I am a big fan of Schlage locks, have all Schlage products on all my doors. This was an upgrade in color and style.
Installation was simple and the instructions were very easy to decipher. If you ever installed a lock, deadbolt etc. this is no different.
This is powered by a 9 volt battery, the keypad is NOT back lit, the keys are lit up by a very bright white LED light that shines down on the numbers from above. There is a little overhang at the top that is not noticeable and that is where the LED is positioned. When you press the Schlage printing at the top that is what turns on the light.
The handles come uninstalled on the posts, so depending on the orientation, left hand or right hand door the handles are mirror images of each other so a inside handle on the left hand door would by a outside handle on a right hand door. Once you know what position you need you slide on that handle. There is a release pin if you install the wrong handle by mistake. The instructions are as the photo shows, the point of the curve points down.
This allows for up to 19 different 4 number codes to be programmed into the memory. Programming is very easy. The lock comes with a programming number which can be changed if you so desire. After you enter the programming number there are a few simple steps to entering the 4 digit code you want to use with the lock. Its simple to erase a code or erase them all if you so desire. The programming code is on the instruction booklet and there are decals on the inside of both sides of the door lock, so in the worst case scenario you would have to remove the lock from the door to look at the inside to get the number should you lose it.
Reading some other reviews there seems to be some confusion on the battery and what happens if it goes dead.
First off once the battery starts to weaken the green light that usually flashes will flash red, there will also be a slight delay in the lock unlocking from when you enter the code. So there is a visible indication of the battery getting weak and a physical indication of it taking longer to unlock the lock. Now in the even the battery happens to totally die, well there are 2 pins on the very bottom just under the handle, these 2 posts are battery jumper ports, you take a 9 volt battery and touch it to the posts, this will provide power to unlock the door. This ONLY provides power to enter the code, this does not automatically unlock the door, so someone just can't take a 9 volt battery and open the lock, they still need the code.
I would not recommend having a keyless lock as my only means of entry because it is still electrical and there are no guarantees and should this fail you want to have another access into your home. This is used on my inner garage door into my home, should this lock fail I still have front door access with a key lock. I wish Schlage would have had a key in the handle as a backup on this model. Even the locksmith I took my other lock to so it would be keyed to match all my other locks was surprised this had no key to bypass the lock should the electronics fail.
This does have a lock / unlock feature as well, meaning you can turn the deadbolt that the lock will remain unlocked, that you can come and go without entering a code, or you can have it in the locked position that you must enter a code each time you use it. This is a nice feature because I am in and out of my garage all the time and the idea of entering a code each and every time would not be appealing and that I can leave it unlocked works well.
Overall I am very pleased with how smooth the actions is, how easy the installation was and how simple it is to enter new or delete old codes.
This looks amazingly sharp against my red doors, I only wish the numbers were backlit like they have in some of the other models.
| Material | Metal |
|---|---|
| Brand | SCHLAGE |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Product Dimensions | 3.06"L x 3"W |
| Exterior Finish | Black |
| Specific Uses For Product | Entryway |
| Special Feature | Easy to Install |
| Included Components | Key |
| Item Weight | 3.8 Pounds |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Schlage |
| Part Number | FE695 CAM 622 ACC |
| Item Weight | 3.81 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | FE695 CAM 622 ACC |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Finish | Matte Black |
| Pattern | Accent Lever |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Special Features | Easy to Install |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Average Battery Life | 24000 Hours |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime mechanical and finish warranty; 3 year electronics |
