Product Description Plymouth. Visual pack. For keyed exterior doors. Deadbolt thrown from outside by keyway turn after pressing Schlage button or by inside thumbturn. Deadbolt retracted from outside by entering valid user code then rotating keyway turn or by inside thumbturn
Great value and easily installed.August 30, 2010 Thomas Pierno(Bridgewater, NJ United States) The lock is well made, reasonably priced, and appears quite durable. Installation was easy but be sure to configure whether you want the single button lock function to engage. I did not and found myself having to remove the cover to set it to my needs.
I'll be buying another for the garage door very soon.
Super product !
Great when it works but its not working most of the timeJuly 10, 2010 RM44G 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We bought this lock new from Amazon and received it 2 months ago. It worked fine for the first couple weeks then would stop working unless the battery was disconnected and reconnected which seemed to reset it. It would work for a couple times and then go back to the 'stuck' state where it can not be unlocked if it was in a locked state, even with the physical key provided as a backup. If it was unlocked when it went into the bad state it would not lock, again even with the physical key. We've tried several new batteries to no avail so the unit seems defective.
I really liked this lock when it worked. My advice would be to make a backup plan in case you have a problem with this lock, like keeping the old key lock around to re-install if this lock breaks and having at least one other door you can get in with a regular old key.
Excellent Product and Good PriceJune 13, 2010 Philippe Hajjar I am very happy with this lock. It is very easy to install and program. It "just works" and the provided keys allow for those people who have little faith in technology to have a "way in."
Schlage Keypad Deadbolt- wish I had installed this years agoJune 6, 2010 Steve in FL(hollywood,fl) Great product. I purchased 2 from my locksmith and had him install them. Now my wife cannot lock herself out and we don't need to have a key hidden in the yard.
I bought these after we had a number of break-ins in my neighborhood. I never felt safe with a "hidden" key but my wife would lock herself out at least twice a week.
With these devices it does not occur.
Here are some added bonuses that were unexpected:
1. I never need a key. I can lock the front or back door and then if I'm working on a project and need to go back for a tool, I don't have to run around to the unlocked door. That used to make me crazy.
2. Temporary pass codes for the dogsitter. When I was on vacation I setup a code for my neighbor to check on the dogs. When I returned, I deleted the codes. No need to worry about all the "extra keys" I could have floating out there.
3. Emergency access. If I get stuck late at work (or in a true emergency) and need my son to stop by and feed the dogs I can just give him the code and he can get in.
Lastly the deadbolt locking mechanism is really easy to turn with your fingers on both sides of the door. It is actually easier than using a key.
I'm going to buy a third one for my garage door and then my entire house will be keyless. When I move, I plan to do the same in my next house.
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Cost- I move a lot. Whenever I move into a new home, I call a locksmith and have him rekey all the exterior doors to a single key. For nearly the same price, I can replace all my locks with these. I'll be doing that from here on out.
Great dead bolt, convenient, easy to install -- PLUS a superb strike plateJune 4, 2010 David B. Spalding(Chromejob-dot-com) 2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this locally (Lowes) and installed this for my front entry, with a dual knob/deadbolt set for my rear door and another keyless locking door knob for my garage entry door. Before installation I had the locksmith at the local hardware store key them all to the same key. The silicone coated buttons look very durable, even without a storm door protecting them.
Another application of this product is for homes with the elderly, who if incapacitated, can't open the door for emergency services (fire, police). Having a dedicated code that EMS can use saves them precious time in getting to the resident.
Replacing an existing Yale dead bolt with this was very simple, the instructions were relatively easy to follow. All that was needed was a screwdriver. Installation instructions are available on Schlage's web site, so you can see what is involved before you buy.
The lock comes ready to use with two unique user codes and a unique programming code, all of which can be erased and set to one of your own. You can also disable a user code and re-enable it later, or disable all of them (e.g. going on vacation, disabling the maid service's unique code). You can also turn the beep on and off, and disable the quick method of outside locking in case you have curious children (it then requires a valid user code to lock from the outside). You can essentially disable the keypad entirely if you're going away. Due to the design, if you're the only one with a key, then no third parties can gain entry while you're away.
I haven't had this installed long enough to attest to battery life, but the product is supposed to flash the "Schlage" button in red, then green if the battery is low, or flash red repeatedly if the battery needs immediate replacement. An added convenience for me is that you can change the PROGRAMMING code for these, so that mine are programmed with the same code of my own choosing. If you forget all of this for some reason, the lock can be reset to the factory codes if you have access to the internal lock (don't throw out those installation sheets, and keep them in a secure location like a firebox).
The finish (bright brass, 505) matches those mandated by my HOA, Schlage claims to warranty the finish for lifetime, but for me the lock is behind a Pella storm door anyway.
One of the best features isn't in the lock at all. These products come with a new, two-part strike plate with 4" screws ... one of the most important upgrades you can make to your entry door security! Many home intrusions are accomplished by "kick-in" entry, in which the door is simply kicked in and wimpy strike plates with 1" screws (a favorite of cheap builders) break through the door jamb with minimal force. No burglary tools required (other than a heavy boot). All the Schlage lock sets that I've bought this week come with screws which penetrate the jamb, frame, and perhaps even the adjacent stud, securely anchoring the strike plate and making the door virtually impervious to kick-in intrusion.
Yes, you can go buy a stronger strike plate, and 3" screws, at your local hardware store for less. If you do NOTHING ELSE, do that. Though the Schlage door reinforcement strike and cover strike were nice, I set them aside (I actually used the reinforced strike as a shim underneath the latch strike for my keyless door knob lock) and used a more secure "box strike," bought locally.
"Lock bumping":
Some reviews have complained that you can't make this lock secure against "key bumping." The "bump" meme seems to me less of a worry, as a burglar would have to possess just the right type of key to match this lock. (It's a little more of a worry in an office or apartment building where all the locks are undoubtedly the same make/model.) But you may be able to make this bump-free -- just take the lock before installation to your locksmith and have the key cylinder disabled (instead of rekeying all locks to the same key). Voila -- you're bump-proof. (Schlage Customer Service strongly discourages this, warning that it could void the warranty if done improperly.) But then you can't open the lock without the 4-digit code; if the battery goes dead, you're out of luck. I haven't had this installed long enough to attest to battery life, but the product is supposed to flash the "Schlage" button in red, then green if the battery is low, or flash red repeatedly if the battery needs immediate replacement.
Best to leave a conventional keyed lock elsewhere on your home (mine is in the rear, which has less visibility) - you can make THAT lock a high-security, more difficult to pick or bump model, like those from Schlage (Primus) or Medeco (M3). After reading the original "lock bumping" white papers by Barry Wels and Marc Tobias, I'm not concerned about bumping, as it is more difficult than many Internet (and marketing) fearmongers proclaim.
"Lock override":
There has been confusion in other reviews/comments about the "lock override" instructions in the Troubleshooting section of the installation instructions. I've tried this ... it disconnects the DIGITAL KEYPAD function from the deadbolt so that ONLY THE KEY will open the deadbolt. This "override" does not disable the keyed cylinder. To do that, consult with a locksmith. (Some suggest inserting a blank key and breaking it off in the cylinder. No, no, no, this is a bad idea IMHO.)
A persistent reviewer here has touted the Sunnect AP501 keyless deadbolt (I've linked to the one with the same finish as this one). It looks like a great product: it uses a digital key, and comes with a "box strike" for the door jamb. Worth looking into, but ... it costs more than twice the cost of this, and the box strike will perhaps require more installation work. Set your budget and make our choice.
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