Electronic Keypad Deadbolt Lock, Plymouth Trim, Satin Chrome

At the time i bought this i had owned a 'Kwikset featuring SmartKey SmartCode Single Cylinder Electronic Deadbolt, Satin Nickel 909 15 SMT CP' for 1 years time. then decided to change after the mechanism in the kwikset malfunction and Kwiksets replacement unit did not even work on arrival. there is a fundamental flaw in them that is NOT in the Schlage which I will discuss. My first impressions on this deadbolt were the same as my keyed entry lock+ door handle unit that i had bought a year prior. right out of the box, everything was in the box, very detailed instructions for both installation of the deadbolt and operation of the deadbolt and the incredible 'rock solid' feel of the Schlage brand. Installation: Installation is a breeze if you have any experience with door locks or slim to none. even with no experience i would find it strange if someone didn't think that the install process on this deadbolt was easy. If you have no experience, just follow the very detailed instructions that come with it. Took me less than 10 minutes to install. One thing i would note on the installation that i have never seen another deadbolt that i have bought come with was a 'reinforcement' plate for the door frame. it comes with very long screws as well to secure it incredible well into the door frame making it leaps and bounds more difficult for someone to kick in the door. the reinforcement plate i noticed felt like a different type of metal than everything else. Very solid and maybe 2-3 thicker than an average door plate. Operation/Features: Unlike my kwikset unit that i owned that actually operates a small internal motor(the part that is prone to failure on the Kwikset Unit) this Schlage deadbolt has a 'freespinning' lock unless the lock is 'engaged' in which case the 'freespinning' lock actually becomes like a 'handle' that you manually turn. the lock is engaged always from the manual switch from the back(what would be the inside of the home or building) or while it is unlocked and you hit the 'Schlage' button on the front of the unit for 5 seconds while the light is blinking. while the light blinks the lock is engaged and you turn with your hand from the outside to lock. To unlock from the outside is just as easy, enter your 4 digit code, the Schlage light will blink yellow for 5 seconds and your lock will rotate like a handle when you turn it to unlock your door. Really couldn't get easier operation than this without an automatic electric motor. (but again, like in the Kwikset which has this, it is prone to failure) Of course another feature on the lock, keyed backup in case the battery dies before you can replace it. Keypad: The keypad is very bright when you press the Schlage button as it illuminates to a very bright blue. Enter code and presto, access to whatever lies behind the door with a flick of the wrist. I will not go into the operation on how to program the keypad as it is very straightforward and simple if you follow the manufacturers instructions on how to add/remove codes and enter a few different modes. Battery: My lock came with a 9v Duracell (shocking not a Chinese off brand battery?!) and the biggest difference i can note between this Schlage lock and my keypad+door handle Schlage is the battery compartment is WAY easier to get to. on the keypad + door handle unit, you must remove the entire lock from the door in order to access the battery compartment to change and the battery is on the outside of the unit(closer to the elements reduces battery life). On the Deadbolt however, the compartment is accessed by just removing the two back screws of the unit and removing this 'cover' plate. the battery is right there, the rest of the lock stays intact and the compartment is on the INSIDE of the door, away from the elements to help preserve the battery life. Final Thoughts: Just like my other Schlage unit, i am EXTREMELY satisfied with both operation, instructions, ease of use and Quality of this product. I really have no complaints. I will definitely be a repeat customer if i keep getting these fantastically designed and made locks.

I replaced a Schlage keyed deadbolt with this combination item. It works very well. A combination lock allows my kids to open the door without having to keep a key. While I used to be "latch key kid" myself, my own kids are never home alone. Nevertheless, I might send them to the door with bags/groceries etc. while I'm still at the car. When we come back from walking the dog, they can open the door for me. I have confidence knowing they'll never be locked out. A combination lock means my wife and I don't have to carry keys. My wife has an electronic fob for her car, and my car uses a switch and starter button (old school). Eliminating the house key means no more keys at all. Brass metal keys, including Schlage and Kwikset have too much toxic lead in them. So much that they've been sued by State's governments but they are unlikely to change. Not having to handle a key reduces exposure to lead. The lock functions well. It was easy to install (to replace existing deadbolt) and the result was the cylinder turns easily, it fits properly, and works smoothly. Locking and unlocking from inside is just a turn of the large lever. Locking from outside involves pushing the top "Schlage" button and turning the knob to lock the deadbolt. Unlocking from outside, you can either enter the 4 digit combo into the keypad and turn the knob, or you can press the Schlage button to illuminate the keypad and then enter the combo and turn the knob. A 4 digit combo is quick and secure enough for the level of security this whole product is intended for. It provides for more than 3000 possible combinations, so a brute force attack on the combination is not as likely as a brute force attack on the door jamb or window. This is not a high security product, as it is intended for doors that can be kicked in, breached with a ram, or bypassed. The buttons appear to be durable and not likely to soon reveal discrepancies in use, but the combination can be changed easily to level the use of different buttons. The lock also supports multiple combinations, and therefore temporary combinations. I looked at alternatives, but determined this simple option is best. I imagine future cars (and houses) will have two-factor authentication to use -- you'll need to have something (probably a digital certificate with private key on your smartphone device) and to know something (a PIN), but you'll probably have an (slightly less secure) option to pre-enter or save the PIN so that you'll be able to open the door or use the car just by being near it. This combination lock won't unlock just because you're nearby, but it is a pretty easy PIN to enter. I looked at alternatives that include Bluetooth or Wifi connectivity, but they all involved a proprietary service with subscription or a device that was too expensive and unproven. I don't have long term results for this product yet, but expect it will fair well for several years to come. The brushed nickel finish on my Schlage door set failed with peeling varnish after about 5 years. I would have thought it would be nickel plated, but apparently they coat it in some kind of plastic varnish and it comes off. Because of that, I also doubt this combo deadbolt product is really brushed nickel, but instead it is probably the same fake painted-on finish. Edit: It's 2 years later and this lock continues to work brilliantly. I bought another for the door between the garage and house. Before I bought the second, I looked into "smart" locks and what's available today. The best feature they offer is automatic locking/relocking so you don't have to remember to lock the door on the way out -- but any lock that uses a motor to move the deadbolt is going to run the battery down faster and will depend on good alignment of the bolt with the strikeplate. My door is not misaligned, but the reality is that changing temperature and humidity causes the door frame to move. I think I prefer to use a little muscle and lock the door myself rather than depending on Alexa to do it for me. With this lock, I don't even need to bother with a key to lock or unlock it. It's great.

Easy to install looks good and seems to be good quality. We have a large property and the garage is 150 feet away. When working in the yard or garage we can keep the house secure without having to take a key

I wanted a way for my kids to be able to get into the house without a key. I also liked the idea of being able to enjoy my outdoor exercises without having to carry a key with me. After reading about several keypad deadbolts, I settled on this one. The all-metal piece for the side that is on the inside of the door, the shapely design, as well as the good reviews, are what helped me make the decision. I also like that it uses one long-lasting 9V battery, instead of several AA batteries like some of the competitors' options. I am a woman with a fair amount of basic handy skills. I installed this keypad myself in about 30 minutes, which included removing the previous lock and bolt that had been installed by our homebuilder. The directions and diagrams were clear and easy to follow. I had no problems with any of the installation steps. I honestly thought it was going to be more complicated than it turned out to be. The code instructions were also easy to follow. The prompts are not rushed, I have plenty of time to check the directions to find the next step I need to complete and then enter it. My kids understood the directions I gave for how to use this right away. The directions say the lights give a signal when the battery is running low. I'll be watching for that, thankful that it won't just die without warning. To change the battery, you must remove the inside door latch panel by removing 2 screws - fairly easy to do, and only takes a few minutes. One drawback - I had not counted on the fact that the outside thumbturn (the portion which you turn after entering your code, as well as insert your key into if you must use a key) sticks out from the door about 1" farther than my previous lock. This puts it where it bumps right into the center of the screen door handle. In order to be able to close and latch both doors, we have to rotate the outside thumbturn to be in about the 2 o'clock/8 o'clock position, rather than perpendicular, so that it skims over the screen door handle. This is not a big deal, because once the door is locked the outside thumbturn spins freely, but certainly worth noting. Also, the inside thumbturn does not sit perpendicular when locked/horizontal when unlocked. All my other locks sit this way, so that is what I look for when I'm glancing around to check to be sure doors are locked before bed or before leaving. Rather, the inside thumbturn sits at a 45° angle to the right or to the left, depending on if it is locked or unlocked. I'll get used to it, it's just different. The Satin Nickel finish nicely matched the same finish on my existing door handle, which is about 4 years old. I nicked a small area with the screwdriver while installing, but the spot buffed out easily, looking smooth and nice again.

Easy to assemble Looks sturdy Easy to use

The wife and I just bought a house that already had this lock on the front door. Being unfamiliar with the lifespan of the lock and with an unknown number of copied keys out in the wild I ordered the same one off Amazon (none in stock locally) with Amazon as the seller. Red flag #1: The lock arrived in my mailbox, as it should. However, it arrived in the manufacturer's box without a lick of tape on it anywhere (I'm guessing whomever picked it off the Amazon Warehouse shelf just slapped a shipping label on it and called it good) and the large flap was open. Red flag #2: I finish opening the open box and remove the lock assembly. Parts immediately fall off the thing. Red flag #3: While there is a Quick Installation Guide, there is no user manual (but there should be because the previous owners left the manual that came with their lock with the house). So now there is a manual out in the wild (but probably trashed) that has the access and programming codes on it. Since this is a like-kind replacement, installation should be easy right? It actually is, just a handful of screws. 20 minute job. But once the replacement is complete, I test the lock and the lock refuses to engage from the outside. I pull the new lock off and put the old lock back on. Works just fine. Old lock off, new one on, again no dice. I spend the next couple of hours head scratching and exploring. The following is what I discovered: Normally the locking mechanism spins freely. Punch in the code, a little solenoid engages a ratchet mechanism for ~30 seconds, the locking mechanism turns the deadbolt. However, on the new lock the solenoid appears to engage (I see the things move that should move, although the motion is a heck of a lot rougher on the new lock than the old one) but the locking mechanism continues to just spin freely. No amount of poking, prodding, or persuasion could get the ratchet to engage the lock. This is where my situation will differ from most: Since this is a like kind replacement, I just remove the key/cylinder from the new lock and put it in the old lock. So back together with the old lock for the umpteenth time, but with the key/cylinder. Works like a charm. I punch in the programming code, delete all the existing door codes, make a new door code, test it all works as desired and then walk away. No wild keys. No wild codes. In any other situation I would be asking for a replacement. However, since I ended up using the key & cylinder from the new lock I wouldn't feel right sending back. Besides, a new key & cylinder and a couple hours of locksmith labor would probably end up as much as the cost of the replacement lock or more. TL;DR -Shame on Amazon for lousy shipping procedure QC (everything else arrives double boxed with 18 wraps of bubble wrap). -Shame on Schlage, one of, if not the, biggest names in the lock industry for the product QC.

This is the third keyless lock I have purchased. PRO of this system is that it is easy to use, eliminates the need for keys and has a long lasting battery. It is simple to use as the the key pad code allows a person to turn a the lach opening the dead bolt. Note user is providing the power to move the dead bolt. I prefer this to complexity of a power operated bolt. The lock is also much simpler as there is no motor involved. The directions for the lock installation were easy to follow. Installation was straight forward and fit in my existing dead bolt opening in the door. The lock was easy to code following directions. CON: the reason for purchasing a third lock is that after then years of flawless operation the locked failed. Schlage told me there is a part with in the lock that is know to fail after extended use. Despite this problem I did not hesitate to purchase a replacement lock.

As a locksmith, I’m comfortable claiming that this is one of the most reliable and robust manual-electronic deadbolts you can get. The whole back plate is heavy metal, as is the keyed cylinder turn knob. There’s not much that can ever go wrong with it when properly installed, as the bolt movement is manual and just the release solenoid is electric. Just be sure to tuck the battery cables inside the lock and only install the inside plate once the cam the tailpiece runs through is straight up and down (it moves to activate the position sensor as the bolt moves). It’s programmed at the keypad only - no Bluetooth or WiFi. Once the code(s) are set, just type in the digits and turn knob to unlock. Press the Schlage button and turn toward door frame to lock. Very simple and few points of potential failure. Read the manual before installing!

Muito satisfeito com a qualidade e nível de detalhe. Recomendo, tanto que já comprei 2 pra colocar na porta da casa e no portão.

Muy buen producto e instrucciones claras.

Muy sencillo, muy útil y práctico.

I bought this lock for a fire door from the kitchen into the garage. It gives easy access from the kitchen and no key access from the garage. It is a substantial bit of kit, but is simple to fit, with excellent instructions. You should note that it is sent from USA, but this was swift and efficient. Recommended.

These locks are brilliant - different - but brilliant. After wanting to throw about 5 Weiser keypad locks through the window (after years of use), I decided to try Schlage. They are vastly superior in almost every way. Let's address the "almost" part first. Opening and closing is a two step process. Push the button, turn the handle to lock. Type the code, turn the handle to unlock. No biggie, but if you're used to Weiser, this might seem less convenient. It is, but the tradeoffs are entirely worth it. 1) The Schlage is simply more secure. Heavier duty and the lock design is far superior. I can't imagine the frustration of attempting to pick a spinning lock with a clutch. 2) There is no powered motor to burn out. Sure turning the handle is inconvenient, but the Weiser motors constantly burn out, and it's very easy to not realize the door hasn't locked. This way, you feel when it's locked properly. 3) The programming is far superior, faster and more reliable. 4) The installation is insanely easy. Sure, it's only a one-time pain, but I returned about half the Weiser locks I bought due to installation issues and defects during installation or programming. 5) No ugly plastic housing. 6) 9V battery that doesn't power a motor will last for years. 7) Low battery indicator. 8) I love these. 9) I am quite literally going to uninstall even my working Weisers to replace them with these. Just ordered another one.