cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/28482551

I’m looking into installing a door lock w/ key pad at home for two use cases:

  1. I’m out of town and need to allow someone to enter my home, in an emergency or for any reason.
  2. Nice to have - “oh shit, did I lock the door” - ability to lock the door remotely from my phone, would also solve use case #1 by unlocking remotely.

If there are no privacy respecting / self hosted apps for remote control (use case #2), then a “dumb” electronic lock w/ key pad that enables me to set a PIN that I can give to a friend or neighbor in a pinch and then reset the PIN after I get home, that would be good enough. If no such keypad/electronic locks exist, then my backup plan is to just make a few copies of my key for trusted friends & family and/or hide a key, but I’d like to explore the keypad route.

  • besmtt@lemmy.worldEnglish
    21·
    7 days ago

    Your first link is talking about “FAQ: Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi”, I’m talking about Z-wave locks, not Wi-Fi.

    On your second link, look for the comments from thelordzer0 “I have like 7 ZW3 modules and none of them required any accounts.”

    I told you that I don’t have an account setup. I never have needed it with my locks/modules. My modules are ZW2s. I’m not interested in debating other locks/modules with you.

    • rhymepurple@lemmy.mlEnglish
      1·
      7 days ago

      Maybe I’m not picking up on the different models correctly, but the first link I sent was about Z-Wave.

      Can I use the Assure Lock 2 with my Z-Wave Hub?

      The Assure Lock 2 supports the following Z-Wave modules:

      • Z-Wave 500 Series (version 1.8.1)
        • Module Part Number: AYR-MOD-ZW2-USA
      • Z-Wave 700 Series (available at a later date)

      I know some people, like yourself and the commenter thelordzer0, have had success using the lock without a Yale account or app. I’m not sure why you’ve been able to but others are reporting differently. I was just commenting to help OP out in case they’re one of the other people who were forced to create an account and/or use the Yale app to initialize their lock.

      • besmtt@lemmy.worldEnglish
        21·
        7 days ago

        Your first link:

        “supports 500 series](https://support.shopyalehome.com/yale-assure-lock-2-with-wi-fi-faq-B1q1o8M5q)”

        It has wi-fi in the URL.

        The title at the top of that page is:

        “FAQ: Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi”

        And we know that it comes with a WiFi module because of this question from your same link:

        "Do I need a Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge?

        Because it has a Wi-Fi Smart Module, the Assure Lock 2 does not require a Wi-Fi bridge."

        Notice how they put in the “ZW2” module part number in that last question? To get one of their locks to work with Z-wave you have to take out the WiFi module and put in a Z-wave module.