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Using SE/SS key on house front door?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Atoyot, Jun 11, 2005.

  1. Atoyot

    Atoyot New Member

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    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.

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  2. jayman

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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    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!)
     
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    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.
     
  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    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.