I.Smart password lockCan a locksmith company open doors?
The locksmith company stated that smart password locks can be opened, but are difficult to open. They require prolonged technical unlocking or forced entry.
Locksmith companies state that there are three types of locks currently available: A-grade, B-grade, and super B-grade (or C-grade). According to a survey and statistics from the hardware and door-window industry, over 60% of households in China still use traditional A-grade locks, which are the locks that petty thieves favor, allowing even the most unskilled thief to open the lock in just three minutes.
Smart locks from most brands are either Grade B or Grade C locks. For security, most smart locks use lock cores of Grade B or higher, which ensures a stronger security performance compared to traditional Grade B locks. According to a locksmith company, opening a customer's Grade B or Grade C lock using technical methods typically takes at least 4 hours.
However, according to data from investigations conducted by the Ministry of Public Security, most petty thieves will give up attempting to pick a lock if they cannot do so within three minutes, let alone persisting for four hours in a public setting.
II.Smart password lockHow much does it cost to open a lock?
Locksmith companies charge fees, and there are no specific regulations or standards set by the government. Consumers can negotiate pricing with locksmith companies. As long as the locksmith company and the customer can reach an agreement on the price, the amount can be determined. Generally, the price for on-site lock opening ranges from 50 to 100 yuan, but it can also be 200 yuan.
The most common method used by locksmith companies is to inform consumers that the lock needs to be replaced. Often, many citizens will follow the advice of "experts" and purchase high-end security locks recommended by the locksmith company to ensure the safety of their homes, even at a high cost.
To better protect their rights, citizens should first agree on the price before hiring a locksmith to come on-site, and when changing locks, they should be rational and not blindly trust the locksmith's words to avoid being overcharged.