Do you remember the last time you carried a physical key?
For most households, smart locks have become a standard feature for new home renovations. We enjoy the convenience of unlocking with a single touch of a fingerprint or a quick password input, as if we have completely bid farewell to “key anxiety”.
However, with the growing popularity of smart locks, a new concern has emerged: as unlocking methods multiply, is our “first line of defense” at the door truly secure enough?
Today, in 2026, AIEN Intelligent believes: real security is not about stacking functions, but about ultimate protection for every detail of door unlocking.
I. Carrying On the Classic — Why Do We Still Insist on “Dummy Passwords”?
Among various unlocking methods, passwords may seem the most traditional, yet they are also the most vulnerable to security flaws.
Have you ever experienced this?
With a stranger standing behind you, you hurriedly enter your password, afraid it might be memorized.
After long-term use, several buttons on the keypad show obvious wear and tear, essentially writing your password on the door.
This is why AIEN Intelligent smart locks always come standard with dummy password technology.
What is a Dummy Password?
Simply put, you can enter random numbers before and after your correct password. As long as the string contains the continuous and correct password, the lock will recognize and unlock.
Example:
Your real password is 202603#.
With dummy password protection, you can enter: 583921 202603# 746182.
Observers will only see a long string of numbers and cannot tell which part is the real password. The keypad will also be covered with messy fingerprints, leaving no clues for those with malicious intent.
II. Beyond Passwords: What Other Easily Overlooked Security Blind Spots?
Dummy passwords protect the “input process”, but a truly safe home requires guarding more details. Here are the top 3 new concerns of household users in 2026:
Blind Spot 1: What if a child or elderly person is home alone and someone knocks?
This worries many working families. When kids come home early or seniors stay alone, should they open the door to strangers?
AIEN Intelligent Solution: Indoor HD Screen + Remote Video Intercom
Our new smart lock is equipped with a 4-inch HD indoor display. Family members can clearly see who is outside without opening the door. For couriers or strangers, they can also make remote video calls via the mobile App — even when you’re at work, you can “screen” visitors for your family.
Blind Spot 2: What if cleaners or repairmen visit, and you don’t want to give a permanent password?
Many families face this dilemma: you hire hourly workers, nannies, or book repair services, but don’t want them to know your permanent password. Giving it out feels unsafe; not giving it prevents access.
AIEN Intelligent Solution: Time-Limited Temporary Password
Via the mobile App, you can generate a temporary password that is only valid within a set period, with precise settings:
- Valid from: 2:00 PM today
- Expires at: 5:00 PM today
- Usage limit: 1 time only
Send this password to cleaners or repairmen. They can only enter during that window, and it expires automatically. This supports temporary access without frequently changing your main password, truly achieving “Share the password, keep the security”.
Blind Spot 3: Stepping out briefly for trash or delivery without keys, worried the door isn’t locked?
This is common anxiety: you step out for a moment without keys, but can’t stop wondering — is the door properly locked?
AIEN Intelligent Solution: Real-Time Lock Status Alerts + One-Tap Remote Locking
- Status Alerts: After closing the door, the lock automatically checks if it’s fully shut. If the door is ajar, your phone immediately receives a reminder: “Door not securely closed, please check.”
- Remote Locking: If you’re already downstairs and suddenly doubt the lock, open the App to check status. If unlocked, simply tap “Remote Lock” — the lock will respond instantly. No need to go back, no unnecessary anxiety.
III. Back to Basics — The Physical Key Remains the Last Line of Defense
No matter how advanced electronic technology becomes, AIEN Intelligent always upholds one principle: the mechanical key will never be removed.
We recommend every user store emergency mechanical keys in an office drawer or car glove box — not inside the home. This way, even if the lock runs out of battery or electronic components malfunction, you will always have a way home.
Conclusion
From dummy passwords to remote locking, from indoor screens to temporary codes, the security standard of smart locks keeps evolving.
What remains unchanged is AIEN Intelligent’s original intention: to make door opening simpler, and the home door more trustworthy.
In 2026, let’s redefine the sense of security of home — together.
