ᐅ Access to House and Garage: Keys vs Keypads vs Fingerprint Readers
Created on: 13 Jun 2022 12:18
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Samantheus
Hello everyone,
We are currently considering which technology to use for access control to our home, and since I haven’t found any polls in this forum regarding the popularity or user experience with the different systems, I wanted to ask the group.
Our front door supplier recommends a fingerprint system. You don’t have to carry anything, it can’t be skimmed, you can’t forget it, and it supposedly works well even for children. They offer the eKey dLine system. However, the additional cost for the motorized lock and fingerprint reader is quite high.
Our garage door supplier recommends a code keypad. You don’t have to carry anything, it always works, and a code can be shared without being physically present. They advise against fingerprint systems because they are significantly more expensive and many don’t work very well. The finger must be dry and clean. They say you might have trouble getting back in after rain, sweating from jogging, or with dirty hands from gardening. For this reason, they have discontinued most fingerprint systems and recommend the code keypad.
As an alternative, there is of course the classic key with all its pros and cons.
I’m interested in what you have decided on or would choose, and what your experiences are. Do you have any security concerns about the code keypad, especially with children? Does fingerprint access work for you even in the rain?
Do you use the same system for your garage and front door, or do you have different solutions?
Best regards,
Sam
We are currently considering which technology to use for access control to our home, and since I haven’t found any polls in this forum regarding the popularity or user experience with the different systems, I wanted to ask the group.
Our front door supplier recommends a fingerprint system. You don’t have to carry anything, it can’t be skimmed, you can’t forget it, and it supposedly works well even for children. They offer the eKey dLine system. However, the additional cost for the motorized lock and fingerprint reader is quite high.
Our garage door supplier recommends a code keypad. You don’t have to carry anything, it always works, and a code can be shared without being physically present. They advise against fingerprint systems because they are significantly more expensive and many don’t work very well. The finger must be dry and clean. They say you might have trouble getting back in after rain, sweating from jogging, or with dirty hands from gardening. For this reason, they have discontinued most fingerprint systems and recommend the code keypad.
As an alternative, there is of course the classic key with all its pros and cons.
I’m interested in what you have decided on or would choose, and what your experiences are. Do you have any security concerns about the code keypad, especially with children? Does fingerprint access work for you even in the rain?
Do you use the same system for your garage and front door, or do you have different solutions?
Best regards,
Sam
@Prager91 : I was referring to the "mechanically locking" door locks. And to clarify, so we’re on the same page:
Door knob – for me, that’s the round thing you can’t use a key on from the inside.
Door lever – that’s the handle you have to push down to open the door.
I can certainly agree that it’s much more convenient with an electric drive. I just wanted to note that, at least with one of the older door locks, the operation is really something you have to get used to, to put it mildly.
Door knob – for me, that’s the round thing you can’t use a key on from the inside.
Door lever – that’s the handle you have to push down to open the door.
I can certainly agree that it’s much more convenient with an electric drive. I just wanted to note that, at least with one of the older door locks, the operation is really something you have to get used to, to put it mildly.