One, what type of lock is commonly used in general hotels?
From traditional mechanical locks to electronic door locks, and further integration with hotel management systems, the development of hotel locks has been rapid. The emergence of electronic locks, in particular, has accelerated this trend. With various options available, such as IC locks, RF (radio frequency) induction locks, and TM locks, most hotels in China still use IC locks. However, newly built hotels typically opt for RF induction locks due to the transformative impact of RF technology on traditional, contact-based systems.
Two. Are the door locks on the hotel rooms secure?
First, using keypads in hotels and other establishments is not very convenient. Second, to determine if a keypad lock is secure, one must understand the operating principle of the keypad lock. Essentially, a keypad lock is a mechanical lock that uses an embedded electronic program to control a motor. When the motor receives a command, it rotates and opens the mechanical lock.
China requires smart locks to have a mechanical key as a backup for opening, so the most important evaluation criteria for smart locks is whether the lock core meets Class B or higher standards. Other evaluation criteria include whether there is an emergency power supply, the speed of fingerprint recognition, the ability to manually lock, and the ability to control both the main and secondary locks.
Please note that no lock is 100% secure, and it is important to have a strong security awareness to ensure the safety of the hotel property.