Yes, Matt Lauer had a switch by his desk so he could remotely lock the door of his office after people entered.
I suppose maybe he rigged that up himself, but the way the unions work in that business, it’s not very likely.
I don't see Lauer being very handy.
"Why didn't I have some of these doors when I was president?! The Vast Rightwing Conspiracy deprived me of this!"