Of course, years ago we didn’t think about it or didn’t consider it important to be able to open our front door electronically.
By now, our daughter is 6 years old and will start school this year. She also often plays outside with her friends. We want to give her a key, but we have to expect that she might lose it 😉
However, ideally I would like to upgrade to a fingerprint or keypad lock.
There are cables only at the doorbell, and I would like to avoid running new wiring; this probably isn’t possible with a wooden door anyway.
During my search, I found the Burg Wächter Secure Entry.
It has pretty much everything we need, but before spending 300–400€ I’d rather ask if anyone has alternatives, experiences with it, or recommendations.
Thanks
By now, our daughter is 6 years old and will start school this year. She also often plays outside with her friends. We want to give her a key, but we have to expect that she might lose it 😉
However, ideally I would like to upgrade to a fingerprint or keypad lock.
There are cables only at the doorbell, and I would like to avoid running new wiring; this probably isn’t possible with a wooden door anyway.
During my search, I found the Burg Wächter Secure Entry.
It has pretty much everything we need, but before spending 300–400€ I’d rather ask if anyone has alternatives, experiences with it, or recommendations.
Thanks
With tokens, you still need to carry something with you. However, your problem in case of loss would be solved.
Most fingerprint readers also support RFID. You just need to pay attention to which "version" they use.
In our family, we have several generations of Ekey devices in use without issues.
Have a look at iLoq. It uses energy harvesting. Keys can also be programmed. It operates without batteries or cables.
There are also code pads available, but they are not necessary.
Most fingerprint readers also support RFID. You just need to pay attention to which "version" they use.
In our family, we have several generations of Ekey devices in use without issues.
Have a look at iLoq. It uses energy harvesting. Keys can also be programmed. It operates without batteries or cables.
There are also code pads available, but they are not necessary.
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WilderSueden11 Mar 2022 21:11We have iLoq at our company. I can only recommend it to a limited extent because the key is often not recognized. Allegedly, this is because the key is inserted "too quickly"...
I am currently looking into this topic as well.
The reviews of the BurgWächter devices online are somewhat disappointing.
There is a video on YouTube from a specialist dealer that shares long-term experiences with their use in a fire station.
That at least puts things into some perspective. If I remember correctly, the dealer no longer sells the product, possibly due to too many complaints.
At the moment, I am leaning towards an Ekey fingerprint scanner integrated into a video intercom system, but I still need the appropriate counterpart as a lock.
I want to avoid Nuki because of the noise it makes.
Ekey themselves offer a CES lock cylinder with a wireless module on their website. However, it seems this is not suitable for doors with core pull protection. That version is only available through specialist dealers.
After extensive research, I also came across wireless relay solutions from ELOCK2 and SimonsVoss, but these are also only available through specialist dealers.
Of course, all of these options are significantly more expensive than the BurgWächter devices.
The reviews of the BurgWächter devices online are somewhat disappointing.
There is a video on YouTube from a specialist dealer that shares long-term experiences with their use in a fire station.
That at least puts things into some perspective. If I remember correctly, the dealer no longer sells the product, possibly due to too many complaints.
At the moment, I am leaning towards an Ekey fingerprint scanner integrated into a video intercom system, but I still need the appropriate counterpart as a lock.
I want to avoid Nuki because of the noise it makes.
Ekey themselves offer a CES lock cylinder with a wireless module on their website. However, it seems this is not suitable for doors with core pull protection. That version is only available through specialist dealers.
After extensive research, I also came across wireless relay solutions from ELOCK2 and SimonsVoss, but these are also only available through specialist dealers.
Of course, all of these options are significantly more expensive than the BurgWächter devices.
Musketier schrieb:
I’m currently looking into this topic as well.
The reviews of the BurgWächter devices online aren’t really great.
I don’t want Nuki because of the noise.
Ekey itself offers a CES locking cylinder with a radio module on their website. However, it seems this one is not suitable for doors with cylinder pull protection. You can only get it through a specialist dealer.
After more research, I also came across radio relay options from ELOCK2 and Simons Voss, but again only through specialist dealers.
Of course, all of these are significantly more expensive than the BurgWächter devices. When I saw the video of Nuki, I also thought, oh no… It’s unfortunately not an option.
With iloq from Rick, well, you still have a key, but it’s programmable. Then there’s the price.
Regarding BurgWächter, I’ve read both good and bad experiences. The advantage is that you can check them out at Bauhaus (a home improvement store).
But with the weather, we preferred to spend time with the kids.
The ELOCK2 devices also look interesting. I think a phone call is necessary since they offer both cylinders and mortise lock cases. What is the main difference?
Especially since we have self-closing latches on the door.
I would always prefer a system like eKey. It simply has to work reliably. We have many years of experience with this system.
Iloq is also available with a code or transponder, but it is probably more expensive…
Similar systems to the one from Burgwächter are also offered by dormaKaba. These also work reliably and have high security ratings.
Iloq is also available with a code or transponder, but it is probably more expensive…
Similar systems to the one from Burgwächter are also offered by dormaKaba. These also work reliably and have high security ratings.
What also looks very interesting as a locking solution is the Mediator effeff from assa Abloy.
Always locked with a latch but still always openable from the inside using a lever handle. For this, the power only needs to be supplied to the door frame and not to the door itself, so it can presumably also be opened via fingerprint.
Always locked with a latch but still always openable from the inside using a lever handle. For this, the power only needs to be supplied to the door frame and not to the door itself, so it can presumably also be opened via fingerprint.
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