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

Keep Your Space Safe and SecuDisclaimer: This review is honest and unbiased, and I have not been compensated or paid for this review.The Addalock portable door lock by Rishon Enterprises Inc. is a game changer for anyone who values safety and security. This lock is not only easy to use, but it also provides an additional layer of protection for your home, apartment, or dorm room.One of the standout features of this lock is its portability. You can take it with you on the go and use it for added security in hotels, AirBNBs, or any other short-term rentals. It's small enough to fit in your travel bag, so you can always stay safe while on vacation or a business trip.Installation is a breeze and requires no tools. The lock is designed to be used on most doors that are hinged and swing inwards. The bolt or latch of the door lock does NOT have to fit through the hole of the Addalock for it to work. This makes it a great option for apartment security, as a child safety lock, and for a secure college dorm room.The Addalock is also incredibly durable, with a metal body that is engraved with the Addalock logo. This is how you know you have the real and original Addalock portable door lock. It comes with a red Addalock storage pouch, so you can easily store it when not in use.Overall, the Addalock portable door lock is a great investment for anyone who wants to ensure the safety and security of their living space. It's easy to use, durable, and portable, making it a versatile option for a variety of settings. As the creators of the Original Addalock and the Burglabar, Rishon Enterprises Inc. has a track record of promoting safety, security, and privacy for everyday life, home, or away.re with Addalock Portable Door Lock

Works great. Easy to use. Nice to have more security.

“This is an amazing invention. My apartment complex doesn’t allow anything to be installed on exterior doors—no chains, no security bars. But I never felt secure relying only on the standard door locks, and this device solved that problem. It’s ingenious. It's portable, affordable, well-made, and works perfectly.”

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!