About fingerprint entry & other keyless door opening systems

Our ekey keyless entry system must be purchased in conjunction with our motorised lock. You cannot have it fitted on its own. The motorised lock is an electrical component designed for keyless entry systems that automatically engages the multipoint lock when the door is closed. 

With our standard multipoint lock (non-motorised) your door stays shut on the latch when the door is closed, you need to use the thumb turn on the inside or key on the outside to fully lock and secure the door. The motorised lock does this automatically. 

Keyless entry systems can only work with an electrical based lock as they need to be wired together to work as one.

In the event of a power cut, if the door is closed it will automatically stay locked for security purposes - this gives particular reassurance for when you're out of the house. In the unlikely circumstance the door happens to be open at the time of a power outage, the door will remain unlocked.

Either way, the door can still be locked or unlocked manually during a power cut. From inside, this will be as normal by using the thumbturn (this is a fixed, small metal turn that unlocks the door from the inside). From the outside, you can use a standard key (provided) to override the system and unlock the door when the power's out.

You can have a different entry system to our ekey fingerprint entry (Control 4 and Savant are other popular 3^rd party systems) but as described above, we would still need to fit your door with a motorised lock. We cannot supply another 3rd party entry system and we do not fit or wire onsite - see more about fitting & installation in the dropdown below.  

Our motorised lock will be suitable for most keyless entry systems on the market, let your supplier know that it will be a motorised lock and they will be able to confirm. Or feel free to check with us if you're feeling unsure.

Urban Front are supply only. Our doors are delivered as full doorsets including frames, hinges, locks, weatherseals + any extras all fitted, but you will need someone to install the door for you (a capable builder, joiner or carpenter can help here).

If you have chosen our ekey & motorised lock system or motorised lock for use with a 3rd party system, all relevant components and cables will be fitted ready for installation - you will need an electrician onsite to complete the wiring.

We provide you with an instruction manual/videos etc to help with fitting.

The motorised lock needs to be connected to an entry system, it can't work on its own with standard key entry (although it can be overridden with a key in the event of a power cut as described in the point above).

However, if the idea of the lock automatically engaging appeals but you don't want or need keyless entry, we also have a self-locking version that is mechanical instead of electrical. This works in the same way as the motorised version in that the lock will engage when you close the door, but you will still use a key to unlock the door, rather than using a fingerprint or code. This lock will not require an electrician onsite.

Yes to both! The only difference for you between the 2 opening styles is the placement of the fingerprint reader. 

On a hinged opening, this will be on the door itself. On a pivot opening, it will be on the frame.

The price of the systems and fitting into your door for delivery:

ekey fingerprint entry and motorised locking, £1710 +VAT 

Motorised locking for 3^rd party entry system, £870 +VAT

As mentioned above, these prices are supply only, you will need a door installer and electrician onsite to complete door/lock fitting.

(prices correct as of May 2022, please check with our sales team for most up-to-date pricing)