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Best Local Smart Lock for Privacy/Security (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 years ago by brownmustardminion@lemmy.ml to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world

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I’m solidly leaning towards a Schlage Connect Lock due to its local only Zwave capabilities (which has the benefit of also extending battery life). I was strongly considering the Aqara U100 for its many features, but based on what I’ve seen I can foresee it being a nightmare to get working locally with home assistant and the need for a phone app makes me fear for long term support.

I use the Schlage Encode for other houses and love the way it looks and how easy it is to setup and use. I really wish they would make a Zwave version with the same hardware.

So before I jump in and buy the Schlage Connect, is there anybody who has experience with either of the locks I’ve mentioned? Feel free to chime in if you have a different lock that you think beats out these.

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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Whatever lock you think of, check the lockpicking lawyer YT channel for it. If he has reviewed it, check how he rates it. In general, he opens those things in seconds.

[–] brettvitaz@programming.dev 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

To be fair he opens everything in seconds.

[–] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

General rule of thumb for me is, if LPL can't open it in 30 seconds or less, I'm probably safe from most of the fuckwits that live in my area.