Any recs then? That's basically my criteria as well. I'm already paranoid enough to carry keys any way but it would make things more convenient.

I want to replace mine with one like this. what'd you end up going with?

it is non-zero

also yes, one small key is exactly the kind of thing that can be difficult to keep track of. did it fall out of my pocket? which backpack pocket was it in? did it clip in properly? do I need to carry a lanyard now too to keep track of it?

or like just don't worry about that at all. clear improvement.

Not op. I hear what you're saying, and it's a valid point.

But once you go digital lock, it's hard to go back. So convenient.

Heck, mine was just a standalone lock with a keypad, I've had one on every rental in some form or another for the last 15 years. Until this year...

We just moved into our first house, and the main door we want to use is seemingly incapable of fitting a keypad onto it. The handle is so close to the window frame, that it won't fit. It's very annoying. So for the last few months we've been using a regular key, and it's annoying.

First, my in laws needed to watch our cat while we were gone, so I left out a spare key, which they then kept 😖

It's rude to ask for it back, while simultaneously hoping to ask them for help again in the future. But, they are also the type to just come over whenever, without calling ahead or asking, whether we're home or not. They are kind, but oblivious, so it's hard to be firm.

Anywho this was never a problem FOR US in the past, because we'd just make up a random access code for them that was only valid on the days we were away.

I might have to replace the door.

Oh thanks I'll never forget my keys again, awesome, I hadn't thought of it like that.

I'm not sure I understand how that'd work. How would they know when the door was closed so they could automatically lock the deadbolt? Or would you need to use a key to close the door from the outside?

Pretty sure I can't afford that these days