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I did not like the idea of having only one of two bolts locked, as Schlage & other manufacturers seem to be normalizing in their keyless lock marketing. Thanks to another reviewer's photo with a tape measure, I determined this style could fit both the deadbolt & the handle keypads with my existing door hole positions already plenty far apart.I had forgotten my deadbolt hole was the old smaller size, though. Because I was stacking these straight-edged keypads, I had to be very careful to align (with paper shims) my new hole jig to cut the new larger hole exactly in line with the lower handle hole -so the keypads' left & right edges would not only line up to each other, but also be parallel to the door's vertical stile edge that is near the right keypad edges. On my old door, that stile edge & the door edge are very close to plumb, but not quite, so I used the visible stile edge as the main reference to be sure the two keypads would look correct on the door.I watched for like-new open-box deals to be able to afford the two keypads. Not finding my favorite style in the same color, I was glad to confirm my hunch that the "rubbed bronze" is a perfect match with "matte black," save for the minor "rubbed" coppery hints only on the sharp edges. Stacked, you are looking down from above & it would be hard to notice the lower handle assembly did not have any dark copper hints at the edges like the deadbolt assembly. Even so, I used a sharpie marker over the "rubbed" bits & now have a great visual match. With the curvier styles or with the lower handle being the bronzed part, it might be a little trickier to de-bronze all the edges, but the rectangular deadbolt was pretty simple & looked very close & compatible with the neighboring "matte black" anyway.In the past, I've had "oil rubbed bronze" schlage hardware that would get chalky, splotchy & sometimes badly discolored from cleaners, hand sanitizer, etc. So, I'm glad to find the metal case of this deadbolt has a finish that seems likely to be more durable. It is fairly matte, but not made to absorb an actual oil finish, nor absorb things that would harm the finish.I like the jumper-battery solution to eliminate key hassle & picking risk & I tested to confirm it works. I also love the ease of locking this deadbolt as you leave - via single tap & traditional twist. (We keep the lower handle in the always-locked position.) The convenience & safety of the interior latches on both locks are great, too. I very much appreciate the lack of a motorized bolt, as that is sure to fail with misalignment or even a bit of friction at some point - possibly in a way you would not realize. It feels much safer & sustainable to flip the bolt & feel it either engage all the way or hit the plate if the door has not been pulled all the way closed. It is also less bulky than motorized bolts.I was worried that entering two 4-digit codes to get in would be tedious, but it is an easier & faster one-handed operation than using a metal key, when you get used to it.For both devices, the wire routing & battery placement are frustrating. The wires are too short to fit one way & too long to avoid sharp crimping and cramming the other way. The battery doesn't have a secure compartment, just a vague sort of general area, so it shifts as you try to slide the cover over it & the wedged-in wires.I also hate that they used a fairly flimsy/brittle feeling plastic for the majority of the interior-side case - right where you hands will rub when flipping the latch. That wear & necessary cleaning seem sure to eventually mar the texture & structural integrity. Add to that, the cheap-toy fitment where it slides & sort of latches in place, & I think it will prove to be the weak point of the assembly.On the exterior, it sort of looks like the edges of the flat keypads might not be weather sealed to the metal case, but I think they are more internally sealed..? Through days of a horizontal firehose weather "event," they work great. That said, the outer case houses the keypad & lock-engaging electronics, & it has necessary holes for wires, etc. that sit against the door face. The door-to-housing faces are not going to be perfectly flush in most cases, so an extra-exposed door in a very wet environment could warrant adding a thin bit of caulk to seal to the door at the top & side edges. (Maybe leave the bottom to allow some escape of condensation?)Even with the flaws, others have much worse issues, & I think this is the best looking & best functioning style of home keypad door locks. I am very glad I decided to stack the two keypads, ditch the keys, & keep the same dual-level security as a traditional setup with locking handle plus deadbolt.
