Schlage Electronic Keypad Deadbolt Lock, Plymouth Trim, Antique Brass

[Updated because the early issues are completely gone] This purchase was an exact duplicate of the Schlage model & finish that I had to discard after 10 years of use. I expected more than 10 years, but really can't complain. This replacement works exactly the same, which is a good thing. During the first month only, this new unit occasionally failed to open the lock until the second try. All but one of those failures was for locking on the way out; just one time unlocking on the way in. After that first 30 days, everything has worked perfectly. I didn't call Schlage customer service because the need wasn't severe and because the issue was both infrequent and fixable on retry. Using the key instead of buttons always worked, so I was never really locked out. No big worries, so four stars initially - five stars now. My identical previous front door lock did not have this problem. Well, at least not until it died. But by that point even the key didn't work. I wish it had lasted longer than ten years. But I obviously like this model because I bought another one just like it. Oh - and I chose it originally because of a top rating from Consumer Reports years ago. Comparing my Schlage deadbolt (two now) to my original non-Schlage keypad lock, this model is definitely an improvement. The original used an internal motor to throw & retract the deadbolt. I thought I would prefer this feature, but I soon ran into problems when the internal plastic gears got stripped whenever the deadbolt wasn't perfectly aligned going into the door jamb or had too much friction coming out - common for my front doorframe from slight hot/cold weather warping. To be clear, this was a problem on a different deadbolt lock which is why I switched to this Schlage model where I provide the locking & unlocking force (no motor) after pushing buttons. I haven't found anything plastic in this Schlage product. A final note: This deadbolt lock is fairly easy to install if you follow the easy-to-read instructions, i.e., not broken English from some poor translation. It's not a simple as, say, a plug-and-play USB for your computer. But most home front doors won't need any tools beyond a normal-sized screwdriver. Then "programming" the combination is crazy simple, again by following the clear instructions. It's nice too that they supply the 9-volt battery because I never stock those at home. The product has that heavy solid-metal heft that you want for home protection.

Perfect for allowing access to your home to others without giving out keys (like a trusted neighbor or family member). You can have multiple combinations to give to different people, and can add and delete combinations at any time (perfect for one-time access). I live alone, and got it so I could have emergency response people enter my home if I couldn't get to the front door myself (tell them the code when you call 9-1-1). It also was easy to install, no need for a locksmith, took me about 10-15 minutes, and it's not unattractive.

I've had this for almost a year and it still works perfectly. This is a high quality lock with lots of neat features. At first I was a little skeptical because using the key takes some practice and this was my first keypad lock and I wanted to make sure I could use the key. I even went and got extra keys made for my family. What a waste of money that was! I have never used the key once! No one has, it is so easy and convenient. Things like warming your car up in the morning and not needing to shut off the car to lock up the house. Or hands full carrying all your bags of groceries in one trip (because who ever wants to make two) and it is so much easier then trying to fumble with a key when your hands are full. I also love that you manually turn the lock, I have an older home with front doors that sag a little and this way I control the door locking. I have a friend that has a keypad lock that has a motor to automatically turn the deadbolt, unfortunately if the door isn't lined up perfect it takes quite a few attempts for the door to actually lock. If you have an older home you know exactly what I'm talking about. With this one you control the deadbolt which is perfect. It also installs very easily, no extra holes to drill in your door, if you have ever changed a deadbolt this will be no problem for you. Just read the directions and you will be fine, the only hard part is using the key at first. The numbers have shown NO sign of wear whatsoever, the numbers are not painted on to wear or scratch off, they are a permanent part of the keypad.

This is a beautifully finished, reasonably solid, keypad deadbolt, but there are a few things worth noting: - The whole unit is much larger than a simple, manual deadbolt, so it may take some getting used-to. - the large Thumbturn on the inside is always in one diagonal orientation or the other, depending on whether the deadbolt is in the locked or unlocked position. It is never horizontal or vertical. - The bolt itself should fit snuggly into the hole in the door; enlarging the hole any more than necessary for a snug fit could foul the alignment with the strike plate in the door frame. - Conversely, if an existing deadbolt is of the smaller, rectangular style, the hole in the door frame may require notable enlargement to accommodate the larger round cross-section of this deadbolt. A round file can simply be used to make this enlargement. - Unlike Schlage's touch pad models (which unfortunately they do not offer in antique brass) the keypad buttons are mechanical and subject to dust and dirt contamination. To the extent Schlage considers these as part of the unit's electronics they are only warrantied for 3 years. Furthermore, as noted on page 13 of the User Guide, keypad wear is also an apparent issue; they recommend "changing your codes on a periodic basis so buttons wear evenly". I do not believe this is referring to the actual numbering on the buttons themselves, as these buttons are quite similar to mechanical buttons on TV remote controls, etc. More likely, they are referring to the electrical contacts these buttons make with the internal circuitry. While my unit, just installed, is working beautifully, only time will tell how long it lasts.

Recently replaced my front door and put this deadbolt on it. I have previously used a digital keypad door lock and liked the option to not have to worry about a key. I chose this one based upon reviews, functions, value, finish, and style of accompanying door handle (which I ordered separately). I did a proper job of my pre-hung door installation. As it was a pre-hung door with the basic pre-cut lock cutouts, things pretty much lined up. I did need to take a wood chisel to my cutouts and slightly enlarge them in one direction and deepen them enough for the extra security plate for the lock. This work had nothing to do with the deadbolt set itself, but it can affect the function. Others have pointed out that if the lock mechanism cannot fully extend or has too much side contact, the lock may not function properly. I installed mine properly and it works well. I compared this deadbolt to several others that had more expensive features, such as Wi-Fi access and code control. Those locks cost twice as much or more and I came to the conclusion that I really had no need for those extra features and decided on this model deadbolt. Another contributing factor on my decision is I really liked the antique brass finish on this lock, which matched the antique brass finish on an attractive handle that I liked (the Schlage FE285 CAM 609 Acc LH Camelot Trim Lower Half Front Entry Handleset with Accent Left Hand Lever, Antique Brass). Note: Schlage does not offer the antique brass finish across its entire product line. One additional note: this deadbolt does not have an auto-locking feature, which was one feature I had desired for my deadbolt. A lot of the Wi-Fi enabled locks had this feature, which allows the deadbolt to automatically lock after a preset time, such as 30 seconds or 2 minutes. In the end, I concluded I no longer had kids at home that would leave the door unlocked and I could trust myself to turn the deadbolt to the locked position, as needed.

Just had them installed, and very pleased so far. Extremely sturdy and easy to use. I wanted a low tech (no internet connection) deadbolt that was easy to operate. This fit the bill perfectly. Really like the antique brass color. May order two more because the lock is so substantial and convenient. Highly recommend and love the low tech so I don’t have to worry about poor WiFi signals or the internet being down.

Initially I was happy with my purchase. Then after a year it kept not wanting to engage properly. I thought it was the batteries. So it’s been ten years now. The thing never broke but I have struggled with it for 9 years. I cannot afford to buy and throw away what I buy. That is why I’ve kept it for so long. But I will not buy another Schlage electric door lock. It was only good for 1 year.

This is an excellent product! Very well made and perfect match in color to the other antique brass hardware preexisting on the door. Programing an additional code to the two that came with the product was a snap...very easy! Replacement of deadbolt is very straight forward, but, depending upon the brand being replaced, may require some mortising for the new strike plate on the jam - mind did. Careful use of a chisel resulted in a very nice installation. The deadbolt itself is longer and thicker than a typical builder grade deadbolt, so, you may need to drill out the hole in the door jam to accommodate the new bolt. I had to do this as well in this installation - no problem what so ever. I also purchased and installed a satin nickel version of this same lock - same comments as for the antique brass. Excellent product! I really like the ability to illuminate the key pad in low light situations. The blue light makes the keys very visible and easy to read. I also find the 'one touch' locking feature very convenient, making it unnecessary to re-enter the code to lock the door upon leaving. The manual key feature works well, but, it would have been nice had Schlage included two keys rather than just the one. The knob for locking is free turning after the lock is set. I think this to be a real plus for security as it makes picking virtually impossible and also very difficult to grab for punch out. This was a big consideration for me when I purchased the lock. I would recommend this lock to anyone looking to add extra security to their home!

Good product

This is my second time around with this same lock. Installed the first one about 10 years ago and it always worked like a champ. However, over the past several months it started to wear out. Often had to enter the code and turn the bolt several times, and then re-enter the code and turn the bolt some more, and so on, before it would finally catch the lock and open the door. Not a fun exercise, especially in the middle of winter. And this wasn't just a cold-weather problem, it continued to fail even as the temperatures warmed up. Clearly some internal part, maybe a spring or something, had deteriorated. Anyway, it was looking a bit worn after ten years use so I went ahead bought a new one on amazon for a very good price (for way less than what the big-box hardware store was asking). Took about 15 minutes to install. Easy. The new one appears absolutely indentical in every way to the old one, same design, parts etc., so I expect it to last at least as long as the old one. Time will tel!.

This keypad lock was easy to install and I love not needing to handle keys when I come in the house from the garage with an armload of groceries. The first set I received had mismatched parts and Amazon promptly sent me a new set that worked properly. About a week after installing it, I had some issues with it not locking, but after some jiggling, it has worked perfectly for months. I do carry the key “just in case”.

Another solid Schlage product. As many have commented, the battery is used to power the release mechanism only but you are still required to turn the deadbolt. I prefer this arrangement to our Weiser Powerbolt that eats batteries and doesn't always reliably turn the deadbolt. Installation and programming are a breeze. I would say that using the key manually takes some getting used to but I rarely anticipate having to do this. Criticisms? It's only rated as a ANSI grade 2 vs the Schlage B60 which is a ANSI grade 1. The appearance while robust looking feels quite thin and weak from inside handle. Nevertheless don't let these small negatives deter you. Great product.

This lock works like a dream. We have had it at other homes and won't have anything else on my front door.