I just had a new opener installed and read the directions to the wireless keypad. It seems to be a simple thing to zero out an old pin number and enter in a new one. It's so easy, in fact, that it seems like I could take these instructions, wander around neighborhood homes until I find similar units, and reprogram keypads and gain entry to people's garages. Am I missing something here, or is this a really ridiculous security flaw?
2007-11-11 03:28:43 · 9 answers · asked by usafsooner 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I am at an apartment community with 100 garages that I maintain. Each one has a key pad. In order for the code to be changed, you have to press the button on the motor head, and then enter your pin number. It will only open that door.
A remote opener uses a different frequency and for security reasons, "most newer models" generate a different frequency at each use. So as would be thief's can't get in.
2007-11-11 03:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a very old saying in the security business that's true as it can be. " Locks only keep honest people out." If a thief really wants to get into your home he or she can find a way to do it. The real deterrent is to have a system that, when activated, calls a local law enforcement agency or security company and emits a loud siren noise of some sort. Don't know whether you've ever seen the TV commercial where a fellow is setting in his kitchen pressing a button on a remote control while asking his wife if she knows what it is supposed to control. She, of course, has no clue what he's talking about and every time he pushes it while setting in his kitchen, it's making his neighbors garage door go up and down, banging into her car each time. It's funny, and probably not far from the truth.
2007-11-11 04:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by Corky R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine is wired through the inside opener switch box and one wire has to be disconnected there in order to change the codes to whatever I want. Also, I think mine has to be opened with the code I originally set before it can be changed to a new code. So, someone would have to know your original code in order to change the code. If they know the original, they are in anyway as it auto opens the door.
2007-11-11 04:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by ozarks bum 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have faith in your neighbors. In most parts of the US, burglary is not a problem.
I have a keypad security system too, and have used one for my entire life. Not one break-in.
2007-11-11 03:32:08 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Killigan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't keep anything too valuable in there, some automobile openers can read any code and open the door and airplane transponders can open doors and sometimes your opener will accidentally open someone elses' door.
2007-11-11 03:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by geiniusbobiknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some studies say there are only a said # if frequencies. some garage doors can simplely be shook vigerously to be activated.
2007-11-11 03:33:42 · answer #6 · answered by otto t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are correct, criminals can just get a garage opener, and drive around neighborhoods until they find one that matches the same ID
2007-11-11 03:32:40 · answer #7 · answered by Zenkai 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nothing is really secure, if there is a will there is a way.
2007-11-11 03:32:59 · answer #8 · answered by dugramos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are.people make up their own codes so you cant guess them
2007-11-11 03:31:46 · answer #9 · answered by john 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋