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I started doing my research on Amazon. The positive reviews are all raves. But most all the below 3 star reviews where about the crappy battery life being something like a 1-2 months. On the other hand, Klikset reviews mentioned better battery life but horrible reliability, motor failures, etc.
Does anyone actually have a Z-Wave+ Schlage installed?
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I installed a Yale lock on July 31 2019 and it's still reporting 70% as of 3 hours ago. It hasn't skipped a beat.
https://forums.homeseer.com/forum/ho...seer-and-z-net
HS3PRO 3.0.0.500 as a Fire Daemon service, Windows 2016 Server Std Intel Core i5 PC HTPC Slim SFF 4GB, 120GB SSD drive, WLG800, RFXCom, TI103,NetCam, UltraNetcam3, BLBackup, CurrentCost 3P Rain8Net, MCsSprinker, HSTouch, Ademco Security plugin/AD2USB, JowiHue, various Oregon Scientific temp/humidity sensors, Z-Net, Zsmoke, Aeron Labs micro switches, Amazon Echo Dots, WS+, WD+ ... on and on.
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Originally posted by dchramcow View Post
Would anyone of those come with the features I mentioned?
I believe if you look at the models listed the answer would be yes. I have the older model of this particular one:
https://www.build.com/schlage-be469n...34?uid=2130341
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Originally posted by George View PostI started doing my research on Amazon. The positive reviews are all raves. But most all the below 3 star reviews where about the crappy battery life being something like a 1-2 months. On the other hand, Kwikset reviews mentioned better battery life but horrible reliability, motor failures, etc.
Does anyone actually have a Z-Wave+ Schlage installed?
I replaced the batteries in my regular Schlage (not a + version) in December 2019 and the battery is at 54% today.
The regular Schlage does get used more often than the Z-Wave+ one, but the + version definitely has a longer life.
The + version also does not need a 9 volt battery like the older ones do.
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To add what TallTM said, my Schlage BE469's use 4 AA batteries and can go for at least half a year on *quality* alkalines, which is key. A lot of folks that complain about battery life are using cheap batteries. One has to remember door locks are usually on exterior doors and can face temperature extremes. IIRC correctly, my lock might have shipped from the factory with a set of these: https://www.amazon.com/Duracell-6621...00EDK4HXY?th=1
I've since switched to Sanyo Eneloop rechargeables because of their ability to hold a charge even when not used for weeks. I simply keep a rotating stock of fully charged batteries readily available and swap them out once every few months.
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Originally posted by George View PostOr even better, spend a little more and get Lithium batteries. Not only do they last forever, they are specifically designed for Hot/Cold outside use. The battery in my mounted garage door opener is at least 5 years old and it still works great.
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Originally posted by George View PostI started doing my research on Amazon. The positive reviews are all raves. But most all the below 3 star reviews where about the crappy battery life being something like a 1-2 months. On the other hand, Klikset reviews mentioned better battery life but horrible reliability, motor failures, etc.
Does anyone actually have a Z-Wave+ Schlage installed?
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I have 5 Kwiksets, all on exterior doors with varying levels of lock motor activity, which is really what will run the battery down fastest. The door that gets the most door keypad and auto-lock usage runs through batteries at about once every 6 months. The one door that has full exposure to the elements, so much so that the "nickel" plating has begun to dull, happens to be the door that gets the least amount of usage so it'll go a year without a battery change. I too have noticed that cheaper store-brand batteries don't last as long as something like Duracel or Energizer batteries. I might give Schlage a try if they made a model with physical buttons...the touchscreen keypad is a deal breaker for me.
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my wishlist for a lock is bluetooth touch to open, physical key, and a keypad. Sadly I can get 2 of the 3, but not all 3. I have a gen 1 kwikset thats worked well for many years. I like their kevo lock but I want a keypad as a backup for when I'm not carrying keys or my phone.HS4 Pro on Shuttle NC10U, Win10; Z-NET
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External applications: Homebridge-homeseer, Geofency, EgiGeoZone.
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Originally posted by jmaddox View Postmy wishlist for a lock is bluetooth touch to open, physical key, and a keypad. Sadly I can get 2 of the 3, but not all 3. I have a gen 1 kwikset thats worked well for many years. I like their kevo lock but I want a keypad as a backup for when I'm not carrying keys or my phone.
I don't like the idea of bluetooth/proximity methods for unlock for security reasons. Someone knowledge enough could take the phone and unlock, and yes, it's no different than someone taking your keys. But the keys don't contain enough personal data to possibly find your home.
Same if an intruder was to approach someone when about to enter the home, they could force you or take the phone and unlock. What I like about the keypad method is that you can program a panic code that will set off an alarm, send an emergency text, email, cellular, etc.
Just my personal preferences, everyone's comfort levels/needs are unique.
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Gee good point. Never considered the panic issue which could be integrated into my alarm system. While I don't have a physical key for my Yale lock, it faithfully updates the battery level within 24 hours. I have a script that reports battery level once a month. If for reason I don't catch that, all that I need is a 9 volt battery which i can touch a contact at the bottom of the lock to energize it.HS3PRO 3.0.0.500 as a Fire Daemon service, Windows 2016 Server Std Intel Core i5 PC HTPC Slim SFF 4GB, 120GB SSD drive, WLG800, RFXCom, TI103,NetCam, UltraNetcam3, BLBackup, CurrentCost 3P Rain8Net, MCsSprinker, HSTouch, Ademco Security plugin/AD2USB, JowiHue, various Oregon Scientific temp/humidity sensors, Z-Net, Zsmoke, Aeron Labs micro switches, Amazon Echo Dots, WS+, WD+ ... on and on.
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Originally posted by langenet View PostGee good point. Never considered the panic issue which could be integrated into my alarm system. While I don't have a physical key for my Yale lock, it faithfully updates the battery level within 24 hours. I have a script that reports battery level once a month. If for reason I don't catch that, all that I need is a 9 volt battery which i can touch a contact at the bottom of the lock to energize it.
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