re: General security camera discussion (was "Unifi Protect security cameras")

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UP-DoorLock

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Damn it. I also have considered door locks and never pulled the trigger for this or that reason. Maybe the bastards will push me over the edge.


I just hate battery powered things so much though. It is going to have to probably be pretty nice AND not require Wi-Fi 6 like the sensors.

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So nearly a year later, they finally put the DoorLock in EA. Reasonably priced IMO at $99, but unfortunately it *does* require one of their WiFi6 APs to operate. And of course being part of the Protect lineup, you need to be running a controller to adopt it. Claims 10 month battery life, and I hate battery powered things as much as you do but I can't think of a better way to power a lock.

It's basically a big knurled knob that replaces the typical interior deadbolt latch while leaving the existing exterior keyed hardware. No solution for the knob/handle lock, so personally I would have to get in the habit of not locking that in order to use this.