Ok, so this is my first real question. It's more of a hardware issue than a technical one.
The question is what lock do you use for you front door? And does it meet any of the criteria below?
I'd like my front door to open automatically. I don't mind if it's through my phone, an RFID tag, fingerprint or whatever, as long as it has the following features:
- is very secure, so ideally a deadbolt of some sort.
- can be opened manually by a normal key or other manual means - in case the system fails.
- does not have a significant large visible panel on the front of the door or beside the door. It has to look like a normal unautomated door from the outside.
- does not have a door handle on the front. There will be something to grip onto to pull the door closed, but no turning handle.
- must be slam shut. i.e. it will automatically lock when you close it.
- can be opened manually from the inside with out a key. This is important in case of fire.
The closest thing I saw was the August lock(still not available yet). However, this potentially has two flaws I can see:
1. it requires you to have a handle
2. what happens once you are inside? does it stay unlocked? I'd like it to be locked until I manually open it.
Any suggestions anyone? I would be very interested to hear what other people use.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have!
Owen
The question is what lock do you use for you front door? And does it meet any of the criteria below?
I'd like my front door to open automatically. I don't mind if it's through my phone, an RFID tag, fingerprint or whatever, as long as it has the following features:
- is very secure, so ideally a deadbolt of some sort.
- can be opened manually by a normal key or other manual means - in case the system fails.
- does not have a significant large visible panel on the front of the door or beside the door. It has to look like a normal unautomated door from the outside.
- does not have a door handle on the front. There will be something to grip onto to pull the door closed, but no turning handle.
- must be slam shut. i.e. it will automatically lock when you close it.
- can be opened manually from the inside with out a key. This is important in case of fire.
The closest thing I saw was the August lock(still not available yet). However, this potentially has two flaws I can see:
1. it requires you to have a handle
2. what happens once you are inside? does it stay unlocked? I'd like it to be locked until I manually open it.
Any suggestions anyone? I would be very interested to hear what other people use.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have!
Owen
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