Schlage Camelot Touchscreen Deadbolt Review and Install

DIY PETE reviews and installs the Schlage Camelot touchscreen electronic deadbolt. Electronic door locks offer homeowners convenience and added safety.

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Using a smart phone to control the lock was intriguing to me. However, I learned that many locks use bluetooth technology which drains battery power on smartphones. It also requires you to have a phone with you to open the door unless you have the actual door key.

The Schlage Camelot has a built in touchscreen which means you don’t need to carry your smartphone or have a key. I go for a run every morning and like to go without a key or a cell phone. This makes typing in a code a great feature. The lock is powered by 4 AA batteries which will last for about a year. If the lock ever does go dead prior to adding new batteries, you can use a normal key as backup.

Convenience
Besides not ever having to carry a key, I also have the ability to program up to 30 codes into the lock at a time. They can be changed easily and deleted so I can give temporary codes out to a repair person, cleaner, or dog sitter. The keypad lights up at night and is easy to open if you get home late and forgot to leave on the porch lights.

Conclusion
All in all, I’ve had the Schlage Camelot electronic door lock for 3 months now and have decided that I’ll never own a home without a keypad. The keypad is super convenient and Schlage hit a home run when they designed this lock. I’d highly recommend this lock to anyone looking for an electronic or touchpad deadbolt.
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Pete Sveen
1627 W Main Street Suite 182
Bozeman, Montana 59715