A digital or smart entrance set is a complete front door hardware package, combining a handle set, deadlock, and electronic access such as a keypad or app, designed for the main entry point rather than internal doors. These sets suit both single residential front doors and multifamily buildings needing keyless access across many units.
What's in a digital entrance set
A digital front door set typically bundles an entrance handle or knob, a deadlock or deadbolt, and an electronic access module in one matched package, so the whole entry point is covered rather than just one component. This differs from a standalone digital handle or lever, since an entrance set is built specifically for the security and weather exposure demands of a main door rather than an internal one.
Residential digital front door setups
For a house, a digital front door set generally means replacing the existing handle and deadlock with a matched unit that adds keypad, app, or fingerprint access on top of the same mechanical security, so the door can still be opened with a physical key as a backup. This suits households wanting to hand out temporary codes to tradespeople, cleaners, or visiting family without duplicating keys, and to check who has entered and when through an app log.
Multifamily and commercial keyless entry
Multifamily keyless entry refers to fitting digital entrance sets across apartment buildings, strata complexes, or rental portfolios, where a property manager needs to issue and revoke access codes for tenants without physically rekeying doors between tenancies. This is a distinct use case from a single household set, since it usually involves managing access across many units from a central system, assigning unique codes per tenant, and removing access instantly when a lease ends rather than waiting for a locksmith visit.
Why multifamily buildings choose digital entrance sets
Turnover between tenants is the main driver, since rekeying every unit after each lease is slow and costly, while a digital entrance set only needs a code reset. Strata and rental managers also benefit from being able to issue short-term codes for trades, inspections, or cleaners without cutting new keys, and some systems allow codes to expire automatically after a set date.
Security and backup entry
Entrance sets designed for main doors are built to a higher security standard than internal lever locks, generally including deadlock-grade bolts and weather-resistant electronics rated for outdoor exposure. Battery backup and physical key override are standard on most entrance-grade digital sets, so a flat battery or electronic fault doesn't lock anyone out permanently.
Choosing between residential and multifamily-grade sets
A single household generally only needs app or keypad access with a handful of user codes, while a multifamily property benefits from a set that supports a larger number of unique codes and centralised management across multiple doors. Checking the maximum number of stored codes and whether the system supports remote management is worthwhile before specifying a set for a multi-unit building.
Delivery across Australia
Digital and smart entrance sets ship Australia-wide, with 60-day returns on all orders if a set doesn't suit the door or property once fitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a digital entrance set?
A digital entrance set typically bundles an entrance handle, a deadlock or deadbolt, and an electronic access module such as a keypad or app connection in one matched package. It's built for main entry doors rather than internal doors.
What is multifamily keyless entry?
It refers to fitting digital entrance sets across apartment buildings, strata complexes, or rental properties, allowing a property manager to issue and revoke access codes per tenant without rekeying doors between leases. Access is usually managed centrally across many units.
Can a digital front door still be opened with a physical key?
Most entrance-grade digital sets include a physical key override as a backup, alongside battery backup for the electronic module. This means a flat battery or electronic fault doesn't lock anyone out permanently.
Why would a strata or rental property use digital entrance sets?
Rekeying every unit after each tenant turnover is slow and costly, while a digital entrance set only needs a code reset. Property managers can also issue short-term codes for trades or inspections without cutting new keys.
How many user codes can a digital entrance set store?
This varies by model, so check the maximum number of stored codes and whether the system supports remote or centralised management before specifying a set for a multi-unit building. Single households generally need far fewer codes than a multifamily property.
