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Also, a thief can just kick the door in, or go in through a back window if they really want to.
Any lock can be bypassed. Just take a look at the lock picking lawyer.
Also, you can try and fill in the keyhole with something block it I guess.
It's not for everybody. I have two of them because they each solved different problems/annoyances for me.
The fingerprint works great. The keypad is a backup/method but I haven't had to use it for myself as I use the fingerprint.
Contractors, cleaners, dog walkers, or other family can be given their own individual code with optional time limits - 2pm to 4pm.
The key, which will explode the other commenter's mind, is next backup/method.
I'm leaving a few more options... like opening via the app, etc.
It helps me so I bought it, and then bought another one after using it for a while.
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You have the right to comment eventually, say whatever you want to say, I'm done replying to you, period.
Once again, I can make the same argument with wifi instead of key hole; I didn't decide to buy a wifi enabled lock so that's NOT a given either.
To some the keyhole is a feature they WANT as an alternative or a backup in a wifi unlock. Others don't want connected lock at all. You pointed out one vulnerability, the key hole, I pointed out another one, wifi.
Also, love the lock. Way better than 2nd gen August that I had before.
A lot of the "issues" that people have commented in here really aren't at all. Scramble mode takes care of prints on the touch pad. Not to mention since everyone can have their own, you could have smudges all over anyway. As for the key lock, most people wouldn't even know to slide the circular cover over to reveal key. So the average thief that's capable of lock picking probably would have to be determined enough to even try to figure this out.
Performance is great, and the application works/connects very quickly as well. Personally, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.
I have the older version of this lock for a while and never had problems with that. I use the fingerprint 100% of the time anyways.. That's the main feature of this lock
I see some added advantages:
- Many vehicles don't require keys in hand to lock their doors, so it's just one less annoyance of having to hunt for keys through a bag or purse to open the front door.
- Dark entries where it's hard to find the keyhole
- Rentals or airbnb can change codes as often as needed.
- No need for a key vault outside
- Kids who forget or lose their keys can be let in and the code changed. No need to rekey as long as the physical key wasn't lost.
It wasn't long ago when I was researching door locks to see which was the superior brand and bump proof. Times have changed.
Granted it's pricey for a door lock, but it comes down to whether you feel that the features outweigh the perceived risk.
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Also, love the lock. Way better than 2nd gen August that I had before.
A lot of the "issues" that people have commented in here really aren't at all. Scramble mode takes care of prints on the touch pad. Not to mention since everyone can have their own, you could have smudges all over anyway. As for the key lock, most people wouldn't even know to slide the circular cover over to reveal key. So the average thief that's capable of lock picking probably would have to be determined enough to even try to figure this out.
Performance is great, and the application works/connects very quickly as well. Personally, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.
So, is it right in saying that the product here and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HYTGFLR are the exact same in functionality? Just this one has in built wifi, rather than the external bridge?
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Edit - I also don't use auto-lock so I can't comment on that
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But only $220? Why not $2200? Just get a $40 one and call it a day. Or if you're fancy Yale are like $130 on sale. Module included