Category: Keyless Entry
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Smart Gate Locks: Weatherproof Outdoor Options That Actually Work
You can put a smart lock on an outdoor gate, but most home smart locks fail outdoors because only the outside half is weather-sealed. The best smart lock for an outdoor gate is a weatherproof-rated model like the Ultraloq, or a standard smart lock protected under a weather cover. For most gates, a mechanical keyless…
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Why Your Schlage Electronic Deadbolt Unlocks When Pushing the Schlage Button (and How to Fix It)
If your Schlage BE365 deadbolt unlocks the moment you press the Schlage button, or your code locks the door instead of unlocking it, the drive cam was installed 180 degrees backwards. It is the most-missed step in the manual. Pressing Schlage is supposed to let you lock with the thumbturn, not unlock. The fix: take…
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How to Reset a Kwikset Smart Lock (With or Without Code)
To reset a Kwikset smart lock, slide off the interior cover, pull out the battery pack, then press and hold the Program button while you reinsert the battery. Keep holding about 30 seconds until the lock beeps and the LED turns red, then press Program once more. That factory reset wipes every user code, Wi-Fi…
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Yale Lock Reset: How to Factory Reset a Yale Smart Lock
To reset a Yale smart lock, pull the battery cover and batteries, remove the inside back plate to reach the reset button (just right of the PCB cable), then press and hold that button while you reinsert the batteries for at least 3 seconds and release. The lock factory-resets, wiping every code and connection, and…
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Yale Assure Connect by August Smart Lock Review
Product Highlights | Detailed Review | Upgradable to WIFI | Keyless Version | Lock Control & Monitoring | What’s in the Box | Comparison to Other Locks | Video Review Overview of the Yale Assure Connect by August (CBA) lock The Yale Assure Smart lock is ACME Locksmith’s favorite smart lock. It is a BHMA…