do I need to lock the door to keep it closed. do I need a key to open the door if it is not locked. I am not worried about security I am interested in
1446746
Yes, or any movement will open it even if partially. This design has no way of keeping in place without locking and in turn you need the key to reopen. Try the non lock version BBS-2331 it should give you the look you want...
1446747
key locks and unlocks the door then access to the gas cap no key no access no key no lock works great no problems
594853
You don't put any lock kit on the opener holds the door closed . If you locked the door and some one tried to operate the opener it would not be good . To secure your door while your gone on vacation or away for an extended time simply un plug it no one can open it . It's a great opener and the easiest opener I have ever installed
875060
In the reviews two people say you can. August 26, 2013 By ShopperX - See all my reviews "When the door closes it is locked behind you. (You can leave it unlocked, but have to use the key provided to put it in that mode.) Another user when referencing you could do this stated you had to leave the key in to do it. Another web site called it a "SCHLAGE FE595 Keypad Entry with Flex Lock" Make sure if you get it to double check the paperwork and it it does not do what you want you can send it back if your under 30 days. Amazon is amazing at working with people.
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I called on this and they told me that if you use the code to unlock the door, it will auto lock itself. However, if you use the Unlock button on the inside, it will stay unlocked until you re-lock it. What I do not like, however, is that there is no indicator of whether it's locked or unlocked, so you have to push the button to know for sure.
1995860
I think any lock can be opened By someone who knows what their doing. I Would not get a lock with out a key because the electronics may fail; or run out of power leaving you locked out. If your concerned about bumping; you could always disable the key slot with superglue or something
1901467
It locks and you cannot get into easily if you have done that. Just keep the key up from the kids.
970694
Yes, you just unlock the door from the inside for access without the keypad, and when the door is in the lock position inside, the keypad must be used. Easy product to use - we are very happy with it.
2229308
Just closing it should lock it, but you may want to check the "security level" settings. There is high, low, and off. If it's "off" there won't be any security. The security level can by set by clicking the button with a lock under it.
346853
with this particular lock, yes you can. it uses a skeleton key, not a lock lever or button you see on the modern door knobs. so, to lock the door, you need to use the key which means - don't loose it. if you have children, you may not want to keep it in the lock like i do (live my my self). so in short, you close the door, turn the key and it's locked.
2077007
You do need the key to open it. If you look closely around the outside there's little slots the top kind a twist on those slots to lock it in place. I bought it for my mother to remind her to take medication. I am very happy with it and so is she.
717478
No. Shutting the door sets the mechanism to lock down. So anybody wanting to enter has to tap a code. But, I would strongly discourage you to buy this lock. Mine failed and broke a few months after I bought it, long past it's warranty. It's money thrown away. I bought the Schlage and has never given us any problems.
865122
No code required to lock; just turn the knob. One of my doors (I have 3) is off a bit, so I have to push against the door to get the bolt to engage with the hole in the door frame. That has nothing to do with the lock mechanism, but rather, the installation. Take care in your alignment.
298069
You do need to lock this particular one from the inside, but you in locked mode you can still egress without doing anything, in other words the door locks on its own. I can't think of a situation where I would need to lock it from the outside. The dead bolt style you can lock from the outside. Hope that helps!
944187
I have these doors. They do indeed lock. I get lots of compliments on the doors and wife feels a bit safer. Reason for the lock is so no one can steal the doors.
1383583
Short answer is no. If you want to use the unlock door feature then you need to have the corresponding lock on your door.
122990
I purchased this mailbox because I had some mail stolen. I keep my box locked. However if you don't have a problem with mail thief you can leave it unlocked. The door is fairly snug and will stay closed.
2268441
No, just twist the lock. You only have to enter the code if its locked and you want to open it. I hope that answers your questions and I'm sure you'll love this lock, its awesome to not have to carry keys with you. Also, since its mechanical, you wont have to deal with the problems that I've had with the battery operated units. They're problematic and this one is trouble free!