Just slip a spare charger in your porch somewhere
That's actually a great idea! But I'd have to make sure I brought it in the house to charge every month or two.
Just slip a spare charger in your porch somewhere
...the August Smart Lock will be available without subscription fees.
What happens if the batteries die?
You can still unlock it on the outside, but they do not say if you can do so on the inside, I would say twist the knob.
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I think it is kinda silly, gimmicky, most/many times you get out of your car, you have the keys in your hands, so:
Get out of your car.
Push button to lock car.
Put key in lock, twist, open.
Instead of.
Get out of your Car
Push button to lock car.
Put keys in pocket.
Get your iPhone out.
Unlock iPhone.
Swipe to unlock.
(Maybe input password).
Search App.
Tap on App.
Tap unlock.
Well I have a Lockitron on order and one of the things it's supposed to do is have a bluetooth proximity sensor, so that just by walking to or away from the door, the lock should automatically lock and unlock. So having it hands free like that doesn't sound gimmicky to me and should actually make it simpler than using your real keys.
Ok, that's indeed easy, but I still think it is a gimmick, what is so hard about unlocking the old fashioned way?
Just my opinion though.
I work late night shifts and sometime when I get home and my porch lights aren't on, I have fumbled around with my keys and dropped them on occasion. With one of these products, you can simply walk towards the door and open it.
Also, what about coming home carrying a bunch of stuff like groceries? Or also for women who might have roomy purses who sometimes can't find their keys right away.
Most people I know have two locks on their door, the deadbolt, and one in the knob. I can already see the looks on people's faces when they realize that while installing it
This is a deadlock.You are right and then some.
My insurance company will not insure, or pay out if:
a) There is no deadlock fitted as a second lock.
b) The deadlock is not locked in the event of a break in.
Which makes it pretty useless as a convenient security option. Nice innovation and useful for other applications, but not on my front door.
U need a new insurance company. Get allstate. Locks are for honest people. A dead bolt is not going to stop a thief. Just went thru the web site they are showing it as a deadbolt so j would be covered anyway. Your lower lock would be left in the unlocked position. Only problem I see with locking and unlocking deadbolts. deadbolts are usually stiff and require some pressure while locking and unlocking. Will this device have enough power if there is pressure on the locking mechanism?You are right and then some.
My insurance company will not insure, or pay out if:
a) There is no deadlock fitted as a second lock.
b) The deadlock is not locked in the event of a break in.
Which makes it pretty useless as a convenient security option. Nice innovation and useful for other applications, but not on my front door.
U need a new insurance company. Get allstate. Locks are for honest people. A dead bolt is not going to stop a thief.
I just realized this lock is a deadbolt. And get mounted on the inside. Might be a fire hazard if anything.If you are one of the many city dwellers who live in a 2+ floor appartment/condo, where the only windows are far above reach, then that dead bolt is actually quite effective.
I just realized this lock is a deadbolt. And get mounted on the inside. Might be a fire hazard if anything.
You could disable access for your phone using your computer, as shown in the video. Also you could wipe it with iCloud.you lose your iphone, the guy now has all your contact details, personal info and an electronic access to your house