A digital or smart lock lets you get in with a code, a tag or your phone instead of a key. No more hunting for keys, no worrying about copies, and you can let family, guests or tradies in without handing over a key. We supply and install digital locks for homes and businesses anywhere in Perth.
At a glance
- What: Keyless locks that open by code, card, fingerprint or phone, supplied and installed. Brands: McGrath, Lion Head, Lockton, Carbine, Lockwood and Yale
- Who: Locksmiths Perth 24/7, a fully licensed mobile locksmith with 25 years’ experience
- Where: at your home or business, anywhere in Perth, from our base in Duncraig
- When: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays
- Price: agreed with you before any work starts
- Call: 0427 580 823
Digital lock brands we supply and install
We work with six brands, so we can match the right lock to your door, your budget and how you want to get in. Features vary from model to model, so we will always confirm exactly what your chosen lock can do before we install it.
McGrath
McGrath Smart Locks are an Australian-owned, Australian-designed range. Models such as the Windsor, Hamilton and Ascot offer multiple ways in, including PIN, RFID, fingerprint, app eKeys and a mechanical key override on many models. Some are weather resistant, fire rated or designed for accessible doors, and the Ascot works from both sides, which makes it handy for gates.
Good for: front doors, gates and light commercial doors.
Lion Head
Lion Head is an Australian brand with a wide digital range, including entrance locks, deadbolts, gate locks, keypads and padlocks. Depending on the model, you can open them by PIN, RFID card or fob, fingerprint or phone. They use the TTLock app over Bluetooth. To manage the lock from anywhere, add a Lion Head WiFi gateway hub.
Good for: gates, granny flats, short-stay rentals, and anyone who wants to let people in remotely.
Lockton
Lockton makes smart and digital locks for homes and businesses. Its E-Series smart locks offer several ways in, including fingerprint, PIN code, RFID and a mobile app, and can store hundreds of users. The slim euro style suits narrow aluminium doors, and the locks are built to handle dust and weather.
Good for: busy households, shared properties and narrow-frame doors.
Carbine
Carbine is an Australian brand known for practical, good-value digital locks. Its CEL2 range combines a touch keypad with RFID tags, cards or stickers, plus a key override. Many models fit a standard lock hole without extra drilling, and Bluetooth versions work with the Carbine Connect app.
Good for: homes, rentals and small businesses that want simple PIN and tag entry.
Lockwood
Lockwood is an Australian lock brand, part of ASSA ABLOY, and one of the most familiar names on Aussie front doors. Its best-known digital option is the 001Touch Plus Smart Deadlatch. It keeps the proven Lockwood 001 deadlatch inside and adds a touchscreen keypad outside, and you can open it with a PIN code, a key tag or the Yale Home app.
Good for: doors that already have a Lockwood 001, and anyone who wants a trusted local name.
Yale
Yale is a global lock brand, also part of ASSA ABLOY. Its Unity range is designed for Australian doors, with digital deadlocking entrance locks and a matching lock for security screen doors. You can control them with the Yale Home app, a key card or tag, or a Yale smart keypad. The Assure range adds touchscreen keypads with Bluetooth and app access.
Good for: smart home fans who want full app control, and matching the front door with the security screen.
Not sure which one suits you? Tell us how you want to get in and what door you have, and we will recommend a few options.
Digital lock or smart lock: what is the difference?
They are the same family of locks. “Digital” usually means you open it with a code, tag, card or fingerprint. “Smart” usually means it also connects to your phone, so you can lock up, share access and see who came and went from an app. Many locks do both.
Digital door locks, keypad locks and keyless entry: what do the names mean?
People search for the same thing under many names. A keypad lock opens with a code you type on the door. Keyless entry is any lock that works without a key, including keypads, cards, tags, fingerprints and phone apps. An electronic door lock is the same idea, powered by batteries. All of them sit under what we call digital and smart locks. Our guides explain the details: which keypad lock for which door and what smart locks are and how they work.
Which digital lock suits your door?
The right lock depends on the door, how many people use it and how you want to get in. As a starting point:
- Want many ways in, from an Australian brand: McGrath. It suits front doors, gates and light commercial doors.
- Gates, granny flats and short-stay rentals: Lion Head, with a WiFi gateway if you want remote access.
- Busy households and narrow aluminium doors: Lockton.
- Simple PIN and tag entry at a fair price: Carbine.
- A door that already has a Lockwood 001: Lockwood.
- Full app control, or matching your front door and security screen: Yale.
Who we fit digital locks for
- Home owners who are tired of keys. Rekeying is the other option, if you only need the old keys to stop working: rekeying.
- Holiday-rental hosts who want each guest to get their own code. See smart locks for Airbnb and holiday rentals.
- Older people and anyone who finds keys fiddly. See smart locks for people with disabilities and older Australians.
- Small businesses that want codes or cards for staff. See our commercial locksmith page.
Ways to open a digital lock
- PIN code: change it whenever you like, and give different people their own codes.
- Tag, card or fob: tap to open. Handy for kids, older family members and staff.
- Phone app: lock and unlock from your phone, and share access with others.
- Fingerprint: on some models, nothing to carry at all.
- Backup key: many models keep a key override for peace of mind.
Why people switch to digital locks
- No keys to lose, and no one can copy a key they never had.
- You decide who can get in, and you can remove access at any time.
- Let a tradie, cleaner or relative in without hiding a key under the mat.
- Many models lock automatically behind you.
- Some show you who came and went, and when.
- Easier access for older people and anyone who finds keys fiddly.
Moving into a new home and just want the old keys to stop working? Rekeying might be all you need.
How installation works
- We check your door. We look at the door, the existing lock and how you want to get in.
- You choose a lock. We recommend models from the brands above that suit your door and budget.
- We install it. We fit the lock and make sure it is aligned properly. A lock that rubs or binds drains its batteries fast, so this matters.
- We set it up with you. We add your codes, tags or phone and show you how everything works, including the backup options.
If your door needs work first, we can also look after lock installation and repairs.
Lock playing up? See what to check when a digital lock isn’t working.
What customers say
“Lost my keys in Duncraig and needed an urgent unlock and replacement. Came straight away and got it sorted. Highly recommend! Thank you!”
“On time and efficient! Highly recommend if you’re around the Kingsley area or anywhere in Perth.”
“Amazing service very prompt and professional would use again”
Common questions
Will a digital lock fit my door?
Most digital locks fit standard timber, metal and aluminium doors, but it depends on the lock and how your door is prepared. We check your door first and recommend a lock that suits it, so there are no surprises on the day.
What happens if the batteries go flat?
Most locks warn you well before the batteries run out. If they do go flat, you can usually still get in with a backup key or by powering the lock from outside with an emergency battery terminal. We show you how when we install it.
Can I still use a key?
Many models keep a backup key override. Others are fully keyless. We can help you choose either way.
Do I need WiFi?
Not for everyday use. Keypad, tag and fingerprint locks work on their own. You only need WiFi, and sometimes a gateway hub, if you want to control the lock from your phone when you are away from home.
What if I forget my code or lose my phone?
You can use your backup method, such as a tag, fingerprint or key, to get in and then reset the code. If you are stuck outside, call us and we will help you get back in.
Are smart locks secure?
A quality digital lock from a reputable brand is very secure when it is installed properly. Keep the firmware updated, use codes that are hard to guess, and delete codes you no longer need.
What is the difference between a keypad lock and a smart lock?
A keypad lock opens with a code you type on the door. A smart lock also connects to your phone, so you can share access and check the lock from an app. Many locks do both. We’ll tell you what the lock you choose can and can’t do before we fit it.
Can you fit a digital lock on a business or office door?
Yes. We supply and fit digital locks that open by code, card or fob, on a door or two at a time. We don’t install networked digital lock systems.
My digital lock has stopped working. What should I check first?
Check the batteries and try your backup key or tag first. Our guide, what to check when a digital lock isn’t working, has the steps. If it still won’t open, call us.
Want a digital lock fitted? Call us on 0427 580 823 or send us an enquiry.