Addalock The Original Portable Door Lock for Travel & Home Security, 1-Piece Door Latch Lock for Houses, Apartments, Hotels, Motels, Dorms & AirBnBs - Lock the Door & Stay at Home or Away, 2 Pack

I'm a domestic abuse victim and have used Addalock for more than a decade. They were first sold on QVC. This is a better price and they've improved the product. Ways to use this: 1. KEEP YOUR EX OUT. If you have been a homemaker and get divorced your ex will probably have to co-sign for you to rent a place. They will give your ex a key to your home because he co-signed even if you have a restraining order. (It's perfectly legal although morally wrong and a loophole the law should fix.) If you find things missing or your cat terrorized when you come home, put these in the door. 2. KEEP YOUR NOSY LANDLORD OUT. I had a friend whose landlord kept going into her home while she was out. He terrorized her cats and she found things missing. Once she put these in the doors, it miraculously stopped. 3. HOTEL. These are perfect for putting in your hotel door so no one can disturb you while you're sleeping because we know the maids never read those DO NOT DISTURB signs on the door. 4. BREAK-INS. The way this works it can withstand a great deal of pressure, even someone trying to break down the door. I know. My ex tried kicking in the door and he couldn't. This is an inexpensive way to protect your safety and your home. If you have a rental, I recommend you change one of the locks in your home and use that door for going in and out, then putting these on all the other doors. It will give you much peace of mind and make you feel safe while you sleep. Although landlords are supposed to change locks between tenants they seldom do and the fact is strangers have keys to your home. Not to mention parking valets and anyone you've ever handed your keys to. This comes with two and they last forever. This makes the perfect gift for a single woman living alone.

Works well, within limitations of door jamb construction, to secure the door

Package arrived. Opened it and the two locks were nicely wrapped. Used one on one door in our home the first night. It worked as advertised. 5 stars for me.

I ordered this just a few days before leaving for a few weeks of travel. It comes in a very nice, "rip-stop-canvas" type carrying pouch that's small, thin, and deep red: thus, takes up next to no space in a suitcase, yet easily found when unpacking. As noted in the sales description of this device, it only works on doors that open in toward the room that you're seeking to make more secure. And yes, viewing the quick demo on You Tube will definitely aid the newcomer in understanding how this device works. I used it in a hotel in Instanbul, an "airbnb" flat in Ukraine, and a rented time-share in Cabo san Lucas. It worked fine in all of them. In fact, the biggest difficulty I had was using it in my own condo's door in Seattle. That's because the latter's door has very little "gap" between the edge of the door and that door's frame. As noted in the directions, if you can nudge a 25-cent coin between the door and its adjoining frame, then this Addalock (as in, of course "add-a-lock"), will work just fine. I'm a reasonably strong chap, and when I tried with some determination to open the door after installing the Addalock, I couldn't get the door to budge. That's not to say that a hefty guy, throwing himself at a normal house door a few times couldn't overcome the door. But that's a separate matter from whether the Addalock will keep the door latch itself from being opened. I found it provided added peace of mind. It's obvious that no hotel housekeeper is going to inadvertently enter your room when you've taken the few seconds to install the Addalock. I liked it enough that as soon as I returned home from my travels, I bought one for my girlfriend. It's worth noting that when I was shopping for hers, I discovered at least one outlet that offers 2 of these for only about 50% more than what several other retailers charge for just one. Given that it makes for a nifty little gift, I'd suggest finding the two-fer offer. Why didn't I give it 5 stars? It became apparent to me fairly quickly that if the frame next to the door handle is snug against a perpendicular wall, it's difficult to initially place the metal portion of the Addalock in place AND hold onto it whilst closing the door (thereafter easily adding the red "swage" piece). One obvious solution would be to add just a 1" or 2" long additional "L" or inward curved section to that metal piece, thus making it MUCH easier to hold onto during the brief installation process. But even as is, it's still a clever, and very satisfactory means of further securing yourself in a room when traveling . . .OR to improve your security at home, too!

The device is simple to install and price was good for an added protection for your home or apt,or when traveling. Shipping is good product is strong and looks durable.This is small and not bulky can be carried easily when in hotels.

I moved into this apartment a year ago, and have had to call maintenance for several repairs. I work from home and am usually here, so have been surprised to hear maintenance knock once, not wait for a reply, then use their key to come in. The first time I was almost at the door to open it and was surprised. The next time I was lying down for a nap when I became aware of a man in my *bedroom*. He was calmly fiddling with the broken window screen, and didn’t see me. “I knocked!” he said when I spoke, as if knocking once was enough. He had also plugged his phone charger into my outlet, so not only did I feel invaded but also disrespected. I then started to put a door jamb under the door while I was home, but the next time they had to fix something I heard no knock, just a commotion as he forced the door to open with the door jamb. So I ordered a doorbell for them to use instead of the single knock I can’t hear, and I ordered this. I’d like to see them try to sashay into my home now! My only concern is that, because I’m an oldish woman, if I were to have a medical emergency and couldn’t get to the door to remove this lock, the fire department would have to use an axe to get in. I’m not sure the building would approve of me using this, but I don’t care because what’s the alternative? Any of these maintenance guys could come in day or night, and that is frankly terrifying to me.

Didn't think about it until it arrived - it will not work if your door swings outward. Also, it's heavy - which makes it feel sturdy, but adds weight to your suitcase. Does come with a little pouch. But it's quirky. I put it on a door at home. I took like 2 minutes to get it OFF. I honestly am not sure I won't return this, as if there's a fire, this could be an issue. Definitely something you'd need to practice using before you "need" it. It's ok. Not great.

With all the craziness in the world and with travelers being targeted these were nice additions when I stay in hotels. Well built so no chance of it being broken, small size so not taking up a lot of room and ease of installation and removable makes it a mush have if you travel.

The funny things is that everyone is trying to sell something. It is thick and large and won’t suit any doors. Not sure what it is intended purpose are. It is only when you pay that it says in the instructions “may not suit all doors”.

Easy to use. Sturdy. Works very well. Love the case it comes in.

Works quite well, easy to install and if you travel with it, it is small enough to fit in your carryon.

Works well to secure door, but practise removing it in the pitch dark/with yr eyes closed. You may have to in an emergency situation.

Didnt work on my door, but fit nicely into my trashcan