A four-digit indoor code adds an adult authorization step for families managing a known risk of a child leaving home unsupervised
DENVER, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bestkid announces the U.S. availability of its Child Safety Smart Lock (model MD11), a connected deadbolt that gives adults control over interior unlocking when a child can reach and operate the lock from inside the home.
With Child Safety Mode active, turning the interior thumbturn alone does not unlock the door. An authorized adult enters a confidential four-digit code using four physical buttons on the indoor panel, and a blue indicator shows when the mode is active.
Adult Control on the Inside of the Door
As children grow and learn how door hardware works, a familiar front door can become easier for them to open. Bestkid MD11 addresses that everyday change by adding adult authorization to interior unlocking. It is designed for households managing a known risk of a child leaving home unsupervised, including some families of autistic children or children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who have an identified risk of leaving home without an adult.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cites parent-survey findings that about half of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder were reported to wander. American Academy of Pediatrics guidance recommends securing the home, keeping exterior doors shut and locked, and considering door alarms.
How Child Safety Mode Changes Interior Unlocking
In Normal Mode, a person inside can open the door by turning the interior thumbturn, as with a conventional residential deadbolt. In Child Safety Mode, an adult uses the four physical buttons to enter the indoor code and unlock locally. The code should remain known only to responsible adults and should not be shared with a child.
For a creator-led look at indoor code-based unlocking and everyday access options, watch Jake Tech Reviews’ demonstration of the Bestkid smart lock.
Through the companion app, caregivers can manage supported lock functions and access permissions, review activity records and receive notifications. Near the lock, supported operations use Bluetooth without requiring home Wi-Fi. Remote unlocking requires an available internet connection and will not work if the home network or the lock’s connection is unavailable.
If the Child Safety Mode code is unavailable, an adult can follow the local reset procedure and then use the interior thumbturn to open the door, without the code, Wi-Fi or remote app access. Adults should follow the product’s reset instructions.
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