Maybe I’m old school, but there’s something reassuring about a solid metal key in your hand.
Totally get this. I’m a bit of a tech geek, but even I get nervous about relying on batteries for something as basic as getting into my house. My cousin installed a smart lock to save time, but when the app glitched during an update, he was locked out for hours. Made me wonder—are these things actually more reliable long-term, or just a new kind of hassle? Anyone tried those hybrid locks with both keypad and key slot? Curious if they’re worth the extra cost.
- Had a hybrid lock on my last place—keypad plus old-school key backup.
- Batteries died once, but the key saved me from camping on the porch.
- Honestly, I liked having both options.
- Downside: more parts to break, and the keypad looked a bit clunky.
- Still beats getting locked out because my phone decided to update at the worst time...
Batteries died once, but the key saved me from camping on the porch.
That’s exactly why I still recommend hybrid locks to clients, even if they look a bit “clunky.” Purely digital systems are sleek, sure, but tech isn’t infallible—batteries, software glitches, or even just a power surge can leave you stranded. Mechanical backup is a small trade-off for real peace of mind. I’d take a slightly bulkier lock over being locked out any day.
- Seen too many folks get locked out with those “smart only” setups.
- Hybrid’s not pretty, but it works when tech doesn’t.
- Curious—anyone actually had a digital lock fail for reasons *other* than batteries? Software bugs, maybe?
- I’ve only had to use the key once, but that was enough for me.
Title: No more fumbling for keys: did you know this?
Had a client last year who went all-in on a fancy smart lock—no key slot, just codes and an app. Looked slick, but after a firmware update, the thing bricked itself. Whole family was stuck outside until we could get a locksmith to basically break in. I get the appeal, but honestly, I always recommend keeping a physical backup. Tech’s great... until it isn’t. Hybrid might not win any beauty contests, but it’s saved more than a few headaches in my experience.
