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Do any locks prioritize access control, but not security? (lemmy.world)
submitted 4 days ago by njordomir@lemmy.world to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world
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I have a few sneaky tiptoeing but loveable miscreants as part of my family and I would like to keep them out of my office. I'm sure some of you can relate.

My problem is that most of the locks I'm finding are big, heavy, super-secure deadbolts. I don't care about the actual security, I just want a simple interior lock that I can open with a pin/NFC/fingerprint and also log entry and exits in HA. Does anyone know of a lock that's more "lightweight" than the common options. After all, if they make it into my office there will be evidence all over in the form of fingerprints on the window of my PC case! :-D. I just need a mild deterrent.

The wife already nixed a motion sensor turning all the lights red and triggering horror movie sounds.

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[–] tryitout@infosec.pub 2 points 3 days ago

Probably the simplest solution if the assumption holds that the ones trying to be kept out are too short to reach. Although don't make the wife mad or you could get locked in from the outside...

Alternatively, assuming the door is only prepped with a door handle currently and you don't want to drill more holes into the door, just Google a cheap push button style lock that fits the existing hole. Looks like there's plenty of low security options around $20.