Can this be locked and opened solely with the use of the key (i.e., no pushing of buttons at all)?
2067629
Yes, but there's a learning curve to it as you have to line the tumbler up, turn the key, push the key in, and then you can open or close the deadbolt. Not as complicated as it sounds, but definitely different from a standard lock.
2067630
Per the instruction manual, if one is using the keypad, then the key can be used to unlock the door in an emergency but "the key cannot be removed from the cylinder while the lock is unlocked." Or you can disable the keypad completely and use the key exclusively. So you can use the key solely but the keypad will not work.
838581
If I understand you correctly, no, the door can be opened from the inside even with the lock locked. As in if the house was on fire you could just open the door and escape without monkeying with unlocking the door.
524414
It does not lock open but I have no problem with it. My laptop keyboard stopped responding so I just lay it on the keyboard and it works fine.
2043777
You can either push the button marked with the lock symbol or with your key.
778068
Yes, you can use the key to unlock it. But I tried to avoid using key because if you don't insert the key right into the keyhole, you scratch the area around it and that makes the lock look ugly.
1642406
Once in, nobody can enter without reentering the code. But you can egress freely, unless you lock it with the key. Does this answer your question??
1563030
To open the top, you have to press the button. The bottom has a stopper on each side so you can lock it. This allows you to have it only open one way instead of both, if you want.
235601
Dustin,I am not sure as I have not tried. We have not lost our keys, so have not had a need to do so. It is secure when it closes, I would think that it would be difficult to open without the keys.
1898652
Yes it opens without a key. We have never used our key - we save it in a safe spot in case it's needed. This safe has a code you enter. We have 2 of these safes in 2 locations and love them!
1031687
Only need the key if you turn the key to the locked position and remove it.
711308
Yes. The only ways to lock this lock are by...... 1. using the key 2. turning the knob (inside) 3. "press the schlage key" then turn the key slot (from the outside) This lock does NOT automatically lock the door.
48694
Yes you can lock it from both sides, with a key or finger print from the out side and with the lever from inside, meaning you can also unlock it without a key or fingerprint from the inside.
1311918
no, you have to press the schlage key at the top and manually turn to lock and unlock.
894044
No. This is a deadbolt. It can only be locked or unlocked by turning the key from either side.
650287
No. I have had much trouble with the buttons. I only use the key to lock/unlock it.
942821
It comes with a seperate key if you want to lock it, you have to do manually
1639663
No, it doesn't lock open if you pull or push it all the way. There are other brands here in Amazon that offer that feature.