Smart door locks

[Hendrik W. M. van Eeden]

Thanks Mike.  I will check this one out.

Henk



> On Apr 5, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Mike Andrews <mikea0 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I have 4 Kwikset Z-Wave Smart locks, including the ones that will replace the inside knob on a regular deadbolt. 
> 
> 
> Kwikset 916 Z-Wave SmartCode Touchscreen Electronic Deadbolt, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q3N4NT2/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apap_hfjFZ9ZKIqpSB <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q3N4NT2/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apap_hfjFZ9ZKIqpSB> 
> 
> 
> Kwikset 99140-103 Kwikset Convert Z-Wave Plus Interior Deadbolt Smart Lock Conversion Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPH6GWG/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apap_lNjI6CM38bYKr <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPH6GWG/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apap_lNjI6CM38bYKr> 
> 
> They have all worked fine. 
> 
> The Vera manages the PIN codes fairly easily, where you can even limit times when a code will work. I get email alerts when the door is unlocked and locked.
> 
> You can unlock the door with the Vera mobile app, and with the cloud account you can operate the lock remotely.
> 
> I discovered that the Energizer lithium AA batteries can last a year. When you get a low battery warning, don't let it slide more than a day or two, unless you're still carrying the key. Ask how I know this.
> 
> Note that Amazon Alexa can connect so you see the lock status and can lock, but Amazon disables unlocking. I think the Google devices will unlock. Xtension will handle all of the functions through the Vera.
> 
> --Mike
> 
> On Sun, Apr 5, 2020, 8:37 AM Hendrik W. M. van Eeden <hvaneeden at comcast.net <mailto:hvaneeden at comcast.net>> wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I am getting ready to install a smart lock.  I am looking for suggestions as to which way to go.  I am interested in getting a device that is paired with a Vera and allows me to remotely unlock the door and/or allow me to remotely assign temporary codes to permit entree.
> Any suggestion are welcome.
> 
> Henk
> 
> 
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