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Post by Lurkingpea on Jul 5, 2024 19:15:04 GMT
Anyone have one of those doorknobs that have a code option? Are they secure? I hate having to dig in my purse and find my keys when I am bringing groceries or something in. Since I have a keyless car my keys are not already out when I get home. I also like to go for walks and don't want to carry keys with me. We keep the door locked all the time. Our current door knob is sticky for me despite trying several tricks and new keys, so now would be a good time to change. My husband is a little worried about security. Any suggestions?
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Post by Merge on Jul 5, 2024 19:19:05 GMT
We have a keypad deadbolt and like it because we don't have to remember keys or get them out to unlock the door. It's as secure as any other deadbolt. We like that we can input additional codes for the cleaning people, pet sitter, etc. and then delete them if we don't use them anymore.
Ours is older so it's not a "smart" deadbolt, but if I were buying one right now, I'd get one that worked with either Alexa or Google home, so it could be controlled remotely.
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Post by ntsf on Jul 5, 2024 19:23:08 GMT
we have them in various places and they are at least secure as anything else. You have to watch that you maintain the batteries. unless hard wired into house.
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Post by scrappinmama on Jul 5, 2024 19:33:40 GMT
Yes we have had one for a few years and it works great! I can open the door through the app, through the touchpad, create a separate password if I wanted to give someone temporary access (like construction crew or someone house sitting). I will get an alert when the battery needs to be changed. I can use Alexa with it as well.
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Post by Jennifer C on Jul 5, 2024 19:36:41 GMT
I have a doorknob on the back door that is coded. When I bring in groceries, I love it.
On the front door we put a smart lock. It really was hit and miss for me if I want to use my phone to lock or unlock. It drove my hubby crazy so now we have a coded one on the front. The problem was connecting to wifi.
Jennifer
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 5, 2024 19:54:16 GMT
Love it. We put a code on our garage door ages ago so the kids could let themselves in and out with their bikes. I got in the habit of never carrying keys as I either used the code or garage door opener. Bit me in the butt when we lost power one day and I couldn't get inside. I put a coded deadbolt on the back door and continue to live keyless. I change the batteries when we change the smoke alarms every year.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Jul 5, 2024 19:56:47 GMT
Thanks for all the feedback . Anyone purchased one recently or at least have a brand to suggest? Thanks again.
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 5, 2024 19:59:30 GMT
I live in a new townhouse community. We were given smart locks to install if we wanted. I did not install mine. My neighbors on both sides have had trouble with theirs. I can't remember the brand.
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Post by melanell on Jul 5, 2024 20:27:26 GMT
We installed a coded lock for my MIL a few years back. Not a smart one, though. I'm sorry I don't remember the name of the brand, but it's worked just fine.
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Post by caangel on Jul 5, 2024 20:37:14 GMT
we have them in various places and they are at least secure as anything else. You have to watch that you maintain the batteries. unless hard wired into house. This. Ours also has a thumb print option which is what we mainly use.
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Post by gizzy on Jul 5, 2024 20:39:42 GMT
We use one that we purchased at Menards. It's run on batteries as we didn't want to run the risk of the power going out & not being able to get in. It's happened already.
Unfortunately, we've found that they only last a year or so before the pad starts to get glitchy.
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Post by gramma on Jul 5, 2024 22:20:47 GMT
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Post by Lurkingpea on Jul 5, 2024 22:23:02 GMT
Ok, now I have another question. Can you just open it from the inside of the house or do you need to use the code fingerprint or app to get out of the house if it is locked? I worry that there was a fire or something and we need to get out quickly would we be able to do so?
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Post by Lurkingpea on Jul 5, 2024 22:25:15 GMT
Thank you. Those are pretty. Which is a nice bonus.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 5, 2024 22:40:38 GMT
All of our locks are Schlage brand (five doors to the outside!) and keyed the same. Two doors have coded deadbolts. On the inside is a regular flip or twist lock. Outside you can use a key or a code. This one.
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Post by milocat on Jul 5, 2024 22:50:46 GMT
I had a few and don't anymore. The batteries die quickly in the extreme cold (not a problem for most peas). If I was to get another one I'd either get a keyed deadbolt installed becasue the coded knob I had quit working and even though it came with a key I couldn't lock the door. So my house was unlocked until I got a new doorknob.
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Post by gramma on Jul 5, 2024 23:15:43 GMT
Ok, now I have another question. Can you just open it from the inside of the house or do you need to use the code fingerprint or app to get out of the house if it is locked? I worry that there was a fire or something and we need to get out quickly would we be able to do so? Mine open from inside with the simple turn of the little widget thingie on the unit
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jul 6, 2024 0:05:04 GMT
We have electronic locks on both doors, both battery operated. We live in Nebraska, so negative temps happen in winter. They are not smart locks, but they do beep at you when the batteries are running low. You operate the deadbolt as normal from inside the house. I prefer this to keys. No idea the brand. Probably not Schlage, but not the cheapest option either.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jul 6, 2024 1:08:25 GMT
We've had one for years, and we love it. It's so good not having to worry about carrying keys if you're going out for a run or walk, or when the kids were teenagers and always forgetting their keys. I would like to upgrade to one that uses fingerprint or facial recognition. Our one has a code that you have to enter, or you can use the little swipe tag.
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Post by smasonnc on Jul 6, 2024 1:13:59 GMT
I had one installed on the front door of a rental facility that our non-profit owns. Before, we issued keys to main personnel and had a spare key in a lockbox. It was a giant pain and there was nothing to stop renters from duplicating the keys. Now I can assign codes to people and change the code for each renter and when new personnel come on board. We know who is in the building and can give a special temporary code to service providers. We're getting new doors put on our house soon and we're having a similar lock installed. It's been about 3 years now so it may need an upgrade. Kwikset Halo
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Post by worrywart on Jul 6, 2024 2:19:00 GMT
Schlage but it’s about 5 plus years old they may be fancier now. Love! We have one one the only door we come in, back door, and it it great. So much better than a key!
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Post by moodyblue on Jul 6, 2024 2:40:32 GMT
We put in a Schlage keypad lock years ago, on the door from the garage to the house. It is almost always set to lock automatically when it’s closed so that no one can enter the open garage and just walk into the house. But, I can open it quickly and normally from the inside.
When I had a new front door installed four years ago I had a coded keypad lock put on it, also a Schlage. I don’t have one on the back door, but it’s something I might do at some point.
I love them. I can set multiple codes, including temporary ones for when I need someone to have access for a short period of time. I can have the same codes for both of the door locks. I’ve also found that the batteries last for years (I’m in northern Illinois). They are kind of a pain to change, but I don’t have to do it often.
I don’t have the smart kind that can be opened by phone remotely (but I can do that with the big garage door so don’t really need to for the doors into the house), but a friend does and he loves it.
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Post by samantha25 on Jul 6, 2024 3:15:51 GMT
We bought our house last year and had a Wyze deadbolt on a front door from the 1980's and works great. No keys and I carry my car fab in my purse, so no digging for keys. Highly recommend. And we have a Wyze camera, so can see both events on the app.
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Post by paget on Jul 6, 2024 3:31:41 GMT
Yes. These are a must for us. We had one in our old house for many years and I only remember changing the batteries once. We have one now in this house, too.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 6, 2024 4:56:31 GMT
We have them on both of our entry doors at home and also on the front door and boathouse at the lake cabin. We love them! I’ve only had to change the batteries in the lock as at home once in the 2+ years we’ve had them and they will beep and let you know when the batteries are getting low. We haven’t noticed an issue with battery life due to the cold and we live where it does get cold. Our front door has a storm door though so it’s somewhat insulated, and the one on the garage service door is inside the heated garage so it’s not an issue.
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Post by katiekaty on Jul 6, 2024 5:04:38 GMT
We use August Smart Lock Pro and it’s fab! Watch for the deals on prime day.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Jul 6, 2024 6:06:44 GMT
We use August Smart Lock Pro and it’s fab! Watch for the deals on prime day. [br That is our plan. Thank you!
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Post by hop2 on Jul 6, 2024 11:16:22 GMT
I have one that uses a code but does not work with the Internet I specifically did not want one that connects to the Internet I’d rather not chance hacking.
As previously said, it is as secure as any other deadbolt. There are ways to ‘pick’ most locks if you know what you’re doing.
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Post by littlemama on Jul 6, 2024 12:31:54 GMT
We have them on both of our entry doors at home and also on the front door and boathouse at the lake cabin. We love them! I’ve only had to change the batteries in the lock as at home once in the 2+ years we’ve had them and they will beep and let you know when the batteries are getting low. We haven’t noticed an issue with battery life due to the cold and we live where it does get cold. Our front door has a storm door though so it’s somewhat insulated, and the one on the garage service door is inside the heated garage so it’s not an issue. What kind do you have and what kind of batteries do they take?
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Post by lesserknownpea on Jul 6, 2024 13:05:21 GMT
We love ours. So convenient. And we can tell just from looking at it while inside if it’s locked, ( by the blinking light).
It’s especially nice for me, I’ve always struggled using keys, they just don’t like me.
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