What happens if the battery dies and you do not have the key? Is there another way to get in, or have to call a locksmith?
237173
Yes, without a key you will have to call a locksmith. This happened to us.. However, the lock does have a "warning beep" for several days letting you know the battery is getting low. Hope this helps..
237174
The Schlage lock gives lots of warning that the battery is getting weak so you have plenty of time to change it. If it does go dead or the electronics die then it becomes like any other lock. Keep a spare somewhere like a safety deposit box, hide a key family member or friemd.
237175
You never get a dead battery if you change the battery when the low battery alarm is shown. Even then the battery will last for a few days giving you enough time to get a new battery installed. I have owned keyless entry devices for over 20 years and never had a problem with a completely dead battery.
237176
There's no way to get in without a key if the battery is dead. Hide a spare key outside somewhere (backyard?) under a rock or using one of those hide-a-spare-key fake rocks.
894043
You have to use the key to lock or unlock it. No way to accidently close it or lock it without a key.
2274700
This safe does have a key to open it. It primarily runs is off of batteries, but it will come with a key to use when you first receive it and the key will work when the batteries fail. So, to answer your question, the safe will remain locked when the batteries die, but once they get low, you will see a red light on the front of the safe and that is an indicator to change the batteries before they completely die.
1296478
I too, also lost my keys...I called around to locksmiths and very few would even touch it--thinking that it was stolen! The only locksmith I found that would even try to open it wanted to charge me more than what I purchased the safe for to begin with. I just had to buy a new safe and be more careful with watching my battery light and NOT losing my keys! I had a friend use a "saw-zaw" to cut into it (as the metal on the top and bottom is very thin).
476244
You will need to open it with the key. Hopefully you didn't store the key inside the safe. Then after it is opened, start over again with the fingerprint recognition based on instructions. Just in case someone else happens to see this problem, I have had the unit for several years on the same battery ( I suppose I should change it soon) , and still reading my original fingerprint. I think your scenario is probably very unusual. It has been a very good and reliable unit for me.
1973541
If you can still open the box, take it to a lock & key place. They should be able to redo the lock and make you a new key! Best of luck!
248877
No, you loosen the two screws that hold the lock together to replace the battery. I have had the lock for about three months and the battery is still strong. It only light the key pad when you hit one of the keys, so, there is very little drain on the battery. It should last a couple of years.
1819284
I think the key fobs take those Coin style batteries. They are available at any store. However I did not like the lock. It went through batteries very fast. And the key fobs were very unstable, they did that stay connected to the lock. I don't think it's ready for prime time. Otherwise it's a nice lock. I have the schlage lock with touchpad it works much better.
2274701
It does come with a key. I don't know for sure but I think if the batteries run out of energy, it stays locked.
568712
Master code and all added entry codes remain in memory if the battery dies. One of the nice things is that these locks use a 9 volt batterywhich is much more efficient than AA cells. They also come withe the battery. If the battery dies you can use the key to unlock the door.If you buy the FE595 series lock the thumb turn inside can unlock the door and it then is a pasage set to you turn the thumb turn again to lock the door for use with the code. I am a Locksmith and I have installed quite a few of these on customer doors. I really like the lock. I sell alot of Schlage products.
1421981
Not that I noticed. Batteries just died on me and I saw nothing. Had to track down the key.
468223
I called the company and they told me to be sure to put the batteries in order. 1st battery goes in the key pad then put the 2nd battery in the unit on the door. That should do it for you. However, if it still is problem go online and find the company and contact them.
627272
The batteries are internal but there is a key that can be stored in another location in case of a dead battery.I would assume if the battery dies it would stay locked and you would have to use the key to open it.
20408
No. You'll need to buy another battery for it. Be VERY, VERY careful with the key/latch that's used to lock/unlock the drawer that holds the battery. It is more fragile than it should be and the slightest amount of pressure in opening or locking it will likely break it. If anything were going to be the Achilles's heel of this device - that would be it.
12074
Battery is dead or your putting in the wrong code. Pop the center plate off between the keypad and door handle. Use key. If you don't have a key use bobby pin or paperclip to pick it. You can find youtube videos on how easy it is to open. once it's open reset the code and try it while the door is open. The code requires you to use an A or a B at the end of your code but not both. Great for keeping little kids and people who are just curious out. People who are determined to get in will.
1235078
This can be rekeyed like any other Schlage lock. But note that the key's rarely necessary unless you just wanted to use it. We know of people who've had these locks for five years and absolutely never used a physical key. Since the lock visually warns of low batt long before it's out, even a dead battery lockout is unlikely.
45879
Yes, you have to hold in the button. I don't see a way to replace the battery.