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Overheard a customer talking about smart locks and it got me rethinking my install approach
I was at a hardware store Tuesday grabbing some screws and I heard this guy telling his friend how he installed his own smart lock but had to reset it three times because the alarm kept false triggering. He said the instructions didn't mention anything about the lock's magnetic sensor interfering with the door contact. That really made me think about how often I just throw in standard contacts without checking what else is on the door. Now I'm planning to start asking homeowners about smart devices before I run any wire. Has anyone else run into interference problems with newer smart locks on your alarm panels?
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betty_white391mo ago
lol is it really that deep though. like yeah tech can be flaky but I've thrown standard contacts on doors with smart locks plenty of times and never had an issue. most people aren't running some sketchy diy setup that's gonna mess with your panel.
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evan2951mo agoMost Upvoted
most people aren't running some sketchy diy setup" - wait, you haven't seen half the stuff people post on the Home Automation subreddit, have you? I'm impressed you've never had one of those janky zigbee sensors somehow backfeed voltage into a panel.
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