Schlage FE595VCAM619ACC Camelot Keypad Accent Lever Door Lock, Satin Nickel
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Schlage FE595VCAM619ACC Camelot Keypad Accent Lever Door Lock, Satin Nickel
Customer Review: An excellent keypad lever
Summary: 5 Stars
This keypad door lever is a great replacement for a standard door lever, if you want to make access easier. Here's what I like about it:
1. This product is a door lever (i.e. a door knob, but without a knob) that you can lock and unlock without a key. Instead, you enter a 4 digit password to lock and unlock the door. Using a code to unlock the door is much faster and easier than fumbling for keys. Also, you'll never be locked out unless your forget your code.
2. If you have a knob or lever on your door, you can easily remove it and install this lever using a regular screwdriver.
3. You can set multiple codes (at least 5) to allow friends to access your home. You can easily delete the codes later when access is no longer required. Codes are set up using a 6 digit master password (which can be used to add and delete 4-digit access codes, but not to lock or unlock the door).
4. You can lock the door without the code. Just press turn the knob on the inside, and your door is locked. You will still need a valid code to unlock the door. This makes locking up when you leave very convenient. If you turn the knob on the inside the other way, your door is unlocked and you can come and go without entering the code.
5. This lock can be made "bump-proof." Bumping is a relatively new, and very easy way to pick most locks. It can be done in about 10 seconds and renders most current locks worthless as security devices. If you want to know more, search the internet for "bump key" and you'll be horrified at what you see. If you take this lever to your locksmith before installing it and tell him to disable the key mechanism, your door will be completely resistant to bumping (and keys). You can also easily disable the key mechanism yourself before installing the lever. I haven't used a key to get into my house since I've installed this.
6. The keypad is backlit, but only if you push the schlage key before you enter your code.
7. The unit uses a standard 9-volt battery. I've had mine for more than a year and haven't needed to replace it.
8. The one feature that I wish this unit had was time based entry rules. I'd love to create a password which only works during certain hours, so that a housekeeper could access the house on a certain day or at a certain time. Alas, nothing is perfect...
Customer Review: Very happy with this keypad entry lock/lever
Summary: 5 Stars
I read the reviews and for the most part they were great. I wasn't going to spend quite this much, but I didn't want a $25 lock either. I'm very happy I made the choice to get this lock.
My son (14 years old) helped me install it - more like he held the tools for me because it was over within 20 minutes. Would have been quicker but I'm particular about the details so I move slowly. The only issue with installation that I had was getting the wires out of the way once I had the battery in place - but after a moment it became pretty logical how to place them. Programming it was a breeze, the instructions are very good for this. It took my son longer to decide what 4-digit code he wanted than it took me to program the entire thing otherwise.
The locks are very nice looking (I got the Satin Nickel finish) and look like they're going to last a long time. The lighted keypad is nice and bright, and shines in a pleasant blue color as well. I have a standard door with a standard doorknob set up in it and this fit perfectly. The replacement plates were even nice quality, very solid.
I've been using this for a month now and it's still working perfectly. When I have to replace the battery it seems like it should take maybe 10 minutes to do so - not bad whatsoever. I like that the inside handle works independently from the outside handle - so you can have it set up where it's locked from the outside but not from the inside (no more unlocking your door to leave your house, unless you're using a deadbolt or chain of course). Also I tested the key and it worked great too - may sound silly but it felt very solid and well made as well.
Being able to program several codes is great - I have one code specifically that I can hand out to friends or neighbors if ever there's a reason to have them go into my house when I'm not home. Then I can easily change it if I need to afterward, without changing my own code.
I would recommend this lock to anyone - it really is high quality and adds a neat little piece of technology to your life as well.
Customer Review: Solid Simplicity and Security
Summary: 5 Stars
What an amazing product. In comparison to the deadbolts that are being offered, this product is a definite no brainer with a slight exception of the price, which I have to declare is a bit hefty. However, what you receive in return is by far worth every dollar I paid.
To begin, I installed this lock in less than 30 minutes. I recommend highly that you read the instructions fully prior to installation since important details and descriptions are well explained and illustrated. If you are replacing a current lock, then you're more than likely to have a similar good experience installing this lock since the parts required to install are very similar in dimension to those that I replaced.
I also recommend the following tools when installing this lock:
1. A vicegrip with rubber grips.
2. Phillips Screwdriver
3. Flathead Screwdriver as needed to wedge materials
Once installed, creating, deleting, and revising your codes are a piece of cake. There is a master code of 6 digits and entry codes of 4 digits which can be given out to people you trust, or people you are giving temporary access to your home.
I also love the fact that the lock will stall for 5 minutes if the code is entered incorrectly 4 times in a row; a security which makes me feel safe and secure. And if that isn't enough, two sets of master keys if you happen to forget your code or the battery for some reason goes bad, which according to the product's key notes is something that won't happen for 3 years from the date of installment. <The lock comes with a 9-volt battery as well>
Finally when all is said and done, you have a smart looking lock that is very solid and secure. The satin finish is a nice touch, but most importantly this lock is tough.
No more keys. What's not to like?
Customer Review: Sturdy, well made, easy to install and use
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently bought one of these for our home after we moved in. Now I don't need to fumble with keys every time I need to ket in the house, and I don't have to worry about kids losing or forgetting keys.
Like other schlage locks I have owned, this unit seems to be very well made, sturdy, and easy to install. The programming of codes is simple, and codes can be added or deleted just by using the keypad. Keypad use as far as entering codes or even updating codes is straighforward. The fact that a simple button push "lights up" the buttons at night is also cool.
The buttons are also epoxy-coated, so the numbers won't "wear off" thus revealing the codes used. I have a separate code for each family member, and can easily add codes if I have a contractor stopping by.
A key can be used to open the lock if for some reason the electronic part stops functioning (too cold from sub-sero weather, perhaps?). Since this is a Schlage lock, it can even be re-keyed so that the key you have matches the other Schlage locks your house may have.
Customer Review: Great lock; Ya get what ya pay for!
Summary: 5 Stars
I timed my installation of this at a surprizing 15 minutes, including removing the old doorknobs and reversing the handles on the keyless entry. Usually everything takes twice as long with me! The only hard part was deciding which door to put it on- the main house entry or an outbuilding I use a lot.
An earlier review stated that the lock shuts down for 5 minutes after four consecutive missed entries of combinations. I timed mine at 30 seconds shutdown, confirmed in the owner's manual.
The thing is made well, heavy duty even. Easy to program and delete combinations. I was hoping to gain entry a tad quicker by "swiping" a finger across four digits in a row, but this won't allow that; it wants a discret push of a number on the keypad with a very short time between entries. So it takes 3-4 seconds to open the door.
No complaints, but I await the day the 9V battery gives out and I have to remove the inside portion of this lock to replace it. Then I may have my first gripe!
P.S. - I paid $118 (on sale) for mine in bright brass at Lowe's, Jan.'09.