Anybody having problems with battery life on this thing? Some say it lasts 3 - 4 weeks w/ basic programming.
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My batteries are dying in 4 weeks with no use at all. (It's in a vacation home) I wish I knew how to fix this. It's paired with the Vera 3.
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I'm 99% after 3 months using it with smartthings hub. I don't remotely unlock very often. I have a code for housekeeper and one for contractor.
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No problems. Been using mine for about a year, but I'm not using the zwave.
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Mine has been going over 6 months, still over 90% battery life, used daily.
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I have had mine installed for over a year on a pool house. Lots of use during the summer. I have not had to change batteries yet.
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Yes, it is horrible. The batteries drain even when the lock isn't in use. And it gets worse as time goes on, batteries used to last 7 weeks now only last 4 weeks. And they are fresh Duracell batteries. I'm not a happy customer! I have to use the key as often as not because of dead batteries. And I called Schlage about the issue, they refused to do anything. I also called Nexia and they had no idea.
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I think it also depends on how tight is the fit between bolt and door. If the motor has to push hard, batteries will drain quickly. My first set lasted about four months. Second one is about three weeks into it and shows 100%.
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No problems. I have two of these paired with a Vera 3 and the batteries last 6-8 months on each one. My friend got one and had problems with the batteries, he called Schlage and it turned out it wasn't paired correctly with the Vera, they excluded and re-included it to the z-wave network and the problem went away.
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I programed it just once to work every other day for 20 min 8 months ago, and it haven't had any problem. You can do the same, just select the time and frequency you need, and let it work, the next time you have to touch it again will be next year for battery change or in the event you want to change the settings.
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Hi Gregory,I have had mine for several months now and have absolutely no issues with it. Battery life might not be as good as some would like (4 - 6 hours, depending upon specific use), but mine stays mostly plugged in, so it is really a non-issue for me. I use mine for work, have produced a few videos with it just to compare it with my desktop system, and use it in conjunction with Chromecast to watch high definition movies on my large screen TV. The 17" display on the laptop is very good at watching high definition movies from short distances. There may be better units out there, but I am not disappointed at all with this one. Hi Gregory,I have had mine for several months now and have absolutely no issues with it. Battery life might not be as good as some would like (4 - 6 hours, depending upon specific use), but mine stays mostly plugged in, so it is really a non-issue for me. I use mine for work, have produced a few videos with it just to compare it with my desktop system, and use it in conjunction with Chromecast to watch high definition movies on my large screen TV. The 17" display on the laptop is very good at watching high definition movies from short distances. There may be better units... » Read More Hi Gregory,I have had mine for several months now and have absolutely no issues with it. Battery life might not be as good as some would like (4 - 6 hours, depending upon specific use), but mine stays mostly plugged in, so it is really a non-issue for me. I use mine for work, have produced a few videos with it just to compare it with my desktop system, and use it in conjunction with Chromecast to watch high definition movies on my large screen TV. The 17" display on the laptop is very good at watching high definition movies from short distances. There may be better units out there, but I am not disappointed at all with this one. « Show Less
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Seems quite lasting. Mine still works well after 6mth. But I'm not a frequent user though
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Battery life has not been a problem. EVery once in a while we need to remove a battery, let it rest for a few minutes and then replace it. Otherwise, no problem.
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I've never used the programing thing for it. I'm a plug and play guy. But I have read that it's alot easier to program if you have it. I do all the programing by the the one button. Cheaper that way too. But if you got the money it is the way to go. I deal with a lot of head ache with mine.
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The battery life has been great so far! I've had mine for two months, I never turn it off, and I use my computer for 8-12 hours every day. The batteries haven't needed changed yet.
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William, thanks for taking the time to respond. I will also let everyone know what kind of battery life we observe. Best of luck to you.ww
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I've experienced the same life as Cold Salmon's noted in his/her reply. I have been using mine for three weeks and have never had to worry about battery life.
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Hi Sharon. I have also had problems with mine. I bought on for my mother and while I liked that she could use it....it has been very hard to program. I will see if I still have the instruction sheet and email you a copy. I can likely do this tomorrow
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It took mine about three months but then the battery suddenly died on me. I found that odd since I step on it for thirty seconds once a day, you would think the battery would last a lot longer than it did. I thought it was just mine, good to note that the battery thing wasn't just me.
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Battery life is solid if you're not running too many applications. Working static without background apps like streaming music, I'm regularly getting 5-7 hours but layering in music streaming its closer to 3.5/4 hours. Hope this helps.
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I have had the battery less than a month. It is great so far. I would recommend that you find someone who has had the battery over a year. That is when my previous third-party battery from another company failed despite not being recharged much.
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Hasn't been a problem for me but the more I read, the more I see owners having 'issues' with power-related matters (not fully charging, etc.). The battery on the unit itself seems to perform well under stated times and (for me) is slow to recharge. Good luck with it.
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My battery life lasts quite a while. I was watching a live stream video and it lasted 4 - 6 hours. On a regular basis, just checking email, surfing the net, etc I only have to charge every two or three days.
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Other than brief periods of fiddling with it on the kitchen table (say, several episodes of 1/2 hour each) mine has been in use 24/7 for 2 periods of 3 ~ 4 days each. My battery is now showing 75%I should say, this is my 2nd BTC-3 camera, the first one I received had a problem with the motion sensor -and- the battery (or power supply). It would not detect reliably beyond about 20 ft and after a couple of hours trying it out, the battery showed 50%. Obviously something in the camera was draining the battery and it sounds like this might be a problem with Chad P's. I sent it back as faulty and received a replacement which has worked very well. Other than brief periods of fiddling with it on the kitchen table (say, several episodes of 1/2 hour each) mine has been in use 24/7 for 2 periods of 3 ~ 4 days each. My battery is now showing 75%I should say, this is my 2nd BTC-3 camera, the first one I received had a problem with the motion sensor -and- the battery (or power supply). It would not detect reliably beyond about 20 ft and after a couple of hours trying it out, the battery showed 50%. Obviously something in the camera was draining the battery and it sounds like this might be a problem with Chad P's. I sent it back... » Read More Other than brief periods of fiddling with it on the kitchen table (say, several episodes of 1/2 hour each) mine has been in use 24/7 for 2 periods of 3 ~ 4 days each. My battery is now showing 75%I should say, this is my 2nd BTC-3 camera, the first one I received had a problem with the motion sensor -and- the battery (or power supply). It would not detect reliably beyond about 20 ft and after a couple of hours trying it out, the battery showed 50%. Obviously something in the camera was draining the battery and it sounds like this might be a problem with Chad P's. I sent it back as faulty and received a replacement which has worked very well. « Show Less
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Once charged, I used the key board about 3-4 hours daily for one and a half week, and still with battery!!! But this depends on the use!!