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Best Local Smart Lock for Privacy/Security (lemmy.ml)
submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I’m solidly leaning towards a Schlage Connect Lock due to its local only Zwave capabilities (which has the benefit of also extending battery life). I was strongly considering the Aqara U100 for its many features, but based on what I’ve seen I can foresee it being a nightmare to get working locally with home assistant and the need for a phone app makes me fear for long term support.

I use the Schlage Encode for other houses and love the way it looks and how easy it is to setup and use. I really wish they would make a Zwave version with the same hardware.

So before I jump in and buy the Schlage Connect, is there anybody who has experience with either of the locks I’ve mentioned? Feel free to chime in if you have a different lock that you think beats out these.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (3 children)

what happens when the battery runs out?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Our smart lock has an external 9v battery plug so the worst case is that you will have to walk to the store and buy a battery before you can unlock using the keypad.

But that hasn't happened to us yet because the lock will warn you before it runs out by beeping.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That's risky. Anyone who can access this can basically blow in some real voltage and power to burn the hardware.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Yeah and anyone can throw a rock through the window.