I was originally going to ask just about the Schlage locks, mainly becuase I thought they were the only game in town, but whilst searching, I came across the kwikset ones, so I'd include those too.
1> Are the Schlage locks rated for outside use? I'd probably like to install 2 or 3 sets, one of which would be on an external door, exposed to the elements (there is a porch covering it, but it does get rained on, and snowed on, and sun shone on too). Am I going to have any issues? Same question for the kwikset locks.
2> For the Schlage locks, I'm a bit confused what I need to have to use them. The HS store says that we don't need to order the starter kits for them to work with HS, but I keep reading that you need to have an adjacent module that supports beaming (which I presume that the light module in the Kit supports(?). Most all of my zwave kit is Intermatic, and I don't think any of that supports beaming. I know that the iLink module isn't used that comes with the kit. I don't see any requirements for the kwikset locks - is there some seperate beaming module that needs to be purchased?
3> If the battery in the lock fails, or my HS system dies, or I simply forget the combination number, can I ALWAYS open the door from the outside via the key? Same question about the kwikset locks.
4> Any ideas when the kwikset locks will be available in the HS store? I was hoping to do something with at least my internal door during the summer as one of my (way too many) projects.
Thanks for all the help.
Graham
(Oh, and I should say that I'm using a z-troller, and have just updated to the 1.15 firmware a couple of weeks ago (I believe that that is the latest release?))
1> Are the Schlage locks rated for outside use? I'd probably like to install 2 or 3 sets, one of which would be on an external door, exposed to the elements (there is a porch covering it, but it does get rained on, and snowed on, and sun shone on too). Am I going to have any issues? Same question for the kwikset locks.
2> For the Schlage locks, I'm a bit confused what I need to have to use them. The HS store says that we don't need to order the starter kits for them to work with HS, but I keep reading that you need to have an adjacent module that supports beaming (which I presume that the light module in the Kit supports(?). Most all of my zwave kit is Intermatic, and I don't think any of that supports beaming. I know that the iLink module isn't used that comes with the kit. I don't see any requirements for the kwikset locks - is there some seperate beaming module that needs to be purchased?
3> If the battery in the lock fails, or my HS system dies, or I simply forget the combination number, can I ALWAYS open the door from the outside via the key? Same question about the kwikset locks.
4> Any ideas when the kwikset locks will be available in the HS store? I was hoping to do something with at least my internal door during the summer as one of my (way too many) projects.
Thanks for all the help.
Graham
(Oh, and I should say that I'm using a z-troller, and have just updated to the 1.15 firmware a couple of weeks ago (I believe that that is the latest release?))
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