I have almost all the smart devices and have integrated them into my lifestyle, except the smart lock. I bought a smart lock years ago and removed it after a year. I did not get any benefit from the lock and I did not like the fact that it used a lot of batteries. Also, the unit didn’t give any advance warnings about low battery and the batteries would always go dead on a rainy day when my wife was trying to get into the house. I went back to regular locks and don’t miss the smart lock.
Perfect timing Shane. I just bought a house! Finally!!! I had thought it would only have a sliding door, and it does have 2 of those, but there’s also a regular front door which I’ll use as my main entrance just as soon as I get some new steps built to the verandah. So tossing up between the Encode plus and the Aqara for there. I think the Encode plus will suit the house better, but it will come down to features. I’m now thinking maybe the Switchbot lock could potentially work on the sliding doors too…
There are plenty that are Alexa compatible. You don't even need an Alexa device, just the free app on your phone. The whole setup is free after you buy the lock.
I use a lever lock on the security door and a deadbolt lock on the inner door. Only one lock on each. An automation for the first lock to automatically unlock the second one.
We use Encodes on our rentals but got the Encode plus for our own home. Love the Homekit integration but the physical lock itself isn't as good as the regular Encode. You can't even see the numbers on the thing so people that aren't in your Home and are forced to use the keypad are confused. The original Encode the numbers were visible all the time and lit even better at night when you press the keypad.
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McNally: That’s cute, however I am inside your house.
Bang bang
I have almost all the smart devices and have integrated them into my lifestyle, except the smart lock. I bought a smart lock years ago and removed it after a year. I did not get any benefit from the lock and I did not like the fact that it used a lot of batteries. Also, the unit didn’t give any advance warnings about low battery and the batteries would always go dead on a rainy day when my wife was trying to get into the house. I went back to regular locks and don’t miss the smart lock.
Perfect timing Shane. I just bought a house! Finally!!! I had thought it would only have a sliding door, and it does have 2 of those, but there’s also a regular front door which I’ll use as my main entrance just as soon as I get some new steps built to the verandah. So tossing up between the Encode plus and the Aqara for there. I think the Encode plus will suit the house better, but it will come down to features. I’m now thinking maybe the Switchbot lock could potentially work on the sliding doors too…
Love Level bolt and Aqara
@McNallyOfficial
I've been hoping for something like this for the yard gate. Do you know if there is one that would work with home kit?
So you need a different app to setup all of these devices
where can I get any of them?
What about the European market? Nothing to be found here Homekey compatible.
There are plenty that are Alexa compatible. You don't even need an Alexa device, just the free app on your phone. The whole setup is free after you buy the lock.
Can the switchbot be controlled by just touching it with the Apple Watch via homekey?
No, the current SwitchBot lock does not support Home Key.
Shane so what would work if you have a iron security door before getting to that main house door each door has two locks.
I use a lever lock on the security door and a deadbolt lock on the inner door. Only one lock on each.
An automation for the first lock to automatically unlock the second one.
Between Schlage and Aqara, which has been more reliable for your home?
Kwikset premis
And a 4 smart lock
I love the look and functionally of the Schlage. Have it and love it.
How's it feel to have spent $300 on a deadbolt that takes less than a second to jiggle open?
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No security pins too
Usualy the cores Don't have any security features.
regular keys work too
That’s one thing that I will never get smart in my house a lock
All can be drilled open in 30 seconds.
Top Ten ways you know someone's getting paid:
1) They recommend Smart Locks
should probably watch some lock picking lawyer before recommending half of these to anyone
Tell me ur rich without telling me ur rich
Aqara for the win on this one. Both on price and look.
Lol why make your already unsecure bolt lock even less secure by adding crap hardware??.
We use Encodes on our rentals but got the Encode plus for our own home. Love the Homekit integration but the physical lock itself isn't as good as the regular Encode. You can't even see the numbers on the thing so people that aren't in your Home and are forced to use the keypad are confused. The original Encode the numbers were visible all the time and lit even better at night when you press the keypad.
What about the knob?? Don’t you want to lock they too
Them
Thieves love these locks. Smart locks for not so smart people
So someone can rob you and they’ll have your apple watch that doubles as a key to your house… it better have Face ID before the key is activated
Apple Watch locks when it’s removed from your wrist
How can I set up my Apple Watch to do this I have a Yale lock 2