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Smart deadbolt lock recs

Posted on 8/13/25 at 8:26 pm
Posted by LSUintheNW
At your mom’s house
Member since Aug 2009
36769 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 8:26 pm
I’m looking for a front door deadbolt smart lock that I can access through WiFi/app so I can give out temporary codes and change the current code remotely.

It’s a rental so, low maintenance, good battery life, functional, and controlled remotely are important.


Thanks!
This post was edited on 8/13/25 at 9:00 pm
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
16192 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 8:40 pm to
Yale Assure. I assume you're talking a deadbolt. I he ave an Airbnb and use this one. No issues
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This post was edited on 8/13/25 at 8:44 pm
Posted by LSUintheNW
At your mom’s house
Member since Aug 2009
36769 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 8:42 pm to
quote:

I assume you're talking a deadbolt.


Yes, thanks. I’ll update my post.
Posted by Roy Curado
Member since Jul 2021
1429 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 8:51 pm to
I just bought the Yale - Assure Lock 2 - Smart Lock Wi-Fi Deadbolt with Touchscreen Keypad | Fingerprint Access - Oil Rubbed Bronze, and I do not recommend it.

It SWALLOWS batteries. I replace the 4 batteries about every 1.5 months. Im not worried about the cost of them, just annoying having to replace the batteries so often...
Posted by LSUintheNW
At your mom’s house
Member since Aug 2009
36769 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 8:56 pm to
quote:

I just bought the Yale - Assure Lock 2 - Smart Lock Wi-Fi Deadbolt with Touchscreen Keypad | Fingerprint Access - Oil Rubbed Bronze, and I do not recommend it. It SWALLOWS batteries. I replace the 4 batteries about every 1.5 months. Im not worried about the cost of them, just annoying having to replace the batteries so often...


I appreciate the info. It’s a rental that’s 3 states away so this is very helpful info.
Posted by BabySam
FL
Member since Oct 2010
1564 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 10:24 pm to
I got a U-tec Ultraloq and have loved it. Fingerprint, keycode, key to operate. Can add multiple users with code/fingerprint as well as temp codes (set expiration). Ive never enabled it but can use geolocation of phone to unlock/lock as you arrive/depart...i got the one thats just the deadbolt, so was able to keep the doorhandle that wife preferred and just swapped deadbolt
This post was edited on 8/13/25 at 10:26 pm
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
12781 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 11:07 pm to
Waze is good.
Posted by TIGERsinceCONCEPTION
Uptown New Orleans
Member since Jan 2009
1116 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 11:56 pm to
We have the Kwikset Halo deadbolt and it works great. App is easy to use and easy to create temp and permanent codes. About 3-4 months in between battery changes.
Posted by Matt225
St. George
Member since Dec 2019
1139 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 5:31 am to
I had a Yale Assure lock at rental. Worked great.
Bought one for office/gun room 4 months back. been nothing but garbage.
I do not recommend Yale anymore.
Posted by AaronDeTiger
baton rouge
Member since Jun 2014
2148 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 8:54 am to
somebody needs to make a version that the dead bolt contact charges when its locked. power it from the door bell.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
90845 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 10:20 am to
EUFY. cheap, durable, reliable
Posted by Mikes My Tiger
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2007
2775 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 10:53 am to
I got the Schlage from Home Depot. It does everything you mentioned.
Posted by dakarx
Member since Sep 2018
8122 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 11:03 am to
quote:

got the Schlage from Home Depot. It does everything you mentioned


+1 on the Schlage branded ones.. 4xAA batteries last 8-10 months with moderate usage.

They actually honor thier replacement warranty... had one crap out on a rental propert after 4 years... one email later and a brand new one arrived in 2 days via UPS.
Posted by King George
Member since Dec 2013
5917 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 12:05 pm to
Schlage is a good one. Reliable. Low cost. I've had a few and never had a problem with any of them.
Posted by madmaxvol
Infinity + 1 Posts
Member since Oct 2011
21567 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 1:50 pm to
I've had an August smart lock for several years now, and it has worked great.
Posted by LSUintheNW
At your mom’s house
Member since Aug 2009
36769 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 2:30 pm to
quote:

I got the Schlage from Home Depot. It does everything you mentioned.


I just ordered a Schlage from HD.

Thanks everyone!
Posted by TigerGman
Center of the Universe
Member since Sep 2006
13343 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 3:24 pm to
quote:

EUFY. cheap, durable, reliable


I just bought a Eufy that reads your palm, from about 6 inches away from the scanner. Has keypad and key lock too. Will report back once installed . Claims a 99% detection rate.
Posted by 632627
LA
Member since Dec 2011
14600 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 4:48 pm to
I have the eufy fingerprint lock with rechargeable battery.

Easily one of the best purchases I've ever made, possibly THE best.
Posted by Roy Curado
Member since Jul 2021
1429 posts
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:04 pm to
Im not sure how that would work with the door having to swing open? Run a wire through the hinge?
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
90845 posts
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:12 pm to
quote:


Im not sure how that would work with the door having to swing open? Run a wire through the hinge?

i think what he is implying is some type of charging when the deadbolt is secure built into the plate it extends into.

that plate could then have a wire in the door frame/wall to the doorbell or even to an outlet on that wall.

i thought that was kind of genius.
This post was edited on 8/15/25 at 12:14 pm
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