If the battery fails, how are you able to enter? Is the device susceptible to vandalism? (For example, if smashed or rendered inoperable - how do you then enter your home without having to break in?) If the battery fails, how are you able to enter? Is the device susceptible to vandalism? (For example, if smashed or rendered inoperable - how do you then enter your home without having to break in?)
719429
If the batteryfails there is a room at the bottom part of the locker that you can conect an 12volts back up baterry that makes the sistem work. Related to vandalism in my opinion is easyer to force the door than brake the loocker, but anyway, if you have your loocker damaged you will face the same problem if it was happened with aconventional loocker. I bought and installed the locker by myself and I would recomend for a friend.
1722278
This door lock has mechanical keys as well so you can use your mechanical keys at any time.
301540
My is at the entry of my house - also not such a great idea although it will alert you if the power is disconnected from it and there's a battery back up -- a burglar could still have enough time to take off, unplug it, and remove the chip before the system has time to react or sound. I think the best thing to do (and I need to do it myself) is maybe install some screws around it so it cannot be removed from the wall too easily or too quickly. I'm worried if move it far from the entrance or "hide" it -- it will be found anyway as soon as the alarm sounds or I won't have enough time to get to it and turn it off before it sounds. The only issue I see with this alarm is that a burglar w/ half a brain could destroy it before it was time to do anything more than send you text message that the power has been disconnected from it -- but it will also send you that message when there's a power outage.
1871705
I've had mine up for nearly a year, and the battery seems fine. I'm still using it nearly every day. This device is much like the one in your car, and only uses power when you press the button. How long does that battery last you? Has it left you stranded? There are no warning lights. I don't believe you'll have to reprogram when you change the battery. I'm sure Chamberlain built it so that it statically keeps your passcode and frequency codes on the printed circuit board.
2109247
Hello Magnetic Door Locks are "Fail Safe Lock". Meaning, they are powered (energized) in order to be locked and de-energized for unlocking. During power outage they will unlock. To overcome it for continuous lock you'll need to add a backup power supply. We do carry this item but not on Amazon.
2166224
Dunno - never tested it for durability....only use it to access the battery compartment.....
237174
The Schlage lock gives lots of warning that the battery is getting weak so you have plenty of time to change it. If it does go dead or the electronics die then it becomes like any other lock. Keep a spare somewhere like a safety deposit box, hide a key family member or friemd.
1642406
Once in, nobody can enter without reentering the code. But you can egress freely, unless you lock it with the key. Does this answer your question??
1501154
My last one failed after quite a long time, it just wouldn't go on, I changed batteries, tried to open it, but just figured it wore out. I just bought another one. So I don't really know why they fail. Sorry.
1985214
There is a way to manually open the lock from the inside using a standard deadbolt lever, and there is an emergency key that can be used from the outside. However before the battery completely dies, the device will let you know long in advance by beeping.
851659
There is an external battery pack that connects from outside in case the batteries die. The small cap below the keypad unscrews to provide access to the keyhole (so you can also open the door manually with a key if necessary).
27904
i don't know. I looked at mine and it looks so tight I was afraid I would break mine to. I didn't plan to put batteris in mine anyway. If anyone does I'd like to know if they do without breaking it. I tried but didn't force it so I just quit trying.
1272746
If the keypad were to fail, the only remedy in my opinion, would be to find another way in and unlock it from the inside. It would probably be cheaper to break a window than destroy the door breaking in. The keypad and lock seem very sturdy and I would not worry about that problem too much.
1594446
What causes us to be locked out of the dvr? Nothing changed, then one day no password works...pulled the battery for days, tried no password, 123456, 00000, 11111, 88888 !!!!!I don't want the answer near as much as the cause. What could just do that when we don't have it networked and nobody but me has ever accessed the dvr?oops...sorry, this is supposed to go to the question section but .... when I find some free time I'll find that question section and then remember that I posted here by mistake and then rectify my error by erasing this post and pasting to the ....phhht~! What causes us to be locked out of the dvr? Nothing changed, then one day no password works...pulled the battery for days, tried no password, 123456, 00000, 11111, 88888 !!!!!I don't want the answer near as much as the cause. What could just do that when we don't have it networked and nobody but me has ever accessed the dvr?oops...sorry, this is supposed to go to the question section but .... when I find some free time I'll find that question section and then remember that I posted here by mistake and then rectify my error by erasing this post and pasting to the ....phhht~!
1062761
This device is designed well. The battery compartment can not be opened when the alarm is set without destroying the device which would set off the alarm. The device is sturdy enough to withstand anything most people carry around. A sledge hammer or cable cutter would set off the alarm before eventually disabling the device.
627271
Open the safe with your key and replace the battery. I'be had mine for a couple months and the original battery still opens the safe. I use my key most of the time.
2109248
HelloMagnetic Door Locks are "Fail Safe Lock". Meaning, they are powered (energized) in order to be locked and de-energized for unlocking. During power outage they will unlock. To overcome it for continuous lock you'll need to add a backup power supply. We do carry this item but not on Amazon.
876327
I had no problem getting the battery in. Love this unit. Peace of mind for our vacation home 4 hours away.