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We had a Lockitron on the main door at my previous office. I can't even tell you how many times I got locked out because the device would get stuck (only way to
by fchollet 12y ago
We had a Lockitron on the main door at my previous office. I can't even tell you how many times I got locked out because the device would get stuck (only way to open the door in these cases was with the key, which only two people had).
Their app was the most buggy piece of Android software I've ever had the privilege of using, which is pretty amazing for an app that consists of one single button. It was essentially a webview on the lockitron website, and it would often just display raw-html error messages instead of the lock/unlock button.
The sheer amateurism of this "company" blows my mind. I wouldn't touch this new product with a ten foot pole.
- Animats 12y agoThat was the old version. The new version has no mechanical key backup. Most of the other lock manufacturers selling remote-controlled locks have retained a mechanical key. These things run on batteries, after all. Their site still says "Any smartphone can control Lockitron through our mobile website." What could possibly go wrong with a website that can unlock thousands of doors? Do they offer "lawful access" to cops? Do you get told when that happens? Agree on "sheer amateurism". This is version 2 of their product, they've been in business for a while, and they're only taking "pre-orders".
- desdiv 12y agoOP mentioned it being an office, so giving every employee a backup mechanical key might not be viable, depending on how paranoid the employer is.
- jzwinck 12y agoSome electronic locks have a terminal on the outside for a 9V battery in case the internal batteries die. For example: http://www.interlock.com.sg/index.php/products/gateman-digital-locks/gateman-a20-fd-a20fhh http://www.interlock.com.sg/index.php/products/gateman-digit... No mechanical key and no emergency battery terminal? Better have another door.