After watching the video, installation was a breeze! We simply screwed in the deadbolt, screwing the faceplate in place using the existing screw holes from our prior lock. Before, moving on to installing the keypad, we used a screw driver to test the deadbolt from the outside, ensuring that it lined up properly with the existing strikeplate and that the bolt was able to fully extend without hitting or catching.
Once we confirmed that no adjustments were needed, we proceeded to place the touchscreen keypad on the outside of the door and secured it using the support plate on the inside of the door. We connected the keypad cable and installed the alarm assembly on the inside of the door. After adding the batteries, we were ready to test the lock using the default codes that were noted on the instruction manual.
When we leave the house, we can lock the door by simply touching the Schlage® logo on the keypad, and when we return we can unlock the door using our code. Or I can let Siri do the work. Our new lock works with Apple HomeKit technology allowing us to control the lock by simply telling our iPhones “lock my door” or “unlock my door” {which the kids think is pretty much the coolest thing ever}.
I love when function and style can coexist, so I was thrilled that Schlage® offers a range of style and color options. I chose the streamline and modern Century style in matte black. I was really tempted to choose the Satin Nickle {silver} finish, which would have provided more contrast against our dark front doors, but I ended up picking the Matte Black because it matches all of the other black doorknobs throughout the house. After this high tech makeover, our front door is a whole lot smarter, and a whole lot prettier. I love that the new lock and handle better match the modern style of our home!
- There are no fees or subscriptions required. {This was very important to me!}
- Using the app, we can see an activity log that includes the most recent 100 events. This means that when we give someone a unique access code, we can keep track of how and when it has been used.
- The deadbolt has built-in alarm technology that will alert us if someone tries to force the door open.
- We can program the lock to chime when the door opens and closes, giving added piece of mind with little ones in the house.
- As the kids get older, if we find that they have trouble remembering to lock the door when the come and go, we can enable the Auto-Lock feature that re-locks the deadbolt after being unlocked for a certain period of time.
