Quick guide to choosing locks and cylinders for home security

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Home security begins with doors. And we mean this literally. Choosing the right lock for each entrance – from armoured doors to main apartment block doors and external gates – is the first step in the direction of protecting people, valuable objects and spaces. There is a wide range of products on the market today: traditional mechanical locks, high-security cylinders, motorised locks, smart locks and connected systems.

In this guide we help you find your way through these more effectively with a focus on CISA solutions – long-term bywords for security and reliability in the residential locks sector.

1. Entrance doors

Doors are the main entry points to our homes and should be protected with high-security cylinders designed to hold out against attempts at forced entry via bumping, picking, drilling and extraction.

A cutting-edge cylinder like CISA RS5 gives you:

  • mechanical anti-forced-entry patents;
  • an ownership card to control duplication;
  • a modular breakage and extraction system;
  • the potential to integrate a keyed alike system.

Its certified, long-lasting components make it the ideal choice for anyone looking for maximum protection at home.

2. Apartment block main entrances

The main entrance is the primary filter between a residential block and the outside world and automatic closing and controlled opening is a must. The most effective solution? A lock like CISA MATIC which:

  • closes on its own whenever the door comes into contact with the frame [automatically locks when the door is closed;
  • allows for remote opening even when the door is securely locked;
  • enables the door to remain open at fixed times;
  • provides indication of door status.

A system whose user-friendliness and constantly active protection are popular with apartment block administrators and residents.

3. External gates

Gates are often exposed to the elements and need strong, hardwearing locks. CISA PC 11000 is ideal for external gates. It:

  • is certified to EN 14846 – Grade 3 security against forced entry;
  • opens and closes even in the event of voltage drops;
  • enables the gate to remain open at fixed hours;
  • is highly corrosion resistant and ideal at the seaside and in other challenging environments.

A practical way of protecting access to gardens, private roads and private car parks.

4. Smart locks

Anyone looking for maximum convenience and remote control may want to opt for a motorised and connected lock which can be integrated into a domotics system.

CISA Domo Connexa allows you to:

  • open and close doors by smartphone, including remotely;
  • get notifications on door status in real time;
  • set up temporary credentials for guests, home helps, babysitters and maintenance staff;
  • open doors via voice assistants.

It’s ideal for anyone looking for an intelligent solution, including in access management terms, with all the reliability of the CISA brand.

5. How to choose: some tips

  • Assess the context: home or apartment block main door, gate or internal door?
  • Opt for certified locks which are strong and compatible with your doors and windows.
  • Consider your needs: protection, automation, remote control?
  • If you have multiple entrances to manage, think about a keyed-alike system, which enables you to open multiple doors with just one key.
  • Go for a qualified installer who can give you a state-of-the-art job.

Want to find out more about the locks best suited to your home?

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