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Best Local Smart Lock for Privacy/Security (lemmy.ml)

submitted 5 months ago by brownmustardminion@lemmy.ml to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world

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I’m solidly leaning towards a Schlage Connect Lock due to its local only Zwave capabilities (which has the benefit of also extending battery life). I was strongly considering the Aqara U100 for its many features, but based on what I’ve seen I can foresee it being a nightmare to get working locally with home assistant and the need for a phone app makes me fear for long term support.

I use the Schlage Encode for other houses and love the way it looks and how easy it is to setup and use. I really wish they would make a Zwave version with the same hardware.

So before I jump in and buy the Schlage Connect, is there anybody who has experience with either of the locks I’ve mentioned? Feel free to chime in if you have a different lock that you think beats out these.

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[–] talentedkiwi@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I have one. You still need the app to setup the lock, which is unfortunate. Once it was setup I just deleted the app.

[–] jgkawell@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Thanks for the info. That's odd since most Z-wave devices can enter pairing mode with a button press.

How do you like the lock? Any issues with it?

[–] talentedkiwi@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago

The lock itself is fine. I can do pretty much everything with the zwave once paired. Locking and unlocking are pretty quick and easy. You can setup a few different numbers too (haven't played with it too much once setup). It has a sensor to detect if the door is open, but it's pretty slow. Sometimes I can open and close the door before it knows it's open. More of a door left open sensor.

Our door lock it well aligned, but it's yours is off I could see it being an issue, but that's any motorized lock.

Battery life seems pretty good considering we use the lock multiple times a day. Just 4 AA batteries I Believe. It also beeps at you when you lock/unlock before it dies so you have a fair warning.