What is the best type of smart lock? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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Hello Lemmy!

I have moved to a walkable area and no longer need to have my car keys on me all the time. My landlord has put in a crappy 4 digit combination style door lock, but said I could change it.

What is the best kind of keyless door lock that I can use instead? Ideally one with decent enough security to be as good or better than a key?

Thanks for your input!

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[-] WeirdGoesPro@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 3 months ago

Thank you!

My main requirement was getting away from needing a key, and making sure the door locks behind me. I would like to avoid network capabilities unless they are local and very secure. Long battery life or no battery at all would be ideal.

I was thinking about a 6-8 digit combo lock made out of something that doesn’t wear easily so the buttons aren’t revealed overtime, that makes certain that the door locks behind you—an issue with the current lock that requires a button to be mashed for locking every single time.

[-] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Kwikset Obsidian

No key, use a 9V battery on the exterior terminals if you get locked out because of a dead battery

User codes 4-8 digits in length

Smudge resistant touchscreen, sometimes annoying to activate

Discontinued, but you can find them on Amazon

Compatible with standard US deadbolt prep, no additional drilling required

Has an automatic relock option, locks itself after 30 seconds. Just didn't forget, if you propped the door open for a minute, the bolt is extended. Don't mindlessly slam the door

Because this doesn't have a keyway, I have no problem recommending this Kwikset. Kwikset Smartkey has gotten better, but still has vulnerabilities that I didn't like.

[-] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 months ago

overtime

"over time", right?

[-] bitchkat@lemmy.world -2 points 3 months ago

I don't do auto lock ever because I'm screwed if I walk outside (get mail for example) without my phone or keys.

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