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What is the best type of smart lock?
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Locksmith here. What specifically are you looking for? I can tell you now, avoid Level, they are incredibly vulnerable to brute force attacks. I would also steer clear of any "Amazon" type smart locks. If it's not a major brand, it hasn't been vetted and there's little one can do as a consumer if it fails.
I'll give more detailed recommendations depending on your needs, and pro/con of the options available that meet that need. Do you need:
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.
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.
"over time", right?
I don't do auto lock ever because I'm screwed if I walk outside (get mail for example) without my phone or keys.
I'm not OP, but I've been trying to figure this out for a while.
I've been looking for something smart integrated as a deadbolt, or some kind of electronic deadbolt that can be wired to a relay to open/close.
Any suggestions on where I should look?
My ultimate goal would be to integrate it into something akin to the unifi access platform. I'm not 100% on using that specifically, but something similar. This is for my home, key bypass would be nice (as long as it's not easily pickable).
Security is #1 for me, but I'm hoping to build out something a bit more convenient.
I'm in IT, so the back end should be pretty trivial for me to build and implement.
Thanks
Regarding integration to a home network, well… I'm not up on residential stuff, so consider this a starting point
If you're looking for a higher security keyway or a more durable lock, I'd go with a smart lock retrofit kit like August or Yale Approach. These will mount to an existing deadbolt inside the door and turn it into an electrified DB, but the outside remains unchanged. I will say Medeco has some interesting standalone deadbolt solutions, but they are geared for larger systems and commercial use.
On the hardware side, you can't go wrong with a Schlage B250 with a Primus cylinder. Other options are the ASSA 7000 series, the Medeco Maxum, or the Mul-T-Lock Hercular. Add a reinforced strike plate, and, if your really worried, a door wrap for another layer of metal reinforcement on the door, and you're sitting pretty. Now the bad guys will take over look at your Fort Knox door, shake their heads in despair, and break a window instead.
Exactly why I don't fret too much on it. I replaced all the locks on the outer doors with a keyed alike set from someone similar to kwikset. I think it's a "local" rebrand of the same stuff, complete with the smartkey/rekeying system. I'm not a fan, but honestly, the doors aren't going to stand up to someone determined to get in, and there's ground floor windows.... So...
I just needed a starting point from someone who knows enough about this stuff that they can point me in the right direction, without having to do a ton of research (which is what I would have to do). If I can start somewhere instead of just googling blindly, that will save me a ton of effort.
The unifi access platform uses a small door entry controller that basically just has options for no/nc relays that flip when the door unlocks. It's supposed to be used with an electric strike, but I don't know of any electric strikes that work with deadbolts, at least, not without remortgaging my house. So I'd rather just set up an electric deadbolt, and rig it with a sensor that will only extend the deadbolt if the door is actually closed (so the deadbolt doesn't extend when the door is wide open).
That system also supports maglocks which I also think is overkill for home use. So I'm a bit torn on it. But that's all just decisions to be made.
The missing piece is how to secure the front door, which basically only has a deadbolt for security the door knob doesn't have a key. The latch is just to hold the door closed when the lock isn't engaged. Rather than rip out everything, I'm looking to just focus on the lock.
Anyways, that's a lot of backstory that nobody asked for. I appreciate lead. I'll look into everything that you mentioned. I appreciate it.
August smart lock uses your existing deadbolt and exterior key port.