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whirlwin ◴[] No.41957837[source]
I haven't owned a keychain for many years now. After renovating our house, we installed a Yale Doorman. It's the best $300 investment I've done that I can think of: - Don't have to carry a keychain at all anymore - I can give strangers (think AirBnb, or cleaners) time-bound access codes - I can remotely unlock/lock the door for someone if they need immediate access - Kids can get home without a key - Kids losing their key not a worry anymore - Work office is keyless too (xlock) - We always keep a small 9V battery outside in case the battery goes flat

It was after a painful deadlock situation that we initially retro-fitted an electronic lock into the old front door which we carried over to the new door once we renovated the entire floor.

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1. xyst ◴[] No.41958574[source]
I have considered this route, especially with NFC keys becoming more widespread (ie, unlock door with Apple Watch). But ultimately my number keypad lock works just fine.

If I do upgrade, possibly use the system from Ubiquiti since I already have most of their equipment