Understanding the Locks & Latches Category
The Locks & Latches category, identified by the ID 503730, falls under the path Hardware > Locks & Keys > Locks & Latches. It is designed for security hardware used to secure doors, gates, or specific access points in residential and commercial environments.
Products That Belong Here
This category is intended for mechanical and electronic security devices. Based on real-world examples from the US market, this includes items such as:
- Traditional mechanical locks like rim cylinders, padlocks, and keyed entry ball knobs.
- Security reinforcement hardware such as door guardian locks, door reinforcement plates, and hotel-style door guards.
- Modern electronic security, including smart locks with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or biometric fingerprint scanners.
- Specific door hardware like flip locks for barn doors and heavy-duty jimmy-resistant deadlocks.
What Does Not Belong Here
Do not place products in this category that belong to related hardware classifications. If your item falls into one of the following, use the appropriate category instead:
- Key Card Entry Systems: For digital access card readers and fob-based entry hardware.
- Key Blanks: For unfinished metal keys that require cutting.
- Key Caps: For decorative or functional covers designed to identify or protect key heads.
Feed Implementation
To assign this category in your product feed, use the numeric value 503730 or the full string: Hardware > Locks & Keys > Locks & Latches. While this attribute is optional, providing it manually prevents Google from miscategorizing your inventory. Note that product_type is a separate, merchant-defined field and does not replace the required google_product_category taxonomy structure.