I would like to know if anyone has used any of these and what they think of them. I locked myself out the other day and had to wait for my husband to come home to let me in. It was very frustrating. I am looking for a better solution than hiding a key.

Timely!

I've been looking into the Schlage keypad deadbolt and they have a more modern looking one called the Plymouth:

http://www.amazon.com/Schlage-BE365-PLY-619-Plymouth/dp/B000VZOPDM/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp

My boyfriend has a lock similar to number 2. He likes it a lot. It's especially helpful because he has a regular babysitter and an occasional cleaning lady that have separate codes. It keeps from worrying about lost keys.

I'd like to know whether anyone has experience with the fingerprint lock.

I love the idea of keyless locks. Between dog walkers, cleaning lady and babysitter, this would be fantastic!

My husband and I installed kwickset's keypad deadbolt on the main entry to the house as well as to the door to get into our barn. We love them! We don't have a great place to hide a key and it allows us to
A. Not worry about accidentally locking ourselves out
B. It's a great way to allow house guests to come and go as they please
C. Makes access to the barn really convenient, so there's no need to run into the house for the keys when you just need a rake while working in the garden.

The only downside I see is that the model we have requires batteries (not sure if they all do or not) So now I have to keep a stash of AAs in the house for when the time comes that they need to be swapped out. We've had them for about 3 months and the batteries are still going strong.

I love the idea of these, but I don't see the average landlord going for it, so it'll have to wait until I can own instead.

I like the idea of these, but I would really miss my lovely original old brass locks. That electronic keypad set up is a deal breaker for me. If there is way to make these look better -- maybe an old combination dial (like an old safe) instead of the keypad.

I've often wondered why door locks couldn't work like newer cars do, where you touch a button on the key, or a button on the door (while having the key in your pocket).

I would think this would be great for landlords, you can change the code for a new tenant.

I installed a Kwikset keypad deadbolt with WiFi and so far I've been very happy - I can program in a huge number of codes, can receive notifications when the door is locked or unlocked (to keep track of the cleaning lady, for instance) and I can remotely unlock the door in case of emergency (guests, deliveries, etc). To get the WiFi features working I bought a Mi Casa Verde controller which can also control other home automation devices like sensors, lights, alarms, etc. Great system and no monthly fee. A little pricey, but worth it IMO.

I purchased one for my Mother to be dropped off at home after spending her days at daycare. It is convenient. Now that she is going to a nursing home, I can change her code. I am planning to use this for my oldest who will start middle school next Fall. She'll have her own code to enter the house. I won't fear lost keys because we will have a way to enter the house.

I have one similar to #3 on my front door (but not with the smart technology). I got it because my daughter kept forgetting her house key. I love it so much I added another one to my garage entry. The car is keyless and so are the locks, I never have to dig keys out of my purse. That's a good thing!

I bought and returned a Kwikset keyless lock just because the part that goes on the interior side of the door is so darn big and ugly. I just couldn't do it to our lovely 1920's original door and hinges. Be interested in knowing of any that would be less conspicuous on an old door. The functionality would be great if I can get past the looks.

We compromise on style vs convenience. We have a traditional Baldwin keyed lock on our front door. And we have something like #2 on our back door (just the deadbolt, not the handle). We have one code for the back door, cleaner has another, baby sitter has a third, etc. It is fantastic.

http://www.gokeyless.com/product/723/schlage-be365ply716-keypad-deadbolt-lock

To those mentioning that their landlords wouldn't approve: #5, the Lockitron, is designed to work with existing locks. It fits over the deadbolt on the inside of your door. From the outside the lock continues to work the same way, but if you have the app you can unlock the door without a key.

Does anyone know of a lock that allows for RF unlocking AND also has a digital keypad?

My old apartment building used number 3. I think the landlord got tired of coming all the way over everytime someone got locked out. I loved that lock.

@Jessica, I installed a numberpad lock on my grandmother's door a few years ago. She has lots of nurses aids coming in and out, and she herself is forgetful.

I love it! I can give people codes, and then delete them when they no longer work with her. My grandmother has a copy of the actual key. It's been great.

I'm waiting for my Lockitron to ship. I like knowing management won't be concerned with the installation. I love knowing that I can run the dogs out without worrying if I can my keys on me. I am much more likely to always have my phone on me for emergencies. I am also thrilled that I can share it as an accessible solution for my disabled friends and family.

One of my condo neighbors has one of these, and, while it may be convenient and functional, it sure is an eyesore!

dear blogger, please write real information, with maybe some opinion. Did you use the devices, have read multiple reviews and provided a synopsized. I can google a topic and list the links. I was expecting more than a list, very disappointing.

Any users have comments about battery life? My fear is I go away for a weekend, return home and the batteries have died and I'm locked out.....what do you do in that case?

We have one of these on our back door (the one we come and go from.) I rolled my eyes when my techy husband said he wanted it, but after 2.5 years, I'm still head over heels in love with it.

I don't have to carry a key with me if I go for a run. We've been able to have a friend pop over to feed our cat when we hadn't planned appropriately. Another friend was able to pop over and pick up something she'd accidently left while we were at work. We can enter up to something like 30 codes, so we can give and revoke access as we want. The one we have (not pictured) also has the little keyfob thing to unlock from afar.

There was one day that the battery in it died and I had to nap outside until my husband came home, but it's usually pretty easy to tell when the battery is dying, and you'd have more than a few days to change it.

I see the practicality of these, but esthetically... not for me. Hanging inside my front door, on an old brass receipt hook, is my large collection of old skeleton keys. Some are actually not all that old- skeleton keys that had been made back in the 1970s for inner doors when I lived in Ireland. I also have a few from France & Italy. Some keys are from doors & some are from old desks/dressers/trunks. I have made jewelry from old skeleton keys. I like to imagine what doors they originally opened or what secrets they kept hidden. I can not fathom ANY of these one day evoking special memories or inspiring creativity. They look like maybe they be locking up the Transporter room or the Sick Bay on the USS Enterprise. Practical for people who find keys difficult to juggle, yet have no trouble texting while driving.

biometric access is best to me, then comes the key less and wireless one, i wont prefer the mobile unlock controller what if your mobile battery is down and its middle of night :/ also using the coded locked doors are also not reliable as once some one knows your code then either it's locked or not does not make any different, it happened when had ran out of mobile battery ? was raining, so i just replaced the lock with the biometric, keyless entry also has a flaw, you can also create a copy in few minutes here we have lock smith nz just have to go to them and create a copy under 50 bucks locksmith

Have to go to them and create a copy,and Be care to laptop power adapter ,It is the best.