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kinginvercargill

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#288854 27-Jul-2021 22:11
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So i was at the gym earlier and was putting my gym bag + wallet in the locker, and then locked it with my good old normal padlock (aka padlock and key). While i was working out it crossed my mind that every time I work out I have my phone & earphones (for the good old workout tunes 🙂), as well as my Gym Towel and keys.

 

It got me thinking whether i could reduce the clutter and get a sort of a Bluetooth/Smart kind of padlock that I could use to lock my gear, using my phone or smart watch to unlock it.

 

Looking on amazon there are a few types out there, but before taking a gamble and buying a random one, I was wondering if anyone on here has had any experience with a smart padlock before, and what are their thoughts and recommendations?

 

Some of the ones I have seen on amazon are:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Fingerprint-Bluetooth-Waterproof-MEGAFEIS-Biometric/dp/B07PHQNTHL/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Smart+Padlock&qid=1627380410&sr=8-5

 

https://www.amazon.com/Tapplock-lite-Fingerprint-Bluetooth-Biometric/dp/B07KX63V24/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=Smart+Padlock&qid=1627380410&sr=8-8

 

https://www.amazon.com/Fingerprint-Bluetooth-Anti-Theft-Suitable-Backpack/dp/B097H5Y5HL/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=Smart+Padlock&qid=1627380410&sr=8-12

 

 


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  #2750971 27-Jul-2021 22:49
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This is probably not very helpful but LockpickingLawyer has a very dim view of fingerprint padlocks

 

 

 

P.S if you're in Invercargill we should meet for coffee or something sometime...





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  #2750981 27-Jul-2021 23:23
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danielfaulknor:

This is probably not very helpful but LockpickingLawyer has a very dim view of fingerprint padlocks

 

 

Or any kind of electronic lock in general. However since you can open most padlocks in seconds with a shim, I don't think a Bluetooth-openable padlock will be that less secure.

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