Re: Automated front door lock?

[Jack Edin <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert Green wrote:

> What's the range on the RF?  If I could mount a fob by Dad's bedside he
> could unlock the door remotely when the cleaning lady or a repairman comes.

I've never range tested it, sorry.

RF has the advantage of not needing line-of-sight. So dad COULD do it
from bed.

Another option is a keypad from Kwikset.

Some lock kits come with one. I would like to obtain one myself...

Then you could give a code to the cleaning lady, who could then let
herself in...

Mount it on the wall outside the door, etc.

>>Now my mighty M1 HA/Alarm can control it...
>
>
> Or anything else that can open and close the relays, correct?

Yes.

> Can you read the status of the lock remotely?

Nope. The only indicator is on the deadbolt. A red light (inside)
indicates it is locked.

> Thanks for the all the info, Jack!
>
> --
> Bobby G.

Glad to help!

Jack
:)