SCHLAGE FE575 PLY 626 ELA Plymouth Keypad Entry with Auto-Lock and Elan Levers, Brushed Chrome

Easy to install. Feels really solid. Looks sleek. Pin pad is responsive and easy to program.

We have a door that the whole family uses on a daily bases and my wife insists that the doors to the house have to be locked all the time so the lock on that door gets a lot of use. Needless to say the lock was just about worn out and you could hear every time someone was coming in as they had to wiggle the key in the lock for 10-15 seconds before it would open. I talked to my wife a few times about getting one of these and she was against it for some reason....... I saw this one morning on Amazon in the 'deal' section at a great price (I looked at them before and most were over $110!) and decided to jump on it. I am glad I did. It was an easy install if you are replacing a similar lock. It popped right in and after a simple walk through programming it was working. The lock it-self is really smooth in operation and turns flawlessly. (We use to fight the old one....) 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.) It was very easy to program and you can even add other codes for visitors and change them once you don't want them to visit anymore. This way you don't have to remember a new code for regular users. So if the plumber is coming you can give him a code for the that day and deactivate it when you get home and not have to change everything. Kinda, cool when you think about it. We used this feature while we were away for our friend to come in to feed our cats. The kids love it, they don't have to worry about having their key with them all the time and then using our hidden key to only not put it back. How many time have you locked yourself out of the house and go to get the hidden key and it is not there? We don't have that problem now! Plus we don't have to worry about our kids losing their key or some bully taking it from them on the bus. For me, I run every morning and use to have to hide my key outside the house every day. Running with a key SUCKS! Now I just come home put the code in and I am in, no more sweaty fingers trying to turn a stiff key. Plus this one lights up on those early morning runs. I do not know how long the battery lasts and what is involved with changing it? It came with a 9v battery. The 2 best features are: I have a teenager and when he pisses my off I can change the code, haha! and after my wife telling me how much she did not want one, she loves it and how easy it is to use!

I still give it five stars but you might want to be aware. If your deadbolt is right over your knob. The height of this will cover your deadbolt hole. Which for me was horrifying until I figured out that if I put the deadbolt in the hole on the bottom and this knob in the hole where the deadbolt used to be it works out great and in fact it really looks more modern like the deadbolt below the pull lever is for an extended absence or something. Even mounted like this I still give it 5 stars because of the east easy setup and programming We use our ATM codes to enter. Not everyone is going to run into this problem Some of you might not even have a deadbolt but if you do and it is within 4 inches of the knob your going to have to drill another door knob hole OR your going to have to mount it like I did. UPDATE: 1-4-14 A year later and I am still thrilled with my doorknob lock. I have not had any battery issues and am still on the same battery. It has performed flawlessly. I use it about 10 times a day. I love the auto-lock and EVERYONE that comes comments on it. IT actually turns out mounting it with the deadbolt on the bottom and the knob unit on top worked out better. It makes it look even more modern. I would definitely recommend this as a quality product, a super neat useful gadget (the word gadget makes it sound cheap and I assure you it is not) It is one of the best things I bought for my new condominium and so much so I wish I had a back door so I could buy another one :-) an all around great deal.

I've used a bunch of these over the years. My Electronic Keyless Door Lock Set finally broke after 12 years (almost to the day). I would have repurchased the same lock, but it's no longer available. I tried the (less expensive) Buoan Electronic Keypad Door Knob , and it only took me a few hours to realize it was more trouble than it was worth. Then, based on reputation and reviews, I got this Schlage lock, and I'm happy I did. This lock is built like a tank. Installation was quick and easy. Best of all, using it is a snap. The buttons are large and brightly illuminated. Best of all, the lock operates smoothly. In fact, it operates silky-smoothly. And that includes both handles and the latch. As I mentioned, I used another "substantial" lock for a decade and then a budget version for a couple of days. This Schlage lock has them both beat, and the difference is amazing. Now, some things I didn't like so much... Other keypad locks I've used have the battery on the side of the door without the keypad, with a wire snaking through to the side with the keypad. This lock has its battery contained in the keypad. That means when the battery needs replacing, you must take the lock off the door completely. The good news is that the 9V battery is supposed to last for several years, and there is a clear indication of when you need to change the battery. Also, many of the electronic keypad locks made in the past several years allow you to provide external power from a USB battery for when the battery dies. Sadly, this lock hasn't caught up to that technology. The keys beep when you press them, and I wish the beeping sound was a bit louder. You can also disable the (barely audible) beeping if you like. The keys for other digital locks I've used will light when I press the first button of the combination. With this lock, I need to press the "Schlage" button first if I want the keys to light. However, Once they do light up, it makes for the easiest-to-read display I've seen. You can see an example in the photo I've included with this review. You are limited to four-digit entry codes. You can have up to 19 of them, but they all need to be four digits. After several unsuccessful code entries, the lock automatically disables itself for a few seconds. I would still be happier if it allowed at least a five-digit entry code to reduce the chances of someone figuring out the code.

At the time i bought this, i also ordered for another door a 'Kwikset 90915SMTCP SmartCode Single Cylinder Deadbolt Featuring SmartKey, Satin Nickel' so although they are different items, i will be mainly comparing the differences in the style, quality, and ease of use/installation since they are both Keypad style entry units. Overall i would buy both products again. they are both pretty straight forward on the installation. the instructions are thorough and easy to follow if you have ever installed a door handle/deadbolt before you shouldn't have any issue with the install. you will probably already know aligning the hole for the strike plate is the most challenging task, but shy of that i actually found this unit and the kwikset deadbolt easier to install than my previous standard door handle/deadbolt set. Comparing the 2 units in quality, i would have to tip my hat to the Schlage. It feels like a super solid and strong unit. the programming is easy if you are following the instructions, and can store several codes. also the LED back light for the keypad is extremely bright, yet another nice feature. the handles come not attached so depending on what way your door opens you can actually just flip the piece on the inside of the handle and then install the handle the opposite way, so this would work on a left or right opening door, very nice. im not sure what it is about the Schlage rather than the kwikset, but i love the way the Schlage handle and the entire unit looks. It just seems very crisp and clean, maybe its just the color even though i did get the same color for both units. My biggest and only complaint with the Schlage vs the Kwikset is the battery compartment. on the kwikset it is (1)on the interior of the door (since this would more than likely be where the heat is coming from it would probably extend battery life) and (2) is accessible WITHOUT removing the Deadbolt. Where as on the Schlage it is (1) NOT on the inside of the door, but on the outside in the weather constantly and (2) you MUST REMOVE the entire handle in order to access the battery compartment. this is the only reason this unit gets a 4 star instead of 5. Shy of these things, both units have a Key-ed back up, so if you batteries die before you can get them replaced you are not locked out. So to sum up, both have pros and cons, but for me, i think both are very good quality, and i would buy either one again, however even with the lack of ease of battery compartment access i would still probably lean towards the Schlage because of the feel of Quality. You do GET what you PAY for. best of luck in your decision. Edit: After one year i am altering my review and changing schalge to a 5 star. My kwikset crapped out on my and the replacement that they sent as a warranty replacement unit didn't even work on its arrival. The Schlage has been a champion. after 1 year of use, even with the battery compartment being on the outside, doesn't matter. haven't even had to change the battery once( in the winter where i live it is between -10 and 10 degrees F.) After my anger had subsided with my Kwikset unit, i bought the Schlage Deadbolt equivalent of it. I expect the same value and quality that i have received with this unit.

These door knobs are actually a repeat purchase for me, which says a lot! I've had these locks on several exterior doors for over 6 years, and they've performed flawlessly through rain, snow, heat, and everything in between. Zero issues—no rust, no mechanical problems, no battery surprises. The build quality is exceptional and the finish (I love the antique pewter) still looks just as good as the day I installed it. The keypad is responsive, the auto-lock feature adds peace of mind, and the overall look is both elegant and solid. Installation is straightforward, even for someone who's not a pro with tools. I trust these locks so much that I didn’t even hesitate to buy another one for a new door. If you’re looking for a dependable, weather-resistant, and attractive keyless entry solution, this is it!

This is the second time I have purchased this particular lock. And the first time was in an apartment back before I moved. So when I started renting a room and I needed to secure my electronics and other valuables, this lock was the first lock I went to because of its ease-of-use and the auto lock feature. Considering that I have substantial customer data on my laptop and external hard drives, getting up to use the restroom or fix a meal in the kitchen/go out to eat, and ensuring that the door locks behind me complies with all of the data security policies that I have to meet. Further, these are the same exact locks used throughout the building at my volunteer job so I am already familiar with them. 10 out of 10 would buy again. High-quality, and absolutely a steal for the price. Operation is simple, either use one or both of the pre-programmed user codes, or take a moment and program up to 19 codes at a time. This is absolutely wonderful considering that in an application like a front door building maintenance staff, building management, as well as myself and members of my family can have their own code. And applications such as an interior door for the room I am renting this is not so much something to write home about, but with staff coming in and out to assist me each of them can have their own unique code. An extra bonus feature is the so-called vacation mode. If you want to blanket deny all user code access to your house or other secured area while you are going to be away for an extended period of time this is a great feature. Hell, I’ve even used this before I went to The hospital, as I did not know when I would return. That even a compromised user code would fail to operate the lock. While I could have opted for the higher end model that has the ability to disable the auto lock functionality, or a higher end model that can communicate with my smart phone these features to me would be overkill in my particular application and as a result, this particular FE575 lock is just what I need. I would encourage that families with children coming and going from school get this lock as for the fact that you don’t have to worry about the keys being lost or stolen or wrooring that a rushed or forgetful child or spouse would forget to lock the door behind them. This also works great for if you have an Airbnb rental property or if you have service providers coming in or out as you can add a temporary code to allow them in and when their access is no longer required the code can easily be deleted.

We've put about 20 of these in our facility in the last couple years. They work well, have good battery life, & are pretty easy to set up. I've also invested in a re-key set from Schlage to rekey some to make them identical. Repair parts are not available but most of the ones we have had problems with were abused since this is a commercial use of these. There is also a few quirks about them but I doubt you would have these problems in a residential use.