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What is a smart lock vanity code? What does it do?

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2023-06-20

When you buy a smart lock, do you notice that the promotional materials on the password function column written "virtual password" four words. Although the guide has given you a detailed explanation, but in the actual application process, what is the use of this feature? And what are the benefits? Today, let's take a deeper look at this issue.

The reason for the birth of the virtual password

First of all, we start with the reason for the birth of the virtual password technology, according to information, the average person can remember in a short period of time irregular numbers, letters mostly 7 digits.

And not coincidentally, the smart lock password unlocking, the length of its verification password is usually in 6-8 bits, which makes the password was leaked increased risk; password set too long, for effective memory is also a big problem; some residents to improve residential security by often changing the password, but over time, it is also easy to forget the password, thus bringing more trouble to themselves.

For this reason, a "dummy password technology" has been created that can increase the length of passwords to improve security while making it easier for users to remember and use.

What is a "dummy password"?

A "dummy password" is a password that can be unlocked by adding several digits before or after the correct password (6 to 8 digits), as long as there is a consecutive correct password in between.

For example, if the correct password is 987654, you can add (8274) 987654 (2875) like this when you enter it. （The numbers in () are random numbers.

Benefits of dummy passwords

Dummy passwords have a higher security level than fixed passwords because they have the following features: the length can be increased at will, and the numbers before and after entering the correct password are random and changeable each time. This can greatly increase the security of passwords.

Therefore the dummy password can help us to use the password unlocking method, solve the following problems:

1、Fixed password is too short, afraid that someone will remember, really worried!

2, often change the password, really troublesome! 3, replace the long password, really hard to remember! 4, an acquaintance friend in, open the door with hand cover, really embarrassing!

5, the inconvenience of fingerprints to open the lock (fingerprints disabled or unclear), can also be opened without a key, really convenient!

Is there a limit to the length of the dummy password?

There is a limit to the length of the dummy password, which depends on the length of the password set by the manufacturer of the smart door lock, such as the manufacturer of the Denshi smart lock, the longest dummy password setting is 48 bits, then the total length of the dummy password and password can not exceed 48 bits. Of course, there are also set more, but not the more bits the better.

The dummy password lock is absolutely safe?

Now, most of the smart locks on the market, with a variety of unlocking functions, for more than one security needs, with a dummy password technology of the smart door lock is naturally more secure than the smart door lock without a dummy password, but not absolutely safe, so we must properly protect the password when using the password to open the lock, to prevent theft by other people who have the intention.

Smart locks, buy not only a lock, but also a security, peace of mind. Dr. Ha smart lock, we have been working hard to bring users a better experience, a more secure and comfortable environment.

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