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  • Things that grind my gears but I don’t comment on them because I don’t want to be viewed as a pedantic twat:

    Anywho Lose/loose It’s/its

    Driving behaviors:

    Breaking small rules like changing lanes on a solid line Tailgating Not going on a green Blocking the box

    Common courtesy:

    Is a smile and a thank you too much to ask?

    Miscellaneous:

    Lists Irony Misplaced humor Niche references Very small rocks Bits of lead Churches






  • Regarding integration to a home network, well… I’m not up on residential stuff, so consider this a starting point

    If you’re looking for a higher security keyway or a more durable lock, I’d go with a smart lock retrofit kit like August or Yale Approach. These will mount to an existing deadbolt inside the door and turn it into an electrified DB, but the outside remains unchanged. I will say Medeco has some interesting standalone deadbolt solutions, but they are geared for larger systems and commercial use.

    On the hardware side, you can’t go wrong with a Schlage B250 with a Primus cylinder. Other options are the ASSA 7000 series, the Medeco Maxum, or the Mul-T-Lock Hercular. Add a reinforced strike plate, and, if your really worried, a door wrap for another layer of metal reinforcement on the door, and you’re sitting pretty. Now the bad guys will take over look at your Fort Knox door, shake their heads in despair, and break a window instead.


  • Kwikset Obsidian

    No key, use a 9V battery on the exterior terminals if you get locked out because of a dead battery

    User codes 4-8 digits in length

    Smudge resistant touchscreen, sometimes annoying to activate

    Discontinued, but you can find them on Amazon

    Compatible with standard US deadbolt prep, no additional drilling required

    Has an automatic relock option, locks itself after 30 seconds. Just didn’t forget, if you propped the door open for a minute, the bolt is extended. Don’t mindlessly slam the door

    Because this doesn’t have a keyway, I have no problem recommending this Kwikset. Kwikset Smartkey has gotten better, but still has vulnerabilities that I didn’t like.


  • Locksmith here. What specifically are you looking for? I can tell you now, avoid Level, they are incredibly vulnerable to brute force attacks. I would also steer clear of any “Amazon” type smart locks. If it’s not a major brand, it hasn’t been vetted and there’s little one can do as a consumer if it fails.

    I’ll give more detailed recommendations depending on your needs, and pro/con of the options available that meet that need. Do you need:

    • A key override if batteries die?
    • (Or no key at all, ever?)
    • Internet connectivity/app integration?
    • Latch monitoring?
    • Price range?