Do you own a smart lock?

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I'm gathering data for a presentation I'm doing. The term smart lock here refers to wirelessly-controlled locking hardware, usually on the front door of someone's house.

If you have one, it would be helpful if you rated that specific lock out of 5. If you feel so inclined, you could also add the reasons why in a reply.

Locksmiths generally despise the technology, since cheap generally equates to dogshit. I'd like to get perspective on the user end.

Thank you in advance for any replies or poll votes. I'm stressing about this presentation a great deal.

Yes, I have a smart lock and I like it	1
Yes, I have a smart lock but I wish I had gotten traditional hardware	0
No, I do not have a smart lock, but I would like one	2
No, I do not have a smart lock, and I want to keep it that way	19
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LloydAsher

2 years ago

I perfer normal locks. If they get through those... well that's what the shotgun is for.

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- RoseIsabella
  
  2 years ago
  
  HELL YEAH! 🤠👍🏻
  
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megadriver

2 years ago

What's the point... it's money wasted. I live on the first floor. Even if I had a bank vault front door, my windows are still exposed. Thankfully I live in a calm neighborhood.

Instead of expensive security, I try to make myself less of a target.

I don't keep cash at home, I don't have expensive art, I don't own expensive, hot stuff like a PS5, Alexa, wifi fridge, or whatever... What's a thief gonna steal from me? My 10 year old microwave, my 8 year old laptop? My 4 year old curved Samsung tv (people apparently hated these).

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- SwickDinging
  
  2 years ago
  
  I always think this if someone stole my purse. They'd find an empty wallet, a bunch of cards linked to an account with very little cash in it, and one of the cheapest smartphone on the market.
  
  All my money is tied up in my house, land, or my savings account.
  
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olderdude-xx

2 years ago

Smart locks have a problem when the battery or circuit dies...

Also, the vast majority of them and whatever they lock are poorly designed and can be compromised with very simple tools (and in some cases faster than someone can enter the combination).

I view them as providing the illusion of security and reliability that is extremely way more than exists.

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- techpc
  
  2 years ago
  
  Residential locks in general only keep the honest people out. You've got windows, right? A wooden frame, a cylindrical lock? They can kick in your door or break a window. Most burglaries are not skilled attacks where they hack your wifi lock, or pick your front door lock.
  
  Yes, I agree that smart locks have many problems. Batteries are inherently unreliable, because they eventually run out.
  
  The software is essentially beta-tested on the end user as well.
  
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  - olderdude-xx
    
    2 years ago
    
    It's not just the software. They use consumer grade electronic components... which typically die between 5 and 10 years (and may fail well before that).
    
    We do know how to build electronics that lasts for many decades or even estimated lives of 100 years as are used on intercontinental cable amplifiers that are spaced every X00 miles on the ocean floor.
    
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    - techpc
      
      2 years ago
      
      Yeah, consensus was 3-4 years of life for each unit. Depending on what technology, batteries need to be changed between every 6 months and every 2 years.
      
      Everything has to be cheap for people to buy them, and cheap ain't usually good.
      
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donteatstuffoffthesidewalk

2 years ago

no i have a string tied to a 12 gauge

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- megadriver
  
  2 years ago
  
  I just place an anvil on top of my door and leave it slightly ajar.
  
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  - donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
    
    2 years ago
    
    in case of coyote attack no doubt
    
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Pilum

2 years ago

I have an electronic keypad lock on a door at my house. It's functional, it's cool, but for security purposes I think I prefer traditional.

On the one hand, someone motivated enough would be able to hack it probably so easy just like stealing credit card info, how they swipe their phone past it and it just happens automatically.

On the other hand, a person able to do that would be rare and then they would have to know i had an electronic lock and etc..

It's most likely fine but carries a potential risk, imo.

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a-curious-bunny

2 years ago

Not a chance in hell.

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1WeirdGuy

2 years ago

No, im thinking of getting one of those for my pistol so I can keep it right by my bed and not worry about my toddler. I worry that thing would be too slow or would malfunction

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Somenormie

2 years ago

No and I personally never will have one.

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KholatKhult

2 years ago

I don’t remember the exact name but I have the Yale Nest lock, I’d give it a 4.5 - does what it’s supposed to do
If you rig your whole house with the Nest system it’s worth it, otherwise it’s just another lock

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jodi1955

2 years ago

so if you have a smart lock and the electric goes out then what, DUH! no power no lock

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- techpc
  
  2 years ago
  
  They are battery powered.
  
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