02-27-2023, 11:49 PM
It is a personal preference, but I'm not a fan of a keypad for a BT/WiFi lock.
It advertises that one has such a lock, and being only slightly paranoid, but mainly erring on the side of caution, it is possible that it could and might be hacked once the nature of the lock is known.
Now I'm generally a lone voice decrying exotic scenarios contrived by many how something may be deficient or defeated under unusual circumstances.
Most any deadbolt can be defeated by a good 'mule kick', easily accomplished, so proper installation is paramount, and even then...
A rim latch, properly installed, is a much better option but outside of the scope of the OP's request.
So to add a keypad means either a mechanical 'digital' lock, or one of the wireless variety.
In the case of the latter, convenience and UI need to be considered, so once an option seems viable, check out the UI first.
In the case of the former, that's basically a deadbolt only, used in addition with an existing/other lockset and deadbolt.
For a very long time, a Simplex mechanical deadbolt adorned one of my interior doors.
It was similar in construction to the Digital above, with 10 buttons and a 4-digit code, and a push button bar to open.
With such a lock, I'd want a 5-6 digit code, especially if the door isn't in a readily visible area with good neighbors.
I had a lot of luck, but on a bet I opened the same Simplex lock on a friend's door, after easily discerning which four keys were the ones in the combo.
Adding a second deadbolt like the Digital would be a keypad with extra security, though not particularly fashionable.
I don't know how suited they are for exterior use, but they may be serviceable.
It advertises that one has such a lock, and being only slightly paranoid, but mainly erring on the side of caution, it is possible that it could and might be hacked once the nature of the lock is known.
Now I'm generally a lone voice decrying exotic scenarios contrived by many how something may be deficient or defeated under unusual circumstances.
Most any deadbolt can be defeated by a good 'mule kick', easily accomplished, so proper installation is paramount, and even then...
A rim latch, properly installed, is a much better option but outside of the scope of the OP's request.
So to add a keypad means either a mechanical 'digital' lock, or one of the wireless variety.
In the case of the latter, convenience and UI need to be considered, so once an option seems viable, check out the UI first.
In the case of the former, that's basically a deadbolt only, used in addition with an existing/other lockset and deadbolt.
For a very long time, a Simplex mechanical deadbolt adorned one of my interior doors.
It was similar in construction to the Digital above, with 10 buttons and a 4-digit code, and a push button bar to open.
With such a lock, I'd want a 5-6 digit code, especially if the door isn't in a readily visible area with good neighbors.
I had a lot of luck, but on a bet I opened the same Simplex lock on a friend's door, after easily discerning which four keys were the ones in the combo.
Adding a second deadbolt like the Digital would be a keypad with extra security, though not particularly fashionable.
I don't know how suited they are for exterior use, but they may be serviceable.