Been reading a bit about electric strikes, mag locks, electrified handleset, card readers, etc. I have gotten myself turned around several times and am confused on what setup would meet my needs. I figured it would be best to post the features I want in a system then let you all help me whittle it down.
I currently have a wooden front door with a tubular handleset with no locking features. Above that is a deabolt that has a lever on the inside and a key hole on the outside. There is about 24" of space on the jamb side. I don't mind tearing out the wall if I have to get the best solution. Also we "may" be getting a new door, so if I cannot get all the features I want with this door I can wait. I just want to be able to design it now and prewire. I have an ELK.
Features that I must have:
1. Emergency egress whether or not power is present by opening the door in a normal manner. I do not want a large button, or relying on battery backed up PIR, etc.
2. Fairly strong security, in that the door can't be easily kicked in, or simple credit card tricks. If I need to make changes to the jamb or door frame I will. The door now is solid wood and pretty sturdy.
3. System knowledge of the state of the lock (ie. door is locked or unlocked).
4. Ability to tie the operation of locking or unlocking into the ELK or other automation system.
5. Have a secondary entry method that does not require power, or properly working automation, like a key.
Nice to haves (which should be doable with 3 and 4 from above as the base):
1. Ability to remotely unlock from phone to let a neighbor or house keeper in.
2. When everyone has left the house and it is alarmed make sure doors are locked. If not lock them. Same thing for night mode.
3. Unlock the door using some type of RFID where the user doesn't need to get anything out of their pocket or swipe a card. They just have to be a few feet from the door.
"Features" I do not want:
1. Having to replace batteries.
2. Wife says it cannot be too industrial or commercial looking.
Based on some posts by DEL and others and their usual ugliness I'd say maglocks are out. The kwikset and schlage zwave look good, but I don't want to replace batteries. Electric strikes with appropriate handle looks like it might work. How does one deal with the deadbolt in this case. Also how secure are the electric stikes. Anyone have a link to a good electrified handle that would work and maybe a tutorial to coring a solid wood door and adding electrified hinge. I think I should start there and look at access control a little later. Thanks.
Colby
I currently have a wooden front door with a tubular handleset with no locking features. Above that is a deabolt that has a lever on the inside and a key hole on the outside. There is about 24" of space on the jamb side. I don't mind tearing out the wall if I have to get the best solution. Also we "may" be getting a new door, so if I cannot get all the features I want with this door I can wait. I just want to be able to design it now and prewire. I have an ELK.
Features that I must have:
1. Emergency egress whether or not power is present by opening the door in a normal manner. I do not want a large button, or relying on battery backed up PIR, etc.
2. Fairly strong security, in that the door can't be easily kicked in, or simple credit card tricks. If I need to make changes to the jamb or door frame I will. The door now is solid wood and pretty sturdy.
3. System knowledge of the state of the lock (ie. door is locked or unlocked).
4. Ability to tie the operation of locking or unlocking into the ELK or other automation system.
5. Have a secondary entry method that does not require power, or properly working automation, like a key.
Nice to haves (which should be doable with 3 and 4 from above as the base):
1. Ability to remotely unlock from phone to let a neighbor or house keeper in.
2. When everyone has left the house and it is alarmed make sure doors are locked. If not lock them. Same thing for night mode.
3. Unlock the door using some type of RFID where the user doesn't need to get anything out of their pocket or swipe a card. They just have to be a few feet from the door.
"Features" I do not want:
1. Having to replace batteries.
2. Wife says it cannot be too industrial or commercial looking.
Based on some posts by DEL and others and their usual ugliness I'd say maglocks are out. The kwikset and schlage zwave look good, but I don't want to replace batteries. Electric strikes with appropriate handle looks like it might work. How does one deal with the deadbolt in this case. Also how secure are the electric stikes. Anyone have a link to a good electrified handle that would work and maybe a tutorial to coring a solid wood door and adding electrified hinge. I think I should start there and look at access control a little later. Thanks.
Colby