It depends, as long as you can unlock via the locks keypad power doesn't come into play since the lock itself is battery powered. If your lock has a touchscreen you would have to mark a few spots or get somebody to make you an overlay which you could keep in your pocket or purse (if you carry one) or even have one made from plastic and installed permanently so you can reliably enter the code. Our Schlage lock requires a 6-digit code. The touchpad is square/rectangle in shape but with a rounded top and the "Schlage" button which you also press to lock the door is at the top in the middle which is basically at the top of the arch so that one is easy to touch.
Our house also has a door from the kitchen out to our deck and as we don't usually go into that door it still has a traditional electronic lock (not smart/connected) and it has buttons. It is also a Schlage and the buttons are in two rows, 1 through 5 in the first row and 6 through 0 in the second row. On top of the 3 (right in the middle) is the lock buton. This lock actually doesn't even use a motor, it has a large knob and if you want to lock the deadbolt you just press the lock button, you hear a little snick sound which means the deadbolt is engaged and you can then turn it. Similarly to unlock you type in a 4-digit code, as soon as you press the last button you hear the same snick sound and you can then turn the knob to disengage the deadbolt. If you wait about what I think might be 3 or 5 seconds the mechanism disengages again and if you then turn the knob it simply spins freely and nothing happens. This lock uses a square 9 Volt battery which lasts for I think 2 or 3 years since there is no motor which requires a fair bit of power, all the battery does is to engage the mechanism and you turn the deadbolt by hand. If you were looking for an easy to use and reliable electronic lock with physical buttons this one is at the top of my list as it is reliable and relatively inexpensive compared to a high-end smart lock. You can't unlock this remotely or do fancy programming like giving somebody access with a code on just a certain day between 8 and 9 AM, but you can also program up to 19 codes and, for example, give one to a house cleaner or dog walker and ifthat person changes you can delete it. Here is a link to the matte black "Plymouth" style on Amazon Canada: Schlage BE365 PLY 622 Keypad Electronic Deadbolt, Matte Black<https://www.amazon.ca/Schlage-BE365-PLY-622-Electronic/dp/B089J65XCB/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=schlage%2Belectronic%2Bdoor%2Block&qid=1685710586&sr=8-7&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.424c94b5-0341-4740-b8bc-18d5718171b2&th=1> Best regards, Sieghard it doesn't req -----Original Message----- From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2023 2:03 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: smart locks Well, and another thing, what if the power is out for quite some time? That could be a problem with no keyhole. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2023 1:48 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: smart locks I don't think I would buy a lock which can't be opened with a physical key just because I certainly had situations where for some reason something didn't work and it was nice to just get the key I have hidden outside to open the door. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of joseph hudson Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2023 10:28 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: smart locks Janet, I need to dive into my Amazon and send you a link to door knobs that were ordered with mine that her securely locked when the deadbolt is locked. Now keep in mind, these door knobs do not have key holes. So that way nobody can pick the lock to try to get in. Which I think is a good thing. So the only Lock that you would have to worry about is the deadbolt lock. Both of these items are made by the company that we're discussing. Joseph Hudson EmailFaceTime/iMessage [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Connect with me on zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3437608339?pwd=akNsMHlLTWsyWmk0UXdSaVdsSkhNUT09 On Jun 1, 2023, at 1:16 AM, janet gross <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Sieghard, I definitely want a Smart deadbolt Lock, but I can’t get rid of the door nob because I wouldn’t have any way to open the door, but maybe I could just leave that door nob button unlocked. This way I could still get in my house. If the Smart Deadbolt Locks are that secure, I should be fine unlocking the door nob. I can’t help but laugh about this, because I wouldn’t even know how to get through a door without using a door nob, rather it be a push in or turn nob. Janet From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2023 1:01 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: smart locks A good deadbolt is really all you need, these old twist handles where you have a button you can push in or where you push in and twist the handle to lock it are really not rated for exterior doors; they are good for privachy doors like a bathroom or bedroom, but they would not stand up to any sort of force. I prefer a good smartlock deadbolt and a nice lever-style handle, but then I am Germany and we never had round door handles which you had to twist, even when I was a little child in the late 60's interior as well as exterior doors had lever-style push down handles. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]%20%3cmailto:[email protected]>> > On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 8:52 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: smart locks Joseph, I like the idea about removing the deadbolts, and replacing them with the keypad, but I also have door nobs with locks on them, so not sure how that would all work out. I also wonder how easy it might be for someone to break the keypad, do you know? Janet Janet -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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