Do you need a key to lock the door from the outside? If no, how is it done?
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Sorry for the late response, hope its still helpful. The thing you should be aware of is there are different version of this lock. The one I purchased is "flex lick
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Update. Since my purchase schlage has changed their auto lock features. All of my previous comment applies to the "auto lock" model. With "flex lock" you can choose whether you want it to auto lock or not. You can choose the model you wish.
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No you do not need a key to lock the door from the outside. As far as how it's done, it has some sort of mechanism that auto- locks quickly after you unlock the door. You can however use the key to lock and unlock this doorknob also. This door knob will always use the auto-lock feature and cannot be bypassed. Schlage however makes the same type of doorknob without the auto lock feature where you can use the keypad to unlock the door, but need to use the key to lock from the outside.
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Me again, trying to reply to the question on my phone and hit sent prematurely. Anyway I suggest buying the "flex lock" since you can set it to auto lock or stay unlock with the interior switch. Also, this particular handle design is the best for accessibility (for disabilities)
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The post portion of the lock must be installed on the gate on the outward swinging side. It might be strange for that to be on the outside, but you can do it because once it is locked, you need a key to unlock it from either side.t There is no way to unlock it without a key.
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Hi Paul, this handle is made to install on the outside. No way you can open the door from inside if the door is locked. This handle is not solid. The handle broke after 3 months of use.
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No, a key does not come with the combination lock. I have not seen the need for a key.
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If the door is locked you will need a key whether indoors or outdoors, however, if it isn't locked then no you wouldn't need a key. You must have the key to lock it with though whether indoors or out.
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There's no lock but there is a removable solid plastic panel for the inside of the door. With the panel in place nothing can go through. It is not removable from the outside as far as I can tell.
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You have to grab the door squarely and pull straight up. It fits snug, but a firm grip and some force will get it out. There is no lock to deal with.
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You don't need (or get) a key with the privacy levers. There is a slot that is used with a flat-blade screwdriver or coin to unlock the door. I tried this on mine already -- it works fine.
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The inside does not require a key. It has a small metal turning piece. Call it a "dial" maybe which allows you to open or close the lock from the inside of the door.
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You can install it with a push button on the inside to open it. That's what I did. Yes it automatically locks when you close the gate.
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yes, a key is sent with the lock. We love ours and gave another to our son for his new house.
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Nope...either leave door open, or key in the code. Just like a hotel door (Kind of a pain at first, but you get used to it fast, plus it is better than keys.
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Hi,yes you do need to unlock it before turning the knob. to open from inside.
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No, outside you enter code or use key to open and push lock button to lock when leaving. Inside you turn leaver to engage deadbolt.
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Both the entry lock and the dead-bolt have "latches" on the inside that you turn to lock/unlock. A key is only required on the outside.
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No it physically blocks the door from opening. Actually someone on the outside could lock you in. Do you have a good deadbolt? The hardest part is drilling the holes, but with the right tools it's doable.
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If it is installed correctly, all you do is bring it to the horizontal position and it locks itself. To open the door just raised it to the vertical position, and that all. Thanks.