Keypad garage entry, thoughts?

[Tech Guy]

The Deadbolt lock from Schlage, unlike yours, will not lock itself, you have to manually do it.
If I'm not mistaken, my Kwikset will do multiple codes and warn of low battery just like yours.
Battery's last a long time BTW.
Yours is a very nice piece BTW.

Sorry Deuce but the Schlage's do lock them self. And the best part is they use a soleniod to activate/deactivate the mechanical portion as opposed to a nylon gear driven motor for throwing the bolt.

 

[Tim Kennedy]

Backtracker:
If you have aluminum/vinyl siding - do what a friend of mine did - find a place on the outside of your garage that is convenient to reach & install a garage push button under the siding - the siding is flexible enough that when you press on it, it activates the door - works great!

 

[BackTracker]

I have that strange cement board siding...

 

[junk4dummies]

My, my, all this fuss over locking ones self out. That is a hoot. I am the world biggest dummy when it comes to doing that.
I have never had a problem though.
I have a pad for the garage door opener but I never mounted it. I found it the other day after 20 years I had forgotten I even had it.

What works very well so you don't need to screw any wholes in your siding is to use silicone. I use it to stick many things. on. The doulbe back tape always breaks down. I even use it to put the hooks for the pull back curtons on the tile in the bathroom. It sticks great to tile and you can get it off without damaging anything. I might stain over the years if you take it off but you siding will age more.

I don't know but a $1.99 cent Walmart key hidden always has worked for me. I have it so no one will find it even with a metal detector. I have one hidden for the family who never put it back and I have one for myself.

I took an index card and cut a piece twice the size of the key. I taped it up and put the key in it and put it in my wallet. Even if I go out without mypants I can get back in. I even have a key hidden in the garage because my wife is always locking the dang door to the garage. She has locked me out many times. She has turned out the lights and left me stanging there.

Getting into the garage in my house would not let you in. I might me out in the yard at dusk and sure enough The side door to the garage will be locked along with the house door. The woman drives me nuts. I go out during the day and have my hands full and can't get out because the dang door is locked. I need to put things down, twist the lock open the door, pick up the junk to go out. Now that is a problem.

The only real way to solve the problem is to never lock the door or hire a buttler to let you in. And you think you have problems. LOL

 

[A29]

About half the time when I punch in the code it does not work. Most always works on the 2nd try.

 

[99_xc600]

Since my garage is detached from the house. I have no choice to use the keypads to get into the garage since I don't have a traditional door, just the over head doors. I've used the following

Genie Key Pad - Wired. I replaced 2 of these things. They seem to be very sensitive to surges/brown outs. Both of them were replaced during the summer after 2 bad thunderstorms in the area. I would not recommend.

Genie Key Pad - Wireless. Basically it acts just like the remote that you carry in the car. However this unit is programmable for multiple openers. One thing I did notice is that you have to go slow when entering the code when using. Otherwise, it will get confused and you will need to wait 10 seconds for it to clear it self.

 

[mmhouse]

Both actually, but more the one to operate the garage door opener from the outside.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B0WKV0/?tag=atomicindus08-20


Also this,

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NJJ1MQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have both.

I don't have a personnel door in the garage so use the overhead door when going in and out and often when working outside (plus the very occasional senior moment). As a matter of fact it's the door we use 95% of the time when we come and go. My garage also has windows so it could be broken into fairly easily and I want to make sure the house is as secure as possible.

So I have the keypad on the opener for convenience (and to avoid lockouts) and on the lockset on the entry door into the house. That way if someone came or broke into the garage the keypad on the door keeps it secure without the risk of my being locked out of the house.

My brother uses his front door regularly so has the keypad locksets on both his front door and the door into the house from the garage. He's used them for years and swears by them (which is the reason I bought one).

I do still have a well hidden key if all else fails.

I would highly recommend one or both, whatever works best for your situation.

P.S. My overhead door keypad is a 10 year old Genie brand that gets heavy use and still works perfectly. I replace the 9-volt battery once a year. It is attached to the solid door jamb between the siding and overhead door which keeps it well protected from the weather. It clears by closing and opening the cover so if you make an error you just close and re-open the door and then enter the code correctly.

 

[BHR4CE1]

I use these all over my home.
http://www.smarthome.com/51104SN/Ba...Keyless-Deadbolt-Lifetime-Satin-Nickel/p.aspx

I have 8 of them, and the great thing is that they incorporate perfectly into my Control4 home automation system. If I need to unlock any door while I am away from home, I can easily do it from my iPhone. I can also see the status of any lock from my iPhone. It also lets me schedule certain times when doors will unlock or lock. They are programmed into my "good night" buttons as well, so with one button, my system makes sure all lights, tv's, thermostats, etc are set for the night and makes sure all doors are locked.

I can program 100 codes into them, and my system logs each users code so I know when they came in and when they left. You can also set a code to only work during a certain day, time or only work once.

They are really great quality, and take 4 AA batteries. I haven't had to change the batteries yet. I can't say enough good things about these. They will even E-mail me when the batteries are getting low.

 

[machine_punk]

I have the 'remote' key pad on the outside of the garage (works like a garage remote--i.e. 'wireless'--except you punch in a pin number, instead of just pressing one button). Works like a charm.

To solve your main problem, though, just put this on your front door...I haven't used a key to get into my house for 4 years now. I can put up to 19 codes in the door (I also set up temporary codes to let contractors in when I am not there). I think I paid aroudn $150, but I have never regretted that money spent...it is just too convenient to get into the house now, without fumbling for keys...
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I put one on the inside garage door too (the door between the garage and the house)...that way, I am never locked out...
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I highly recommend both of these units by Schlage (both the deadbolt version and the door latch version).

M_P

 

[BellyUpFish]

Those of you who have switched this deadbolt out with the old school deadbolt, what are you doing with the regular door knob?

I'd like to put this one my garage to stop having to carry keys out there all the time, but it has both a dead bolt and traditional lock knob.

Replacing both?

 

[Cardboard Man]

Those of you who have switched this deadbolt out with the old school deadbolt, what are you doing with the regular door knob?

I'd like to put this one my garage to stop having to carry keys out there all the time, but it has both a dead bolt and traditional lock knob.

Replacing both?

I simply don't lock the knob. Not much additional security there anyway if you keep the deadbolt locked.

An added benefit is if you give codes out to other people, you can lock them out easily anytime you want by simply locking the knob.

Oh, and +15 or whatever we're up to on the Schlage deadbolt pictured above.

 

[Clubber]

I have the Schlage as well, let each member of the family pick their own combo (dirty fingers don't matter now), If someone is coming to do work in the house then I give them a code and erase it as soon as their work is done. This lock gets used everyday and I find the batteries that are supposed to last 1-3 years are more like 4-6 months (I use Duracell). Battery life is the only downside for me. The deadbolt goes in plenty deep and has a reinforced metal housing on the frame side for extra strength against someone kicking at the door.