Using SE/SS key on house front door?

Atoyot · 06-11-2005, 11:45 AM

I'm getting really spoiled by the SE/SS functionality of my Prius, and want to extend that functionality to my house front door. Anyone done this, or have any advice. I found a website http://www.thegadgethome.com/ that sells some various keyless entry systems, but I am unsure if any of them could be programmed to work with my Prius fob. I can't count the number of times that I grab my front door handle to my house and expect it magically open. Then I get irritated that I have to dig in my pocket for my keys.

Atoyot

jayman · 06-11-2005, 12:00 PM

Well, a lot of the "rolling code" transponders out there are 40 bit TI chipsets, so nothing too exotic there. However, I don't think the radio frequencyis compatible.

The closest thing to what you want to accomplish is using the Prius Homelink system to interface to your home.

rflagg · 06-11-2005, 01:27 PM

Some of the RFID house door locks I've read about come with a transponder that's meant to be stuck to the inside of your cell phone - something most people carry with them every day. I would think you should be able to find one that might have a transponder small enough to perhaps attach to the prius fob - but I have no clue if there'd be any interferrence from the two, etc. I too have been quite interested in going this route - either this or a biometric fingerprint reader (which now sell for less than $200 for your house).

-m.

mtc1234 · 06-11-2005, 02:10 PM

An alternative is the punch code locks (Weisner? makes one for $100). It works with two settable codes. That way, you can set a code for guests or contractors; and change it later. Using this, you don't have to worry about leaving a fob or cellphone or anything. You do have to push some buttons though. (Better than whipping out a key!)

Jaguar88 · 06-12-2005, 10:55 AM

I lived at a place with a punch code lock. The only problem is that the punch keys may appear cleaner or dirtier or have a little more wear than the rest of the keys. A friend on mine was able to beat the system in about a minute. We only had a four key code. Just something to consider if you get this type of lock.

**Tideland Prius** · 06-12-2005, 02:54 PM

I can't remember where I saw it but a Classic owner had his Prius modified to have SKS. If he can do it, I'm sure it's possible for house locks too.

06-11-2005, 11:45 AM	#1
Atoyot Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 97 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Using SE/SS key on house front door? I'm getting really spoiled by the SE/SS functionality of my Prius, and want to extend that functionality to my house front door. Anyone done this, or have any advice. I found a website http://www.thegadgethome.com/ that sells some various keyless entry systems, but I am unsure if any of them could be programmed to work with my Prius fob. I can't count the number of times that I grab my front door handle to my house and expect it magically open. Then I get irritated that I have to dig in my pocket for my keys. Atoyot __________________ Atoyot http://www.atoyot.net

06-11-2005, 12:00 PM	#2
jayman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 6,463 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Re: Using SE/SS key on house front door? Well, a lot of the "rolling code" transponders out there are 40 bit TI chipsets, so nothing too exotic there. However, I don't think the radio frequencyis compatible. The closest thing to what you want to accomplish is using the Prius Homelink system to interface to your home.

06-11-2005, 01:27 PM	#3
rflagg Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 946 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Some of the RFID house door locks I've read about come with a transponder that's meant to be stuck to the inside of your cell phone - something most people carry with them every day. I would think you should be able to find one that might have a transponder small enough to perhaps attach to the prius fob - but I have no clue if there'd be any interferrence from the two, etc. I too have been quite interested in going this route - either this or a biometric fingerprint reader (which now sell for less than $200 for your house). -m. __________________ lifetime MPG: 51.8 total miles: 41469 (2/28/04-12/08/05).

06-12-2005, 10:55 AM	#5
Jaguar88 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 172 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Using SE/SS key on house front door? I lived at a place with a punch code lock. The only problem is that the punch keys may appear cleaner or dirtier or have a little more wear than the rest of the keys. A friend on mine was able to beat the system in about a minute. We only had a four key code. Just something to consider if you get this type of lock.

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06-11-2005, 02:10 PM	#4
mtc1234 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 39 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	An alternative is the punch code locks (Weisner? makes one for $100). It works with two settable codes. That way, you can set a code for guests or contractors; and change it later. Using this, you don't have to worry about leaving a fob or cellphone or anything. You do have to push some buttons though. (Better than whipping out a key!)

06-12-2005, 02:54 PM	#6
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,920 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	I can't remember where I saw it but a Classic owner had his Prius modified to have SKS. If he can do it, I'm sure it's possible for house locks too.