Keyless Door Lock Question
#1
10-21-11, 06:44 PM
Keyless Door Lock Question
Has anyone ever installed a keyless keypad on their exterior door to their house? Kind of like the ones you would see at a commercial/industrial company. Do they make them for residential doors? Are they expensive to have installed? I wouldn't want it to necessarily be hooked up to my security system. I just would like one for ease (swiping a keyfob to lock/unlock the door) and possibly hooking it up to my smartphone to lock/unlock the door from my phone. Anyone have any experience with this, ideas, positive or negative comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
#2
10-22-11, 12:20 AM
I've only had experience with them in high rise office buildings. Most of them used a key card, similar to a credit card. I imagine that they can be installed in a residential setting. Call a local locksmith for prices. It can't be cheap, that's for sure.
#3
10-22-11, 08:20 AM
Thanks for the follow up!
Thanks for the feedback! Yes, I agree it will probably be expensive. I would think there would be more cases in residential settings. I'll look into it! Thanks again!
#4
10-29-11, 05:32 AM
Thank you for commenting!
Every locksmith I checked with in my area doesn't know about installing one except one and they want $1000+ to install one. I may have to wait a little longer till it becomes more common. Then I should be able to install one and for a decent price. Thank you again! Cheers! Greg
#5
10-29-11, 10:06 PM
Which kind of key less lock are you looking for. They make ones with little push button, you inter a code, and the lock opens, or you can use a key. They have them at lowes, and can be installed in a normal lock set hole. The other kind with a relay on the striker plate, and a card key may be a lot harder to find. You might find something like that on e-bay used.
