Door Lock Selector
Tell us the door, your security priority, budget and whether you want smart or mechanical — and we'll recommend the right lock type with a one-line why, an indicative ₹ band and a couple of alternatives. Indicative India 2026; treat costs as ranges that vary by city, brand and vendor.
Four quick questions
We weight your answers across six lock types and apply suitability rules (a bathroom gets a privacy latch, a gate gets an aldrop). This is guidance, not a spec — confirm the backset/handing, choose IS-marked / reputable-brand hardware, and keep a key backup for smart locks.
Your recommended lock
Mortise lock + cylinder
The Indian default for entry and bedroom doors — a strong sash lock mortised into the leaf with a key cylinder and lever handle.
Indicative price band: ₹1,500 – ₹6,000
Pick
Mortise
Mid-band ₹
₹3,500
installed, indicative
Alternative 1
Deadbolt (with mortise)
₹800 – ₹4,000
Alternative 2
Multipoint locking system
₹6,000 – ₹18,000
Mortise: security · convenience · cost
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Types of Door Locks for Indian Homes: Complete Buying Guide (2026)
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Home Doors & EntrancesSmart-Lock Door Compatibility in India (2026): Will It Actually Fit Your Door?
The measure-before-you-buy checklist: door type and build, your existing lock prep, thickness, backset, mortise case size, handing and cross-bore, and which smart-lock form factor each Indian door situation actually needs.
SecurityInstalling a Smart Lock in India: Step-by-Step for Indian Doors
How to fit a smart lock on a real Indian door — checking thickness, handing, and whether you have a mortise, rim or deadbolt fitting; removing the old lock; mounting the plate and spindle; loading batteries; pairing to the app or hub; setting PINs and fingerprints; testing and troubleshooting misalignment, battery and connectivity — with the backup key that must always work.
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