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I want smart key/keyless entry for my house

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by harrv, Jan 26, 2006.

  1. harrv

    harrv Member

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    Having SKS for my Prius has really spoiled me. Every time I have to use a physical key to lock and unlock my house, I find myself grumbling and wishing it were as cool as my Prius. I want to just put my hand on the doorknob and have it unlock for me. I mean, the technology is obviously there--our cars have it. Does such a thing exist for a house, and if so, is it both secure and practical? And, I'm guessing, expensive?
     
    #1 harrv, Jan 26, 2006
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    #2 shawn7, Jan 26, 2006
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    Nice, I'd probably go for fingerprint reader, so you don't have to carry around the remote and can give more people access, even temporarily. Found this for $200. Or save some money and make 'em type in a combo, that's what I have now. It is nice, no touching keys for me.

    Edit: Aw, except for that stinking garage door opener.
     
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  4. bobr1

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    An idea to explore...

    If you have the HomeLink mirror in your Prius, it can "learn" RF-based codes, such as garage-door openers. It is possible that some of these "keyless" deadbolts that have RF-based keyfobs could be learned by the mirror.

    Thus, you could pull into your driveway and then push a button on the Prius mirror to unlock your house.

    - Bob R.
     
    #4 bobr1, Jan 26, 2006
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    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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    There used to be a Homelink door lock, but the last time I did a search they were discontinued.
     
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  6. harrv

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    Thanks for the ideas and the links.
     
    #6 harrv, Feb 1, 2006
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