A few months ago I was in the market and looking for an electronic door lock. I had seen a few brands doing the high tech door locks. Many of which pair with apps on phones and can control the lock from anywhere you have an internet connection. I researched a number of locks including the Kwikset 925 Kevo, the Lockitron, and the Schlage Camelot Touchscreen lock. The reviews for the Kevo were not as high as I thought they would be and the Lockitron only sells the inside deadbolt mechanism which is made of plastic. I wanted something that would look classy and be functional. The Schlage Camelot offered a lock that looked nice, came in a variety of finishes, and had the functions I was looking for. In addition, a matching door handle was available to dress up the front door even more. Using a smart phone to control the lock was intriguing to me. However, I learned that many locks use bluetooth technology which drains battery power on smartphones. It also requires you to have a phone with you to open the door unless you have the actual door key.

The Schlage Camelot has a built in touchscreen which means you don’t need to carry your smartphone or have a key. I go for a run every morning and like to go without a key or a cell phone. This makes typing in a code a great feature. The lock is powered by 4 AA batteries which will last for about a year. If the lock ever does go dead prior to adding new batteries, you can use a normal key as backup. Schlage Camelot touchscreen – $179 (The touchpad and deadbolt) Kwikset 925 Kevo – $219 Schlage Camelot touchscreen with handleset – $299 – (The full kit with handle) Program up to 30 codes (Great for giving out temporary codes to repair people, dog sitters, cleaners, and so on) Available in 3 different metal finishes Don’t need to have your phone with you Don’t need to use bluetooth Easy to use at night Batteries last a super long time. I do not have the optional router from Nexia and subscription that allows you to control the deadbolt and monitor door activity remotely.

However, you can purchase the Nexia router to control the Schlage electronic door lock for about $79.00. The router enables your smart phone to talk with the deadbolt from anywhere you have an internet connection. In addition to having the ability to lock and unlock the deadbolt at any time, you can monitor when the door is being opened, what code is used, and add, remove, and change codes. This is all done using an app with an easy to use interface. Besides not ever having to carry a key, I also have the ability to program up to 30 codes into the lock at a time. They can be changed easily and deleted so I can give temporary codes out to a repair person, cleaner, or dog sitter. The keypad lights up at night and is easy to open if you get home late and forgot to leave on the porch lights. All in all, I’ve had the Schlage Camelot electronic door lock for 3 months now and have decided that I’ll never own a home without a keypad. The keypad is super convenient and Schlage hit a home run when they designed this lock.

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I have the newest Apple TV, If we are traveling can I log into the Homelink and change lock access codessliding wardrobe doors clearance Actually you can change/add/remove access codes remotely by using the Schlage App on your iOS device.sliding door repairs castle hill Can you unlock with your apple watch?pre hung doors miami You can unlock the lock with your Watch using Siri, as there is no Watch App.4 door jeep wrangler for sale in tn Can I view who's entered my house when I'm far from it?2011 jeep wrangler 4 door hardtop for sale

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It isn't clear to me how it works.craftsman garage door opener short There are five ways to unlock this smart deadbolt. car window repair dudleyThe conventional way is to use the key provided with the lock but this is a "smart" deadbolt so Schlage considers that a backup to the ways you are intended to use it. garage door opener replacement parts calgaryI'll list the other ways below.garage door parts bloomington mn 2. Pull out your iPhone, unlock it, launch the Schlage app and tap on the screen to unlock the door.garage door repair tempe

3. Pull out your iPhone, unlock it and issue a Siri command like, "unlock the front door," provided you named the lock "Front Door." garage door repair fargoYou can name it whatever you want. garage door repair rowland heightsNote: as a security feature, Apple requires your phone to be unlocked to accept Siri commands to unlock a door.garage door repair tampa bay 4. Using the keypad, press the Schlage logo to activate the keypad, type in your access code, they can be 4-8 digits, voila, your door is unlocked.garage door opener repair glendale az 5. You can also use an app like Home, available in the App Store, to create a geofence that automatically unlocks your door as you approach your house in which case you need not do anything more than turn the handle to enter your home. michael carr garage door service co

Note that this functionality requires remote access and as such an Apple TV 3rd generation or newer is required as well as an iCloud account.torsion spring for garage door for sale Other members of your family with iOS devices can use methods 2 and 3 above provided you've shared access with them. garage doors for sale in warwickshireAnyone can use method 4 and they can each have their own unique code so you know who has been coming and going as there is a log kept by the smart deadbolt. tilt garage door sealYou can even create temporary codes for guests or other people who need temporary access.garage door repair in fargo

How do you know that this lock is compatible with your front door?martin garage door factory direct The lock is made to fit most standard lock installations with no modifications to your door or minor changes to the lock's installation setup. garage door insulation hamiltonIf your door already has a standard deadbolt, the Schlage Sense should fit. panel lift garage door ebayIf you're very concerned, I would recommend visiting the Schlage site and Youtube for support (youtube username is schlagelocks). garage door opener installers calgaryIf anything, please consider the height of the components inside and outside the door. garage door milton keynes

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