Keyless Door Lock Install & Top 5 Questions | Schlage Connect

I partnered with Home Depot to show the Schlage connect keyless door lock. I show the keyless deadbolt installation on my own door and also answer the top 5 questions I got about the Schlage smart door lock. As a teaser the 5 questions were about the battery, override, wireless, security, and hacking. #smarthome #keyless #smartlock
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[@BruceClifford]

we are having a new home built which comes with this lock. Thank you for posting some good info on the unit making it easy to understand.

[@jamesduff6937]

I love the idea of using that little forsner bit you used at 2:09.. very clever. And those long screws also are a great idea. I didn't realise that Schlage make 'finger print resistent' door locks. Excellent video. Thank you!

[@charlesy1271]

Lipstick trick was pretty dope😊👍 lol

[@johnszatkowski6898]

Spot on! The key thing you mention here is if the deadbolt does NOT move freely this will SERISOULY affect battery life! I have this paired with the Ring alarm and works flawless! I have read SO many reviews saying battery life was 2months or less and that is because the lock is not "smooth"! On my main entry door that "cycles" at least twice (sometimes more) a day I have gotten a good solid 13months and just replaced the batteries before they got too weak before they needed to be replaced. Battery replacement is also VERY easy and does NOT require a re-pair to your hub or alarm system. I got this on "sale" for 169.00 almost 2years ago. Works great! As you stated it may require "special" tools to install as my install also required work and alterations using the EXTRA long screws that further increase the "kick-in" factor. Using the "standard" screws that are only a 1/2" to 3/8" long is WAY easy to "kick" these in! Using the 2 1/2" or 3" screws going into a stud makes it WAY harder to simply "kick" in. Great review!

[@BrandonBaumvideo]

The company I work for has professional locksmiths on staff and we use this lipstick trick all the time if there's a lock that needs adjusting. Thanks!

[@GoStanPoe]

One of the best descriptive videos I've seen [on any topic]! Thanks!

[@LutherBuilds]

Those are some really cool features of the Lock of being able to connect other smart home products to it.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yeah, I was surprised how many features it could tie into

[@smileyhappyradio]

My savior, of door lock installs...I will thank the man upstairs for this.

[@reforzar]

Good overview. It’s neat to see how the technology is advancing.

[@StamosTee]

Nice review and useful information. Thanks for sharing.

[@franzfms86]

I am sure gonna buy this smart lock. Watching this again.

[@Mofjos]

I like seeing the issues dealt with installing

[@jayr526]

Good job. I have a feeling that this will be quite helpful when I install my first in several days.

[@firstbloodwarrior3868]

Very informative and well produced. Thanks!

[@cudazi]

I love the Schlage Connect. Only had one issue, enrolling it on the z-wave network, but their customer support walked me through the process. (It was totally my fault…) It's been working perfectly with SmartThings & Alexa.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yeah, you've gotta be within 10 feet of the hub to get it paired, that got me at first

[@cudazi]

My issue was not waiting for like an extra second after entering the programming code. :) Their phone support was awesome.

[@jianlin2471]

You information is very helpful. Thank you.

[@artschulte1897]

Great video and explanation on how to install

[@TaylorHubbell]

Planning for a move here soon, this adds another upgrade item to my list, thanks B-Rod.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Right on, brother. 2/1/14

[@mickeandersson9499]

Hi from Sweden....Just wanna let you know that I love this channel. ;)

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Hej Hej!

[@davidmccallum4794]

Love the lipstick trick. Will remember that one for the future. Thanks.

[@zunayrodriguez6812]

Thanks for sharing your review 👍👍

[@kevinmccarthy6217]

Thank you. Great video. You are awesome.

[@ONI1013.]

I’ve been using the Schlage Connect for the over 3 years. Best smart lock out there. And I’ve tried the August and Kwikset Kevo. One thing about the Schlage’s battery life. On my main door where it gets used daily, the batteries lasted about 26 months before I had to replace them.

[@inquisitvem6723]

Is it ok to use original strike plate ?

[@ONI1013.]

Inquisitve m - Yes it is, as most strike plates are virtually identical in size. But you have to make sure the dead bolt clears the hole CLEANLY and easily. If there’s _any_ resistance when locking/unlocking the dead bolt, you need to adjust or shave the strike plate a little - or else the batteries will get drained very quickly or the motor will eventually get worn out. I used a Dremel to adjust my door frame and strike plate easily. Lastly, one thing to note, if you do use your own strike plate, you may not be getting the same security Grade 1 rating, as the Schlage strike plates uses the extra long 3 in screws.

[@inquisitvem6723]

@@ONI1013. thanks.

[@tryphena2691]

Ours only last about 4 months with heavy traffic

[@ONI1013.]

@@tryphena2691 - Wow. One of our doors we use at least 20-30 times per day, and that one has lasted at least 18 months and still going. Perhaps your traffic is very high? Also, as we try to manually lock the doors ourselves when coming home (and even though it’s set on an auto lock timer), just to preserve battery life.

[@markwarden8624]

Great review

[@robertkotoka7719]

My name is Robert from Ghana thank for the good work u are doing bro

[@sam8424848]

Thanks for your help

[@navzme]

Nice video man. Cheers!

[@oneshotme]

Enjoyed as always and gave it a thumbs up as well ;)

[@Darkbrazil1985]

Great Video!

[@kfisher551]

I've used Schlage's smart locks for years, the battery life is great! If folks will stop buying dollar store batteries they will last.

[@LessThanHandy]

Really, REALLY good video. ✌️

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks!

[@juans0516]

Good review!

[@user-bu6mx9ks9p]

Excellent

[@rosam032663]

Nice video😮😊

[@Adis001]

Grate awesome information, Thanks

[@jasonbailey9139]

I’ve been enjoying the Fix This things that you’ve been doing lately. Thanks for sharing!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Jason! It's been fun to bring in this side of the brand.

[@williamcabiling5938]

Good explanation 👍👍👍

[@dpr1961sr]

I really like the Schlage Connect except my zwave doesn’t work. I have 3 and only got 1 to connect to my SmartThings hub and Amazon Echo. But it has a strong motor, much better than kwikset and August which I had installed before. Both those units went thru batteries at fast rates. August integrated with Apple’s HomeKit seamlessly and worked great.

[@marlenepayton5160]

Thanks so Much!!

[@robertadams8971]

Excellent how to video...even I can do it!!

[@zigma10473]

great video

[@peterharper9703]

QUESTION: How good is the key part of the lock? Meaning is it easy to be picked? Thanks! Love your channel!

[@Balke0r]

7:25 you have just gained a new subscriber lol well done.

[@birgitvotteler-bauder5342]

Nice!!!

[@NotMuchHere]

you can pick any lock, this is great, it can lock the door at a time of day or after it has been unlocked

[@flyingveda]

That lipstick trick is a really good idea

[@flapoverspeed]

When buying one of these, only buy one that can be left open. Some will always extend to the lock position after :30. Problem being that the door can be ruined if door gets shut with latch extended.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Nicely done Brad! 👍👊

[@stalone99]

Again, the algorithm finds something I'll watch

[@Santos-ek8md]

Hey Brad, great video but for future topics perhaps discussing which are best for metal doors? As I’ve tried the Nest x Yale device but it wasn’t totally smooth. Kinda bc my door & jamb have alittle slack, if that makes sense. Another words there 1/8”-1/16” play/slack. That’s primarily my side door/outside utility door. But for my inside lobby door leading to the basement I think I’ll try this Schlage device. It looks really cool & comes w/a built in keylock as well. The Nest DID NOT. Thanks again, Brandon!

[@dubya13207]

One thing people often miss in the “hacking” topic is that many smart devices connect directly to your home network. It’s best, if possible, to separate them from your main network though, as often their security leave something to be desired. Some home routers have the option of using two SSIDs (like “Family” and “Guest” in your WiFi), that are separated from each other to prevent them from talking. If your router does this, use the feature! If you get deep into home automation, find a router that does it! One cool thing with Z-wave is that the only thing actually on your network is the hub (Wink, SmartThings, etc). That’s great from a security standpoint!

[@edithsanchez7958]

Wont protect against shapeshifters

[@ziyaaddocrat5185]

Nice vid

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@nelybonilla980]

I love this channel😻😻

[@roberttangen2942]

Great video and answers all the questions. Just remember though that most entry is through a broken window. That’s right thieves break windows to get in. Also any door with a window in it is the least secure type of door. Break the window reach in and unlock the door. Good doors, good locks and an alarm system on the windows is the best.

[@jamesduff6937]

Great info.. thank you!

[@simroc1289]

Actually that is only the second best. 2nd amendment is the first best when it comes to dealing with these criminals

[@MrAlexGolovin]

This is a great video. My issue is that I cannot chisel my way through the door since it is all metal framing. As a result, I have to completely remove the metal component to make this work I believe.

[@edithsanchez7958]

Wont protect against telekenisis

[@davidbailey6785]

Cordless (or corded) Dremel tool with a metal grinding attachment should work in your case.

[@bilnitro]

Lipstick is the bomb, used to use fingernail polish for slippage marks on helicopters.

[@williamgates4399]

There still is a key slot that can be picked, so don't waste your money on any electronic locks that use a key as a bypass when the batteries get low. Go to mechanical entry deadbolt locks. I have had one installed on my two homes for over 20 years I just take it apart and clean and use lite lubrication to keep all the mechanical parts moving smoothly. I have one of the Lockey series locks. I use a six-digit code. You can install additional security pins to use 4 to 8 digit codes.

[@sanguinj]

I got two questions. 1.- How durable can it be while being installed in a very hot places like in the Caribbean, where DAY temperatures along the year are between 25 and 35 Centigrades. In addition during rainy days it may get wet. My Front door faces East and the sun and makes things worse. 2.- During vacation times, bulglers can damage the from lock to the point of destroying completly. How easy to be destroyed...Can the door still be open. Thank you so much

[@himhersoundoff]

Great video! Can you change the lock?

[@robsanchez5742]

I have Schlage BE468 smart lock also. My batteries (4- AA batteries) only lasts 3 months. A family of 5 and we never use a key to get in, always the number pad.

[@edolivoeo]

Fyi, my screen on my schlage sense smart lock would illuminate and key pad inoperable. Found wire that come through the door came loose. Reconnected = works! Dont buy another one till you chk that. Over & out

[@The22on]

I watch vids like this and I think a lot of people will think this is a simple installation. It ain't! It's simple if you have been doing this stuff for a few years, but most people I know don't have the knowledge or tools to do this job properly. Just because a guy in a video makes it look like a breeze, don't be fooled. I am an experienced do-it-yourselfer, and i've added closets, done electrical and plumbing... mostly self taught. (I always do things according to code. Look up code online.) NOW I can do stuff really well,. But I made a ton of costly and time consuming mistakes over the years. Here's some of what I've learned: 1 - Prepare to go to the hardware store at least 3 times for any job. There's always something you didn't realize you don't have. 2 - Do you have a big roll-around tool cart? Is it stocked with drills, chisels, saws, sanders, staplers, bits, electrical testers, romex, plumb bobs, electrical connectors, plumbing parts, etc.? 3 - It's almost guaranteed that your job will vary from what you see in vids. My door jamb is metal, not wood. The old hole from my old door lock is way too small to fit the new lock. Do you know how to make a hole bigger? There's nothing but air for your drill to start into. The only way to get handy is to do a lot of jobs and make a lot of mistakes. Just be careful. READ, READ, READ! WATCH, WATCH, WATCH! LEARN, LEARN, LEARN! Buy magazines, books, etc. Today, I drilled a small hole in a piece of wood with a brand new drill bit. Within 10 seconds of drilling the bit broke and hit me in the scalp! Of course I was wearing protective glasses, but it didn't protect my scalp. Fortunatly, it was just a scrape. My point is: wear protective gear - eyewear and ear protection. Hope this helps. Good luck.

[@1Cor13.4-7]

Thanks for this excellent tutorial. How do you assign an authorized user who can add and delete user codes?

[@nimster64]

My old dead bolt is only 1-1/2” diameter and it’s set back 2”on center. Also my latch is the older style one and the hole is set back 5” what can I do in this case? Thank you love the video

[@Joshuaxiong2]

5:35 Nice.

[@madelinevaldes2419]

Good Review. Does the Schlage smart deadbolt have the capability of locking automatically when you walk outside? And if so, how do I program that feature. Thank you!

[@vincentferrari]

I've had that same exact deadbolt since 2016 and it has never let me down. Battery life isn't the best (I go through a set every 60 days or so) but I do love that it connects to Smartthings.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Oh wow, 60 days isn't a lot. Does the bolt rub in the opening when it engages?

[@vincentferrari]

I have that issue during the summer (my door is an old wooden door) but not as much during the winter, but I do average about 60 days with it either way. I don't think that's so bad though. The convenience of my door locking automatically, unlocking when I go to bed and click Good Night on smart things, and it showing me the status at all times is worth a set of batteries every two months. I love when I come home from grocery shopping and I don't have to juggle keys to open the door. That alone makes stocking up on batteries worth it.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

@@vincentferrari yes! I've been u locking the door from my truck and walking in with my hands full of bags. Soooo nice!

[@eddiek204]

@@vincentferrari I called Schlage about the battery draining so fast. It locked me out twice, so I had to do something. Schlage told me to disconnect the z-wave feature. I did, and the battery lasts a long time now. I didn't use the unlock by phone feature anyway. Still, people who want that feature... be aware.

[@vincentferrari]

Eddie K unfortunately that wouldn’t work for me since I use SmartThings but thanks for the tip!

[@iknownotseems]

Can you speak more about that Zwave network hub you mentioned? Is that with all locks?

[@beastlaser9611]

My new apartment has this door similar

[@MrCotico]

Hi! Bases on your experience, which deadbolt do you recommend for a 70mm door thickness

[@some0ne8]

Some keypad locks have a 9v battery connector on the bottom outside so you can open it if it died without a hard key. I know the assa keypads have this not sure about consumer grade smart locks though.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

This one doesn't have that

[@davidthecardcollector]

I looked at some of these and the actuator for the locks are not strong enough unless you have a near perfect closing door. I used the one that you turn the knob yourself.

[@davidbailey6785]

I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, aka "Da Yoop". I have this exact deadbolt set and have had to have it replaced 4 times now... The new lockset is going to be installed on Saturday after Thanksgiving. 1st time, keypad failure. 2nd time, batteries died in 6 months. Replaced them with the recommended Duracell batteries, no joy. Lockset was dead. 3rd time, keypad failure again. 4th time, lights on keypad failed. Keypad still worked but was a p.i.t.a. using it at night. "Dealt" with it for awhile until the batteries died, again, lockset was dead even after the new batteries. Because of the temperature extremes where I live, I noticed that warm, moist air leaks thru the hole in the door and blows on the back of the keypad assembly. Maybe it's shorting it out? Before I installed the 4th lockset I sealed the back of the keypad where the wiring went into the keypad with silicone caulking and it lasted longer than the previous locksets. I also put that stick on foam insulation on the backside of the door where the controller is to try to keep that warm moist air from leaking thru the hole in the door. Does anyone have any suggestions how I can seal that hole to keep ALL the air from blowing thru? I'm going to give this lockset 5 stars for convenience of use, ... But because of this reliability issue it's going to drop down to 1.5 stars. However, Schlage Customer Support gets 5 stars. They had me do a little troubleshooting but when I explain everything I already did to troubleshoot the issue they send me replacement locksets at no cost to me. One item of note... The "born on date" for all the previous locksets were 2019 and older. The one I have ready to install is 2021. They must have a warehouse full of these things, ready to ship out at a moments notice because of issues like mine.

[@AJGINNI]

You can buy and install and use as is it but if you have a hub I believe you will be able to unlock the door with voice command

[@dewhitem6211]

great video, one question I have does it work with Alexa?

[@hodamansour6878]

Thank you so much for the video. Very helpful. I want to install this on one of my room doors but it obviously does not have an existing lock on it. What do you suggest?

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

You can buy a lock hole boring kit from home depot. Just need a drill

[@666juliagilman3]

If inside the room, you could have a sliding bolt lock on it.

[@angelbouclin]

How does it perform in very cold weather? And can you un locked at a distance for a certain amount of time?

[@TheTomasN]

I don’t have a deadbolt lock on my door but want to install this. How do I get the curt ever measurements and how to make the cut outs in the door and the frame?

[@malikammar8404]

Schlage install video said not to install the reinforcement bracket if there is a window on the side and i saw you did any experience. I'm also looking to install but have a window.

[@JAMESHILL-ue5pr]

Any idea if there is room to install a smart dead bolt and a smart lever lock all in the same door and can these locks be rekeyed just like a normal Schlage lock

[@shayf8369]

Can I use the built in hub on echo show gen 2?

[@popalot711rb]

I like this lock have you seen one like this with a 9volt battery?????

[@ephraimcamacho9600]

The biggest problem with any dead bolt system is having a cheap wooden door frame the can be kicked in with you foot easy!! The deadlock works 100% better if you have a steal frame. Trust me I took a steal bedframe did a few cuts and nailed it to my door frame. That did the job and I had better protection from someone just kicking the door open ! As you know living in New york is not easy!!😂😂😂

[@juanpablovalencia1365]

Great Video.. do you have any video in which you explain how to connect with Alexa the Same Lock?

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I don't, sorry

[@kunaljashnani6919]

Hi ...i have this lock installed and would like to know if i can extend the delay time for auto lock? I.e. i would like to extend the time it takes before auto locking

[@FerrariLM]

Great question browie!

[@kaitlingarvey7775]

How do you reprogram the lock after removing from an old door and reinstalling it into the new door?

[@joshr19821]

Also can this work with Nest smart home items?

[@themodulator2345]

*Vacation mode* is a feature on Schlage locks where all codes will be denied if the correct code is put in.

[@krannz]

I changed from right to left inswing door, now I can't re program it, any ideas?

[@tjr8280]

Any smart locks have a fob? Would be nice if my arms are full to have it unlock just be getting close with touching it.

[@kevinpledger3088]

I see you installed this lock on a left hand swing door. I have a right hand swing door and can not get my to trough dead bolt. My question is, is there a specific lock for right hand and left hand swings or does one lock fit both?

[@jessesq2502]

Does it work with Google assistant? I can't get mine to connect.

[@roflorida1]

Does it lock itself if the door is closed? If someone forgets to lock it, will it automatically lock itself when the door is shut ?

[@insp0776]

Hi there. Can I lock the door from upstairs through the app? Thanks

[@tylerommen5452]

New to smart home stuff. What kind of “hub” are you talking about and where can you get one?

[@midnightcomm]

Link 2 I think is what he said

[@StudioJLT]

Very cool! Does it tie in with IFTTT as well?

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yeah, it can tie in through the hub or Smart Things I believe

[@gcor8623]

need to lock the door when door is close only. A times, I leave the door open for 1 to two hours. Does the auto lock feature knows when to lock the door (auto.lock should not be activate while door open)

[@amirali-jo2od]

How to turn the light on the deadbolt and when I keep the front door open for a few seconds, it automatically extend the deadbolt.

[@kaykay834]

which model is the one you discussed in the video? There are several that look just like that one. ..