• mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca
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        5 days ago

        electronic lock with a code. so much better than needing to bother with keys

        the only keys I need to deal with in my life are car, mail box, and heavy duty bike locks. it’s great.

          • Grimy@lemmy.world
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            4 days ago

            They usually are battery powered, and warn you well in advance when it has to be changed.

            • mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca
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              4 days ago

              yeah mine gets super slow to actuate when the batteries are low. I change it before each winter.

          • mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca
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            4 days ago

            if there is a battery failure, you can use a 9V battery to provide temporary power to the lock. so I keep a couple in the garage behind another electronic lock. and if that fails, I’ll borrow a 9V battery from a neighbour

      • CuddlyCassowary@lemmy.world
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        5 days ago

        Correct. I have a digital deadbolt lock on my unit door I can activate with my phone or a code, and my building has a code to enter. I live in a city so don’t have a car, plus I use tap to pay on my phone, so pretty much all I ever have on me is my phone. No bag, sometimes no pockets.

        Edit: Also I work from home, so no work badges, keys, etc.

    • dingus@lemmy.world
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      5 days ago

      I have the same question as the person who you’ve responded to. Do you have all digital locks on everything? Even your residence?

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        5 days ago

        Yep, see my reply above. Pretty much the only key in my life is for my mailbox. There are backup keys for power outages, but they would only be needed if the battery backup also fails. They’re stashed in a lockbox with a code somewhere secure.