Smart lock recommendations

Hi

We want to replace our door lock as we only have 2x keys provided when we bought the house and we have to wiggle them a lot to get them to work. It's only a matter of time before it dies.

I'd like to replace with a smart lock.

My requirements are.

  1. Keypad combination.
  2. Can integrate with home assistant and HA is able to lock / unlock and monitor the state of the lock.

I'd prefer the lock to have a backup key option. I could wire it in, but would prefer a battery operated one that takes AA or 18650s.

I currently only use xiaomi zigbee gateway and various wifi connected smart devices, so would also potentially have to buy an AU z-wave usb plug or similar unless it supported wifi.

Our house also uses Google home integrated into hassio.

I've been looking at the Yale 220 as a potential option.

Comments

  • I have the Lockwood deadbolt using Zwave and it’s great.
    I think it has recently been discontinued with the Yale branded deadbolt being the replacement. I think the Yale can have zigbee, zwave or Bluetooth modules installed.

  • All mortise combination/biometric/smart locks can be set to always be locked from the outside so being able to check the state of your lock is a redundant feature.

  • I hope you’ve also posted this on the home assistant forums? Check out this thread:
    https://community.home-assistant.io/t/smart-deadbolts-the-au…

    • Thanks. I've read that one.

  • Have you seen this post on PCMAG ?
    Quite a few locks have WIFI or Bluetooth options.

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