SCHLAGEBE375 CEN 716 Touch Century Deadbolt, Electronic Keyless Entry Lock, Aged Bronze

I did not like the idea of having only one of two bolts locked, as Schlage & other manufacturers seem to be normalizing in their keyless lock marketing. Thanks to another reviewer's photo with a tape measure, I determined this style could fit both the deadbolt & the handle keypads with my existing door hole positions already plenty far apart.I had forgotten my deadbolt hole was the old smaller size, though. Because I was stacking these straight-edged keypads, I had to be very careful to align (with paper shims) my new hole jig to cut the new larger hole exactly in line with the lower handle hole -so the keypads' left & right edges would not only line up to each other, but also be parallel to the door's vertical stile edge that is near the right keypad edges. On my old door, that stile edge & the door edge are very close to plumb, but not quite, so I used the visible stile edge as the main reference to be sure the two keypads would look correct on the door.I watched for like-new open-box deals to be able to afford the two keypads. Not finding my favorite style in the same color, I was glad to confirm my hunch that the "rubbed bronze" is a perfect match with "matte black," save for the minor "rubbed" coppery hints only on the sharp edges. Stacked, you are looking down from above & it would be hard to notice the lower handle assembly did not have any dark copper hints at the edges like the deadbolt assembly. Even so, I used a sharpie marker over the "rubbed" bits & now have a great visual match. With the curvier styles or with the lower handle being the bronzed part, it might be a little trickier to de-bronze all the edges, but the rectangular deadbolt was pretty simple & looked very close & compatible with the neighboring "matte black" anyway.In the past, I've had "oil rubbed bronze" schlage hardware that would get chalky, splotchy & sometimes badly discolored from cleaners, hand sanitizer, etc. So, I'm glad to find the metal case of this deadbolt has a finish that seems likely to be more durable. It is fairly matte, but not made to absorb an actual oil finish, nor absorb things that would harm the finish.I like the jumper-battery solution to eliminate key hassle & picking risk & I tested to confirm it works. I also love the ease of locking this deadbolt as you leave - via single tap & traditional twist. (We keep the lower handle in the always-locked position.) The convenience & safety of the interior latches on both locks are great, too. I very much appreciate the lack of a motorized bolt, as that is sure to fail with misalignment or even a bit of friction at some point - possibly in a way you would not realize. It feels much safer & sustainable to flip the bolt & feel it either engage all the way or hit the plate if the door has not been pulled all the way closed. It is also less bulky than motorized bolts.I was worried that entering two 4-digit codes to get in would be tedious, but it is an easier & faster one-handed operation than using a metal key, when you get used to it.For both devices, the wire routing & battery placement are frustrating. The wires are too short to fit one way & too long to avoid sharp crimping and cramming the other way. The battery doesn't have a secure compartment, just a vague sort of general area, so it shifts as you try to slide the cover over it & the wedged-in wires.I also hate that they used a fairly flimsy/brittle feeling plastic for the majority of the interior-side case - right where you hands will rub when flipping the latch. That wear & necessary cleaning seem sure to eventually mar the texture & structural integrity. Add to that, the cheap-toy fitment where it slides & sort of latches in place, & I think it will prove to be the weak point of the assembly.On the exterior, it sort of looks like the edges of the flat keypads might not be weather sealed to the metal case, but I think they are more internally sealed..? Through days of a horizontal firehose weather "event," they work great. That said, the outer case houses the keypad & lock-engaging electronics, & it has necessary holes for wires, etc. that sit against the door face. The door-to-housing faces are not going to be perfectly flush in most cases, so an extra-exposed door in a very wet environment could warrant adding a thin bit of caulk to seal to the door at the top & side edges. (Maybe leave the bottom to allow some escape of condensation?)Even with the flaws, others have much worse issues, & I think this is the best looking & best functioning style of home keypad door locks. I am very glad I decided to stack the two keypads, ditch the keys, & keep the same dual-level security as a traditional setup with locking handle plus deadbolt.

This is the second keyless door lock we've installed - and across different homes, about the fifth electronic lock - and unlike the much more expensive alternative we first tried, this one reliably allows you to slide the bolt home manually. The others use electromagnets to move the bolt, which means that if there's the slightest misalignment, the motor just spins and moans, but doesn't lock the door. This one is easy to use, quick to program, and very reliable.

I have three of these at my home. I haven't been burgled so I can't vouch for the security. But these are far better than the old Kwkset combo locks that came with the house. My research indicated these were superior. The battery lasts forever...years... bc there isn't an actuator motor to eat up battery life. Should the battery die between uses, there's a way to use a 9v battery to power the lock from the outside. It's a very clever design. The combination allows the user to turn the latch themselves. I don't need a battery performing that task for me, just need it to allow me to operate the latch.These are much better looking locks. They feel more solid, more secure, higher quality build. Finally, the default combinations are real, randomized numbers that the user can retain securely, should they desire. This tells me Schlage really cares about the security of customers' homes. They know many folks don't change the factory combination so Schlage does not ship with "1-1-1-1" defaults.Note that NO KEYS ship with these locks, they are keyless. You can't monkey with the cylinders from outside the door. If the battery dies, the only way to gain entry is with a 9v battery with charge, and knowing the combinations. If you forget the combination, there is a way to revert to factory defaults, but you have to know the factory defaults. Or you will need to break into your own house. I've never had an issue. Recommend!

I wanted a lock on the back door that could be accessed by guests and staff but didn’t need to be wifi connected. I also wanted a lock that would not eat up batteries constantly. This deadbolt lock fit the bill perfectly. I already use a Schlage keypad door handle unit on the front door and that one has been great for 2 years ( I have not changed the battery but I probably should soon) the deadbolt was an easy direct replacement for the existing keyed deadbolt. Installation took about 5 minutes and it seems solid and looks like it’s always been there. Keep in mind this lock does not move the bolt sonos essentially a manual deadbolt. The keypad only engages the latch to move the deadbolt once a correct code is entered. This is why the battery life is so good in these units. To lock the deadbolt, you need to press the Schlage button on the keypad when the bolt is unlocked, then you lock the deadbolt by turning the outside latch. From inside it functions identically to a standard deadbolt. I don’t mind this as it means there’s less of a chance of a lock out, but if you need the ability to lock it remotely, this won’t be the lock you need.

would love it if it had a key back up

I had a motorized keypad from a different brand and I would hear the motor buzzing but I never knew if it locked or unlocked correctly. Usually it didn’t work so I had to keep trying. With this, I can feel that I am moving the bolt in or out. I also like this smooth keypad versus the buttons from the other brand. I hope the keypad lasts with use and weather exposure - so time will tell.Installation was easy and having the 9V battery means the inside box is smaller and not so obvious when you look at it. I wish I could tell from afar if it was locked, so an indicator light would have been nice. Solid 5 star product