Fingerprint Padlock vs Keypad Padlock: Which Keyless Padlock Should You Buy?
A padlock is the one lock almost every Indian household owns, and the one whose key is most often lost. Smart padlocks solve that: you open them with a fingerprint or a code instead of a key. Here is how to choose one, and where they make the most sense.
ARMOUR: a keyless fingerprint padlock with an armoured body.
Where a smart padlock helps
- Gates and shutters of shops, godowns and garages, where several people need access.
- Store rooms, sheds and terrace doors at home.
- Lockers at the gym, office or school.
- Bags and suitcases when travelling.
- Rented spaces and PGs, where keys keep getting copied.
A traditional keyed padlock: keys get lost, copied or jammed. Photo: Unsplash
Fingerprint vs keypad
Fingerprint padlocks
You enrol the fingers of the people who should have access. Opening takes a second, and there is nothing to share, lose or copy. Fingerprint padlocks are ideal when the same few people open the lock every day.
OTODOR ARMOUR is a keyless fingerprint padlock with an armoured body, made for gates, shutters, lockers, sheds and store rooms. It costs ₹1,899 at the time of writing. We also offer FREDDY, a compact fingerprint padlock, on request.
Keypad padlocks
You open them with a code, which you can share with anyone over the phone and change later. Keypad padlocks suit places where access changes often, like a shared store room or a holiday home.
OTODOR VAULTEX is our smart keypad padlock, priced at ₹1,200 at the time of writing.
VAULTEX opens with a keypad code.
What to check before buying
- Body and shackle strength: a hardened shackle and metal body resist cutting and prying.
- Weather resistance: for gates and shutters, choose a padlock made for outdoor use.
- Battery and charging: check how it charges and how it warns you before the battery runs low.
- Number of users: make sure it stores enough fingerprints or codes for everyone.
- Size: measure the hasp or chain the shackle must pass through.
Frequently asked questions
Are fingerprint padlocks secure?
A well-built fingerprint padlock is as strong as a good mechanical padlock of the same size, and it removes the risk of copied keys.
What if the battery runs out?
Smart padlocks warn you when the battery is low. Recharge it as soon as you see the warning.
Can I use it outdoors?
ARMOUR is built for outdoor use on gates and shutters. For any outdoor padlock, avoid leaving it under standing water.
Find the right one: browse all smart padlocks or ask us on WhatsApp at +91 72068 95607.
