Schlage FE595 PLY FLA Plymouth Keypad Entry with Flex-Lock and Flair Style Antique Brass

I was seeking a weather-resistant, key-less system for multiple doors in a multifamily residence. I found the Schlage model FE595 easy to install and program. There are 19, user-programmable codes which can be used simultaneously in each lock. This permits me to program multiple doors with one (or more), four-digit code assigned to each tenant (e.g.the tenant gets to chose their four digit code which will permit them access to garage, laundry, utility room, foyer, and their residence- if that's the way you wish to manage access). When their lease terminates, their code(s) can be erased from each common area door in minutes without affecting access codes assigned to the other tenants. No chasing and labeling hard keys! Assign a maintenance code which can be given to ... MoreI was seeking a weather-resistant, key-less system for multiple doors in a multifamily residence. I found the Schlage model FE595 easy to install and program. There are 19, user-programmable codes which can be used simultaneously in each lock. This permits me to program multiple doors with one (or more), four-digit code assigned to each tenant (e.g.the tenant gets to chose their four digit code which will permit them access to garage, laundry, utility room, foyer, and their residence- if that's the way you wish to manage access). When their lease terminates, their code(s) can be erased from each common area door in minutes without affecting access codes assigned to the other tenants. No chasing and labeling hard keys! Assign a maintenance code which can be given to contractors and later erased or changed. Easy!This is a sturdy product and gives confidence. The metal finish feels durable as do the buttons; the numbers won't wear off.A brand-name, 9-volt battery was supplied and the instructions estimate 2-year life. An indicator flashes to signal the need for battery replacement which should take minutes using a screwdriver from the inside of the door. Codes are retained while the battery is replaced.Instructions were clear and there are programming videos on Youtube.I will buy again.

It worked for only two months. I thought it was the battery. When I tried to change the battery, I saw the wires were frayed with metal sticking out. I did receive a refund for the unit, however I also paid for the installation of the keypad. I don’t know if the unit was defective or was damaged by the installer. But at the end of the day I have a keypad lock that doesn’t work and I now still have to use a key to get into my home. The whole purpose of buying this lock was to be keyless! And now I have to use a key again and I’m out $100.00 for the installation. Make that make sense!!

Solid, works great. Very happy with the product. It was easy to install and simple to change the battery. Only thing causing my less than perfect rating is that the handles 'snap' on and have a little 'wiggle room' to them. Our old handles screwed into place and had no play in them. Not a security issue, just less than perfect when you pull the handle. Also, you can only store two codes.

After some reshuffling of use at our office building an area that was an office was changed to storage that required access by several people.This electronic keypad door lock was the perfect solution. It installed easily and works flawlessly. Setting up the combination was simple and can be changed whenever needed. It looks great too and is the same shape and color as the existing office door knobs.Now there is no longer a need to look for the keys each time someone needs to enter the room.

Great for security

I bought this lock maybe 3 years ago or more. I love the ease of operation, the reliability, and that I can easily program multiple codes. Everyone hopes they will never really have to test their lock for safety, but recently I noticed damage to my door frame and learned that someone had tried to kick my door in, confirmed by the police and the visible boot print. The lock apparently was an effective deterrent because they did not get in. I am so thankful and feel much safer knowing how strong the lock is! That and the fact that it's a steel door probably saved me from what could have been a much worse situation. No damage whatsoever to the lock .... it held fast.

I just installed this today, so I can't speak for battery life or longevity as of yet. I did use ...

I just installed this today, so I can't speak for battery life or longevity as of yet. I did use the included battery, which is just a regular 9V Duracell, so when that needs replacing I'll install a lithium one instead. The install was quite straight-forward and, aside from a few extra steps, was not really any more difficult than installing a standard door knob. Instructions were simple, though a few of the pictures left me momentarily confused. The lock is easy to program and use and all the features worked as expected. The programmable codes are limited to four digits, which was not an issue for me. It seems pretty well constructed. This door knob was installed on our garage door to stop my dad, who has fairly advanced dementia, from sneaking out of the house. ... MoreI just installed this today, so I can't speak for battery life or longevity as of yet. I did use the included battery, which is just a regular 9V Duracell, so when that needs replacing I'll install a lithium one instead. The install was quite straight-forward and, aside from a few extra steps, was not really any more difficult than installing a standard door knob. Instructions were simple, though a few of the pictures left me momentarily confused. The lock is easy to program and use and all the features worked as expected. The programmable codes are limited to four digits, which was not an issue for me. It seems pretty well constructed. This door knob was installed on our garage door to stop my dad, who has fairly advanced dementia, from sneaking out of the house. Since people need to be able to use that door from either side, using something like a door guardian lock would not have worked. I installed the door knob backwards, so the keypad is on the inside of the house and it will keep him from entering the garage unsupervised. This method wouldn't work on an exterior door (it only locks on one side), but works fantastic for keeping him out of the garage while still making it easy to bring groceries and such into the house. The auto lock is timed just right and seems to work well. I had no issues disabling the lock while testing everything either. I'd definitely recommend this if you're trying to keep someone with dementia from passing through an interior door.

It costs more, but you get what you pay for.

This lock, unlike other cheaper locks that have negative reviews for failing or wearing out too fast, has almost all 5-star ratings for a reason and I agree. It can use a key if the battery runs out, but, otherwise, the entry code makes life easier. The keypad numbers light up bright blue when you push the top button for night entry. You can also get keys that light up that match this lock. To install it, take your time and do the easy-to-read steps one at a time and you can't go wrong.

[Rewarded Review] Long lasting, dependable Security

We have been using this lock now for three years. Has been very dependable, keys, continue to work, the punch in the code to get in the door, and is very durable in the sunlight. We had a situation where we locked ourselves out of the house, and the batteries were totally drained on this lock. we had a locksmith try to open it, but could not. This is a very dependable lock, the beware that the battery needs to be changed on an annual basis if it is used a lot.

[Rewarded Review] Replaced all locks in our new home with Schlage!

My husband and I bought our first house 6 months ago and decided to replace all the locks with Schlage. We have several Schlage products, but we are especially happy with this keypad lock. It was super easy to install and there have been no technical issues to date. Despite being a keypad, we feel very secure in our home. We just replaced our back door this weekend and reused the Schlage locks, which again, was very easy to do. In the new door, we decided to add a Schlage deadbolt for extra security at night.

[Rewarded Review] This was a life saver!

This keypad lock has made it so we don’t have to hand out multiple keys to every employee and potentially lose them to people who shouldn’t have access. Our facility has multiple!It was easy to install (with the exception of tucking the wires out of the way to close the assembly; thankfully they include a decent illustration of this), and fairly easy to service/troubleshoot. I’m considering getting one for my home!