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dsr_ ◴[12 Oct 23 19:34 UTC] No.37862022[source]▶
We have a non-networked, non-remote electronic combo lock for our front door.

We are never locked out. There is no key under a rock. The phone cannot get unpaired, the remote cannot be intercepted and replayed. If we are on vacation, we can call up a friend and tell them a code so they can get in.

A 9V battery lasts about three years, then it starts flashing and beeping every time you open the door for a month before dying. If you already have the right hole in the door, it takes about 20 minutes to install.

And if you're intent on breaking in, well, the windows are made of glass. Please don't do that.

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fragmede ◴[12 Oct 23 19:50 UTC] No.37862267[source]▶
Mind sharing which device that is so I can have one for my house?
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1. kaibee ◴[12 Oct 23 20:05 UTC] No.37862489[source]▶
Not sure if this is the one OP has but:

[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Schlage-Camelot-Satin-Nickel-Ele...]

I had one on my house growing up from like 2007-2012, rock solid. Bought a house this year and the first thing I did was install these on the front and back doors. Seems like it's exactly the same model that was being sold in 2007 (which is still on my childhood home and going strong btw).

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2. dsr_ ◴[12 Oct 23 21:03 UTC] No.37863118[source]▶
We have a similar Schlage, yup.