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[–] weariedfae 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This is why we got keypads. Never getting locked out because of the I-thought-you-had-them or any other reason.

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

I was thinking of getting a keypad, but I’ll definitely have a manual deadbolt along with it because I’m paranoid of it failing, so I’ll likely still be locked out either way.

Edit: I realized a deadbolt has to be locked from the outside, so maybe I won’t be locked out in that case.

[–] weariedfae 2 points 2 months ago

We've used kwikset dumb locks (no app) and never had one fail. We only had to change the batteries once and that was because I was paranoid that it had been 3 years, not because the batteries were dying. When it fails it is supposed to fail "locked" but again, we've never had it fail. We did discover to use the good name brand batteries though.

Don't get me wrong, we still have keys just in case, but holy crap the freedom of mind is great. My partner has severe anxiety and used to check the locks 6+ times a day but it auto locks now and they don't have to worry about it. I think they only check now before bed.