I get the appeal of smart locks, especially when your hands are full—been there, done that, dropped the eggs. But honestly, I’ve seen a few too many folks run into issues with those battery warnings. Sometimes they’re not as reliable as you’d hope, especially in colder climates or if you forget to check them for a while.
I still lean toward a good old-fashioned deadbolt most days. Sure, it’s not as convenient, but it’s less stuff to go wrong. I’ve had clients call me in a panic after their “smart” lock glitched out or drained itself dry in the middle of winter. Not fun standing outside at midnight fiddling with an app.
That said, I get why people like them—just wish the tech was a bit more foolproof. For now, I’ll stick with keys in my pocket and maybe a keypad backup for the back door. Guess I’m just stubborn about some things...
Not fun standing outside at midnight fiddling with an app.
Yeah, that’s exactly what I worry about. I just moved in and honestly, the idea of being locked out because my phone died or the lock glitched stresses me out more than digging for keys. Maybe I’ll try a keypad eventually, but for now, I’m with you—old-school key wins.
