JESUIT - gadget@TTS -Ep22- MyKey2300 RFID Lock

[MonsterMadden12]

What happens when the batteries die

[gadgettts]

@MonsterMadden12,

4:30



[curtmondo]

where do you actually buy these from?

[peterfrankjohnson]

Someone could vandalise the unit by hooking up over 22 volts to the 9v pins and fry the chips inside rendering the device useless and the occupant locked out of the house.

This action could also potentially supply power to the deadbolt and open the door in an incredibly simple manner.

Someone could clone the RFID chip, or the USB card or watch you enter the code.

This makes your house more insecure seeing as there were two problems with normal locks, copying the keys and picking the lock.

[gadgettts]

peterfranjohnson,

1. They passed ~1 million volts through the unit and it didn't do anything to the electronics.

2. Yes you can clone, but this is EXTREMELY short-range RFID. They would have to be within 3 feet of you and the lock.

3. There is NOTHING more insecure than a physical tumbler lock. I can pick one of those in under a minute... and I'm not that good at it.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[izlude2]

@gadgettts i've got some microwave emitters that are pretty pocket sized... though i wouldn't dare put it in my pocket :P how would the chips fare against the microwaves? i made the emitters as a side project when i was taking the transformers for some tesla coils.

[gadgettts]

@izlude2,

Even the most powerful pocket microwave emitter would probably not affect a circuit board that was enclosed in a block of steel.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[powercord123456]

wat, u can open it without key...

7:42

if im wrong can someone explain wat he means

[gadgettts]

powercord123456,

There is no mechanical key. It's an electronic lock.

[powercord123456]

i mean without card or fob

[gadgettts]

There's a keypad on the unit... you can use that.

[powercord123456]

i mean at 7:42 he says about opening without fob by holding for 3 second soo am i right

[gadgettts]

No... You can CLOSE the deadbolt by holding the exterior button for three seconds.

[powercord123456]

omg soz im a retard thanks XD

[KitCloudkickerUK]

What if the lock malfunctions, Electronic stuff does fuck up now and then.

[gadgettts]

Thanks when you bring out the XXL boot.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[KitCloudkickerUK]

A secure Mechanical override would have been appreciated.

Perhaps they should have thought about that, perhaps they did but just being too cheap to put one on.

[gadgettts]

KitCloudKickerUK,

First... love the TaleSpin reference!

Second, I think they were more concerned about a "secure Mechanical override" (aka "a lock") would defeat one of the main purposes of the lock, which is that it CANNOT be picked. (ANY mechanical lock can be picked.)

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[KitCloudkickerUK]

Pleased Someone can Remember Talespin.Kudos ( :P))

Over time any lock can be picked providing You have the right tools, Skill and time to do it in, They Could have given the owner the choice of Cylinder to put in the lock such as the Abloy protec or Evva MCS.

[HCDDWarhero]

What if you go on vacation for like a long time and batteries run out?

[gadgettts]

HCDDWarhero,

There is a 9volt port at the bottom of the unit that will allow you to temporarily power the unit. There is also terminals for hooking up house power. -- It all depends on how redundant you want the lock to be.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[mighell]

what about cloning the RFID ? -.-

[agentorangetechno]

mybe its for people for when they start injecting RFID chips into the human body

lost your keys., no problem. just use the RFID in your hand.

[Lockylew]

swiping that card would make it so much easier after you've been out drinking :)

[hotlatinmonkey]

I came across gadgettts by doing a search on Nabaztags. Now I can't stop watching all the videos. Say it loud.. I'm a geek and I'm proud!

[gadgettts]

Thanks HotLatingMonkey... we appreciate the compliment... now if we could just back on schedule --- I've got a flu right now that would floor an elephant!

[toplobbyist]

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loyal to the survival of men kind

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[bluerox3]

LOL! I love technology, glad we live in a modern time

[armish777]

that's informative. Thanks man ;)

[akbullseye47]

its a bit of a sales pitch is it not?

[gadgettts]

It's always been difficult for me to tone down the salesman vibe because I'm a geek who really enjoys gadgets. We don't do negative reviews because the only products that make it into the show are the ones that I personally enjoy and use. -- We thought about making a "crappy product" roundup, but it gets difficult to do the show when PR people hate you!

[nummer304]

i dont think it sounds like a sales pitch, after all your not pressing it on someone to buy it. A review is simply that...a review...good job too. got my subscribe.

[babeybabie]

This is a great format. Its good to see more in depth explanations of the actual works of a device. Great show, thanks.

[gadgettts]

Thanks for watching! Your support is appreciated.

[bralen24]

I love it.

[sabriath]

Ok, of all the problems people come up with, I just had 1 problem with it, here's the scenario: Woman meets man, dates man, loves man, gives man keytag. Woman finds man to be alcoholic abuser, kicks man out, but can't get old RFID tag back...how would you delete that tag out without having to reprogram all the tags again?...

[sabriath]

...what I mean is, wouldn't it be great if it had another port that can be connected via usb to a computer to read what time people go in and out and to better alias names to keytags and disallow people when needed...who knows, maybe you find your daughter has been sneaking in at 1 in the morning? or does it already have this option, you should explain that.

[gadgettts]

This unit doesn't do data collection... but I believe that their upcoming lock will support that feature.

[sabriath]

Hopefully they do data collection next model, that would be nice for home and office, but for 300+ bucks, I'm pretty sure it'll only be seen in office (even the rich look for other means, like ...full cameras with heat sensor following and tagging, or security officer). Then again, even OJ's wife wasn't safe even if she had that device....ooo..snap. lol

[gadgettts]

Yeah... I would love that ability. Especially if them made it wireless so that I could manage everything from my network!

[sabriath]

I was thinking about making it wireless, but then again, wireless technology is proven time and time again that it is easily hacked (being a network engineer, I see it every day). The only way I can think of is to make it a 1-way system (the lock communicates entry details wirelessly, but need a hardline to create/edit access). Seeing details like "John enters 11:30" wouldn't give up key information =)

[gadgettts]

You would need to reprogram all the tags. But that would only take a few seconds. --- Here's a better scenario: Woman meets man, man dates woman, woman gives man a combination to get into house, man meets a younger woman, woman finds out man is a playa', woman changes key code. Rinse -- Repeat!

[gadgettts]

No need to say sorry... I'm just happy you watched!

[Patrick0666]

cool.

[motoronna]

Very interesting. They've covered the power-failure angle nicely, but what happens when the motor fails? (I presume there's a small motor that opens the deadbolt?) If you are inside, you can use the manual dial, but what happens if you are outside?

[gadgettts]

Motor failure (or ANY electronic failure) would effectively lock you out. You would have to find another way in, or break the door jam. To be fair to MyKey however, the chances of an electronic failure that would leave the mechanism completely inoperable is less probable that the pins in a traditional deadbolt rusting into place.

Still... I like the fact that you are thinking of possible scenarios!

[gadgettts]

There are two methods to combat that problem. First, there is a power port built into the device that allows you to connect it to building power if it is availible. Secondly, there are two small contacts above the keypad that allow you to connect a 9V battery and temporarily power up the unit.

[Subfightr]

a religious father eh?.. why?

[gadgettts]

Subfightr: --- They had a great signing bonus! :)

[Subfightr]

lol.

good ole bribery

[infamousmfox]

He voids warranties :O

[wafikky]

I just watched your Nabaztag episode and the newer version has a RFID reader. Will the RFID keys from this lock work with the bunny?

[geeksmack]

$200 for a door lock? I like geek stuff, but seriously, who can afford that?

[geekg3rl]

I might actually buy this one. I've alwayas wanted an electronic lock.

[nicanis2000]

Nice review. I like these more than the ones you do when you don't really go into all the little things about the gadget. Do this more.

[bryant1316]

Cool.