Comments on: Keypad Door Knobs and Deadbolts http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/09/08/keypad-door-knobs-and-deadbolts/ Just a few of the reasons why I love Costco Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:13:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Trina http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/09/08/keypad-door-knobs-and-deadbolts/#comment-6144 Trina Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:14:06 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=1418#comment-6144 Part of my job includes looking at crime reports. Can't think of the last time we had a residential burglary where they picked the lock to get in. Not saying it doesn't happen, but that's not the security issue I would worry about. The convenience of a key code and/or remote front door lock is appealing to me! Part of my job includes looking at crime reports. Can’t think of the last time we had a residential burglary where they picked the lock to get in. Not saying it doesn’t happen, but that’s not the security issue I would worry about. The convenience of a key code and/or remote front door lock is appealing to me!

]]> By: Linden http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/09/08/keypad-door-knobs-and-deadbolts/#comment-6137 Linden Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:25:29 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=1418#comment-6137 From a probability point of view, the keypad lock will be less secure: there's a non-zero (albeit small) chance that someone will hit the right combination and gain access to your house without a key. From a probability point of view, the keypad lock will be less secure: there’s a non-zero (albeit small) chance that someone will hit the right combination and gain access to your house without a key.

]]> By: Dave http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/09/08/keypad-door-knobs-and-deadbolts/#comment-6123 Dave Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:35:57 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=1418#comment-6123 @JL: That's exactly why I've been reluctant to run right out and purchase one of these, an inability to figure out if it is at least as hard to get past as a regular keyed lock. But I've been unable to find alot of believable information, and I just don't know enough lock pickers to do my own survey. :-) On the other hand, doors aren't the only way to get into a house. If you've got windows, and most of us have, then that is probably an easier avenue of entry for a serious criminal. What with glass cutters and all. That being said, I guess all I really care about is making sure that the home insurance people are satisified enough to pay a claim should we need to make one. @JL: That’s exactly why I’ve been reluctant to run right out and purchase one of these, an inability to figure out if it is at least as hard to get past as a regular keyed lock. But I’ve been unable to find alot of believable information, and I just don’t know enough lock pickers to do my own survey. :-)

On the other hand, doors aren’t the only way to get into a house. If you’ve got windows, and most of us have, then that is probably an easier avenue of entry for a serious criminal. What with glass cutters and all. That being said, I guess all I really care about is making sure that the home insurance people are satisified enough to pay a claim should we need to make one.

]]> By: JL http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/09/08/keypad-door-knobs-and-deadbolts/#comment-6112 JL Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:07:42 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=1418#comment-6112 Anyone have any information on the real security of these devices? I know many of them are really not that secure, and easily hackable or otherwise overcome, and I was wondering if there are some recommendations for real security. Anyone have any information on the real security of these devices? I know many of them are really not that secure, and easily hackable or otherwise overcome, and I was wondering if there are some recommendations for real security.

]]> By: Clue http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/09/08/keypad-door-knobs-and-deadbolts/#comment-6105 Clue Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:00:22 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=1418#comment-6105 Our kiddo needed to be able to lock the door on his way out fo the house in the morning, but wasn't trustworthy with a key. We were thrilled to find a Weiser Powerbolt, which allowed him to lock the door with the push of a button. We had the Powerbolt on our front door for 6 years and it was was great, but went through its 4 AA batteries about every 3-4 weeks. We only had to replace it when we got a gorgeous new front door with different colored hardware. That's when we got the first of too many Kwikset SmartCode locks . Kwikset SmartCodes appear to be identical to the Weiser Powerbolts, and their batteries last much longer, but they have been a nightmare! !! We are on our 5th one in 3 years and it too is no longer working properly. The doorway where both brands were installed faces direct west, and it seems as of the heat in the later part of the day fries the electronic circuitry in Kwiksets, but was never a problem with the Weiser. We know never to leave home without our key, because you never know when the damned keypad will just stop irreparably working. The only reason we still have one at al is that I don't want t mar our beautiful new door with a different style/brand/type[e of lock set. We're moving soon to a house where the front door faces north, and we'll try again there, maybe with these Schlage selections. I know for certain that it won't be with more Kwiksets though! Our kiddo needed to be able to lock the door on his way out fo the house in the morning, but wasn’t trustworthy with a key. We were thrilled to find a Weiser Powerbolt, which allowed him to lock the door with the push of a button. We had the Powerbolt on our front door for 6 years and it was was great, but went through its 4 AA batteries about every 3-4 weeks. We only had to replace it when we got a gorgeous new front door with different colored hardware.

That’s when we got the first of too many Kwikset SmartCode locks . Kwikset SmartCodes appear to be identical to the Weiser Powerbolts, and their batteries last much longer, but they have been a nightmare! !! We are on our 5th one in 3 years and it too is no longer working properly. The doorway where both brands were installed faces direct west, and it seems as of the heat in the later part of the day fries the electronic circuitry in Kwiksets, but was never a problem with the Weiser. We know never to leave home without our key, because you never know when the damned keypad will just stop irreparably working. The only reason we still have one at al is that I don’t want t mar our beautiful new door with a different style/brand/type[e of lock set.

We’re moving soon to a house where the front door faces north, and we’ll try again there, maybe with these Schlage selections. I know for certain that it won’t be with more Kwiksets though!

]]> By: Paul http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/09/08/keypad-door-knobs-and-deadbolts/#comment-6103 Paul Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:16:57 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=1418#comment-6103 We have a Kwikset keypad deadbolt on our front door and it's great. Easy to set up and use, and I don't have to give the kids a key, just the code. When we had pet sitters coming by the house I set up a temporary code for them without any problem. I don't see why it would be less secure than a regular deadbolt. We're happy with it, and I'm sure the Schlage ones are just as good. We have a Kwikset keypad deadbolt on our front door and it’s great. Easy to set up and use, and I don’t have to give the kids a key, just the code. When we had pet sitters coming by the house I set up a temporary code for them without any problem. I don’t see why it would be less secure than a regular deadbolt. We’re happy with it, and I’m sure the Schlage ones are just as good.

]]>