Smart Locks

[Jay Roman]

Any recommendations on smart locks ?

I am debating between a Lockly secure Plus vs a Ultraloq u-bolt Pro.


i am trying to decide which lock would be better for an interior door ( car garage door to inside )

Neither one is rated ansi grade 1.


I will be getting a Schlag encode for my front door. But the garage door will be my primary door used.

I really want a fingerprint reader that also has a backup physical key slot.

 

[VorlonFrog]

I have a Schlage Sense lock on our back door. It's mainly so the wife doesn't have to fumble with keys. I bought it at the time for Apple HomeKit compatibility. Turns out that was my biggest mistake, as HomeKit just never worked that well. It's a high-quality lock, but if I had my druthers (and I don't) I'd get a Schlage Z-wave lock instead. Lots more compatibility for home automation.

 

[Jessie.slimer]

I use Schlage connect (zwave), and really like them. They are grade 1 and feel well made.

 

[Holbs]

Same as Jessie: Schlage connect (z-wave). 4 of them. Front door, garage-to-house door, garage-to-outside man door,..... and yes, even on my little dog/cat through the wall pet door. I admit, I was ok doing this cause I bought these guys at auctions at a substantial cheaper price than new retail (I have a Yale WiFi which I swapped to Schlage and gave my friend this Yale).
I decided to go all of the same manufacture and same model to make installation easier, remembering specific codes and operation to be all the same.
Same AA batteries in all 4 for the last 6+ months and they are still working. Though it's getting near time to swap batteries on the front door. Not too shabby of a battery use.

 

[Jay Roman]

Same as Jessie: Schlage connect (z-wave). 4 of them. Front door, garage-to-house door, garage-to-outside man door,..... and yes, even on my little dog/cat through the wall pet door. I admit, I was ok doing this cause I bought these guys at auctions at a substantial cheaper price than new retail (I have a Yale WiFi which I swapped to Schlage and gave my friend this Yale).
I decided to go all of the same manufacture and same model to make installation easier, remembering specific codes and operation to be all the same.
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On the doggie door ???

Lmao !!!

 

[Holbs]

On the doggie door ???

Lmao !!!

I was bored And also tired of the dang patio pet door that left a unsecured way to get into my place. I opted for Z-wave smart lock so with a push of the button, I know all entranceways into my house were locked for certain. Didn't want to be 20 minutes away and then think "ohoh...pet door is open".

 

[misinformation]

I'm interested in an ansi grade 1 smart lock. schlage encode probably my only option

 

[fenderman]

I'm interested in an ansi grade 1 smart lock. schlage encode probably my only option

The ansi grade is not the only thing to weigh when choosing a lock. Consider that because the schlage has a keyhole it can be picked or bumped. Also in consumer reports tests it was found to be very susceptible to drilling, a 1/5 rating for drilling and a 3/5 for picking.