I’ve recently decided to up my security, but I don’t want it to be an annoyance for the family to use. I also have an aversion to web hosted things, so I’d like something that is locally hosted/controlled, without a “Setup app”

I’m open to deadbolt and regular latch smart locks.

What options are out there? what do you use? do you like it?

  • weedproblemEnglish
    7·
    1 year ago

    I have the Wyze lock bolt and its pretty amazing.

    • No cloud features at all, infact it has no network access. Its completely offline. You can only connect to it via bluetooth to add users etc.
    • Can’t be picked because - it has no key hole at all
    • Has a keypad to unlock via code, but
    • It has a super fast fingerprint reader - just touch and you’re in. Only need the keypad if your fingers are wet and fingerprints fail to scan because of it (almost never)
    • Reasonably priced
    • phxEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      How long do the batteries usually last on that one?

      My buddy has a “lockly” which seems a similar idea. Touchpad for codes with rotating numbers (they’re not in the same position every time), fingerprint access. It does have a key slot I believe.

      The app can be used for setting codes via Bluetooth, or you can set them yourself on the lock. Wifi can be added on with an accessory but isn’t required.

      • weedproblemEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        Not sure on the batteries. I got it in July 2022, and threw in some rechargeable batteries, but have not had to charge them yet. Guess they last at least a year then.

        • phxEnglish
          3·
          1 year ago

          That’s pretty good, actually.