have a different door type.
Is It Time to Upgrade?
Ask yourself:
- Do you frequently lose or forget your keys?
- Would you like to let people in remotely?
- Are you worried about copied keys floating around?
- Do you want to know who's coming and going from your home?
If you're nodding along, a digital rim lock could make your life easier and safer. The beauty of our digital rim locks is that they install much like traditional ones, on the surface of your door without major modifications. You get all the benefits of modern technology without complicated fitting.
Whether you choose our feature-packed DG 905 or the simpler DG 906, you're choosing a lock that works for how you live today, not how people lived decades ago when traditional locks were the only option.
Ready to leave your keys in the past? Your fingers, phone, or personal code can be your new keys and they're much harder to lose under the couch cushions!