How does it lock from the inside? Can I set it up not to stay locked all the time? Can this be used outside?
1260801
This is a standard lever handle on the inside, I do not believe it can be set to not lock, I would not recommend it for outside as it does not perform well in direct sunlight, when the sun hits the electronic finger scanner it beeps over and over which may run the battery out quicker. Mine is inside and it does get sun during the early morning hours so I cover the electronic finger scanner with a sticky note. I have been very satisfied with this lock we have three in use in our business and all of them perform well for their intended purpose.
1260802
It auto-locks, so there is no need to lock from the inside. It has an always-open mode if you want it to stay unlocked.
1260803
Bought it as a xmas present for my son. Tried to return it, they wouldn't let me. Not an outside lock. I thought it was a dead bolt, but it's not. Really made for an office if you don't trust your wife.
1260804
There is no manual way to lock it from the inside, Yes there is a "Passage Mode" that can be used very easily, I live in northern VT where the elements do now alow my to use these locks on exterior doors. They work fantastic on interior doors and would highly recommend them.
1260805
It is true that anyone can open from inside by just turning the handle. We have 2 locks for our little one.
1260806
1. You can't lock it from the inside. It opens as a normal door. You would need to add a deadbolt. I don't use anything else.2. No. It's always locked to someone in the outside, and always open to someone in the inside.3. Yes.
1260807
I never opened the lock from the inside of thats what you mean. Asthetics are ok. Nothing to write home about. No, it cannot be set up to be open sometimes. Its is locked all the time. I dont know if it can be used outside. Both mine are inside.
1260808
The 788 is locked by hitting the # or * key on the outside face of the lock. It can be set to be opened from the outside and inside with out having to use the print scanner by just using the door handle. I have two installed on outside doors, but the doors are under overhangs.
850795
No, it can't be lock down, but it can be set up very fast, and it can be move around to avoid trees, if you are in a campsite that you afraid someone might walk away with it, it's better you store away so you don't have to worry while you left the campsite.
1435139
Not on THIS particular one. I have another at my other home which I have a review on. That one has no lock either. "I" think it is not a good idea for locks in case you have to get back up quickly.
298069
You do need to lock this particular one from the inside, but you in locked mode you can still egress without doing anything, in other words the door locks on its own. I can't think of a situation where I would need to lock it from the outside. The dead bolt style you can lock from the outside. Hope that helps!
298065
You can only lock it from the outside with the key, but that defeats the purpose of the digital lock doesn't it. You have to turn the lock before you go out, or open the door and turn it. I can only guess that there is alarm system involved here.
2082489
The lock is just below the the hand cut out in the picture. Depending on how you build/flex the yard, it can be on the inside or outside. The lock is a slide switch, up position is unlocked and down is locked.
2100514
It has the ability to be locked. I had to buy my own from Walmart. Still worth it though.
975734
I have not personally used it outside, but this is designed for indoor use. I am sure you could set it up outside and then take it back inside, but it is by no means rugged.
1418113
Have not attempted to lock. On flights, all other times, I keep it in my sight so no need to lock. Sorry I could not help.
1696032
Yes, it stays locked until you turn the lock button back and yes you can lock it with nobody inside.
298066
You cannot lock the door from the outside when the lock is in the unlock mode, not even with the key. To the best of my experimentation, it is only possible to lock the door when the lock lever, located above the knob, on the inside panel of the lock is in the lock position.
1311921
The lock does not physically lock or unlock itself at all. It provides the ability for the *person* to provide the turning of the knob to lock or unlock from the outside. Without punching in the correct code, the outside knob just spins freely - it won't unlock. That said, if the lock is locked, and you punch in the correct code from the outside but don't turn the knob, it will automatically revert back to a free spinning knob in a few seconds - essentially keeping the door locked. If you are looking for it to automatically lock behind you after you close the door, this lock will not do that - it's designed to have the person do the turning of the lock knob to lock or unlock it.
613883
yes. you can have it lock automatically or you can set it so it stays open. great lock!
892046
No it doesn't lock automatically. Gotta have a key to lock and unlock. But it's the only lock that I know of that is lockable (& unlockable) from both sides...
1064721
It has a hold feature on it, that keeps you from accidentally changing any of the settings. If that's not what you need to know, describe what you mean by "lock" and I'll try again to answer your question.
329031
No, it does not lock at all. I don't think it's designed where you could add one, either.
289667
I do not see a problem with that. However, it can be unlocked from the outside at anytime. I would not use this for that reason.