Door Locks, Does anyone install or change out locks ?

• Dec 14, 2020

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The GF wants an electronic lock, one that has a PIN code and or fob, or even fingerprint. I need some advice on which ones to avoid , which ones that work work given we have a separate dead bolt now, double key.. If there is anyone local to new orleans or destrehan that knows this type of work.. PM me.. I might have some work for ya..


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• Dec 14, 2020

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We’ve used Schlage Connected Keypads for a couple years now on our office building. I absolutely love them. We have one entry lock and lever, on another door we have the deadbolt. Both work equally well but I like the entry lock level better. I guess they could be users together but we have a different setup on two different doors.

 

• Dec 15, 2020

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Hey Dave, changing locks is pretty easy. On a 1-10 scale it’s probably a 2. You’d have no problem doing it yourself. Schlage makes really good stuff, I use kwikset 99140 series for deadbolts so I can tie them into home automation systems and don’t ever have issues with them.

 

• Dec 15, 2020

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Check these out if you have Alexa, Nest, Echo, etc.

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Smart-Home-Smart-Devices-Smart-Home-Security-Smart-Locks/N-5yc1vZc7by

 

• Dec 15, 2020

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I personally wouldn't use anything that is linked to a proprietary ecosystem especially Google products. Google is great while they are interested in something and then when it isn't bright and shiny anymore they will kill it and you are SOL. Not sure about Amazon's Alexa ecosystem but still don't like them listening to everything I say. I would go Z-wave or some open-source and roll my own but that is me. Samsung just killed off their IoT hub system so once you buy into something if they stop supporting it and kill their web services running the apps you will lose the money you have invested in it.

Also, make sure that you can open the door if the batteries run out or you lose Wi-Fi connectivity.

 

• Dec 15, 2020

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Jack said:

Hey Dave, changing locks is pretty easy. On a 1-10 scale it’s probably a 2. You’d have no problem doing it yourself. Schlage makes really good stuff, I use kwikset 99140 series for deadbolts so I can tie them into home automation systems and don’t ever have issues with them.

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Big fan of Kwikset locks. Ain't never used the ones with home automation though. Is that like Alexa and smart home stuff?

 

• Dec 15, 2020

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If you get the zigbee one it is compatible with any almost any zigbee controller

 

• Dec 15, 2020

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My future son-in-law Chris at LaPlace Glass does them professionally. He put a nice on one my daughter's back door.

 

• Dec 15, 2020

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Schlage Electronic ones work ok. I got one from Home Depot. Powered by 4 aa batteries. A set lasts 8-10 months.
Touch pad outside and can work with the SmartThings app so you can lock and unlock the door from your phone or tablet.

 

• Dec 16, 2020

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Vigilante Sniper said:

My future son-in-law Chris at LaPlace Glass does them professionally. He put a nice on one my daughter's back door.

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There’s a joke in there somewhere but we should probably just move along.

 

• Dec 17, 2020

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Thanks for input and thoughts on this.
also good points about being stuck in a particular ecosystem of connected.
I do not want alexa or google in the house listening, this was a compromise to anything connected.. I have a pretty sophisticated firewall appliance and air gap everything I possibly can, the thought of doors being connected just goes against my thoughts on it..

I will look at he suggestions. thanks again..

 

• Dec 17, 2020

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I did some looking at thermostats recently and turns out that Smart Things uses Zigbee and Z-wave which connect to homebrew systems like Home Assistant and HomeHab along with others so you don't have to worry about someone stopping their servers. You can put it on a Raspberry Pi in your house and control it from there. Just food for thought.