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I can't wait to get mine. They updated us last week they are testing the parts that have come off the line on their "Test shot", to see if further machining or adjustments need to be made. They informed us that they will announce the ship date on or around May 2nd. Can't wait!
What about the lock on the door handle ? Looks like you have to leave it unlocked now since it still uses a key. This has cut your security down by about half. Certainly, the door handle lock is not as robust as a deadbolt, but if one is trying to have as much security as possible, to slow down a would be intruder, then you just made it a little easier by having to not lock the handle. Also, if you already have an Alarm system, then I guess you have to leave that disabled as well, otherwise it will go off if set when someone comes into the house... Dan F
No system is going to be completely perfect but I guess you could upgrade your alarm to one you can control from your phone too. Or just have a temporary code setup on it you can give out. It has to be more secure than giving out copies of your key or leaving the door unlocked. I know people that when they have workers coming over to do stuff like tile work in their house just leave the door unlocked, which always seemed crazy to me. But I guess giving them a copy of your key could be even crazier as they can make copies. Years ago we looked at going with a service for a water softener and filter and the guy looked at me like I was crazy when I said I wasn't going to leave our gate and side garage door unlocked on a regular basis so they could come in and change them out. A year or so ago I switched out our deadbolts for ones with keypads on the outside and love them. If we are out in the back yard and I need something out of the garage I don't have to go back through the house, just punch in the code on the side door. Now that I have a car with keyless start I don't have to take my key out of my pocket since I can lock and unlock the house with the pad. For most people that always have their phone with them this would be a similar function. I rarely have my phone with me so it wouldn't be as handy for me. I guess the second lock on the door handle could slow someone down if they are picking the lock or trying to do a bump key thing but I don't use ours since that is the easiest way to end up locked out since most will let you open the door from the inside without unlocking
door locks just keep the "honest" people out. if someone wanted into your place bad enough, they will find a way. Having said that, i dont trust much in the way remote door locks. Im sure they've come a long way since opening the neighbors garage door with your tv remote, but im not sold
I agree with kyle........ I can get into any "retail level" gunsafe in under 1 minute. its called a concrete saw, makes a massive mess but instant access. A buddy of mine who is a armorer for a local PD, had some break into his home, take a concrete saw, chop the top off the safe off and make off with over 150k worth of department issued weapons. Locks provide an "illusion" of security, while they slow someone down, they do not stop. However that is a cool device.
Everything is just a deterrent, designed to make what is on the other side not seem worth the effort. No matter what is put between the thief and the object if the object is worth it they will go for it. A retail level gun safe with a couple rifles worth $500 in it nobody is going to go to the effort to cut the top off but you put something worth the extra risk and work then it becomes worthwhile. With standard items the goal is basically just to make your neighbors house or car look more appealing. Sure you could break into this house but it has fancy locks, an alarm and a camera over in the corner or you could break into the house next door that just has unreinforced deadbolts and an open side gate. Similar to the 'why would you want to break into my car? There's nothing out in view of value and another car in the parking lot has a laptop bag sitting on the seat.' I used to argue with a co-worker who would shoot down every security idea for home or auto as worthless because someone 'could' defeat it. My question to him was "why bother locking your doors then? that is real easy to get past" Of course there are limits as to what is worth the inconvenience to you to secure the item.
AT&T is rolling out Digital Life Home Security and my son has it. It has the above, but in a different setup, plus: Cameras Window/door sensors Smoke, carbon monoxide, motion and glass break sensors Door locks Thermostats Moisture detection and water shut-off Appliance and lighting controls AT&T Digital Life Home Security and Automation Of course, there is a monthly recurring fee. Source: AT&T
