# Best doorlock to be used with Node Red?

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-doorlock-to-be-used-with-node-red/64926>\
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**Created:** [11 July 2022 04:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-doorlock-to-be-used-with-node-red/64926 "2022-07-11T04:25:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![xx\_Nexus\_xx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/54ee81/32.png) [@xx\_Nexus\_xx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xx_Nexus_xx)\
**Post date:** [11 July 2022 04:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-doorlock-to-be-used-with-node-red/64926/1 "2022-07-11T04:25:25Z")

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Hello everyone,

i'm about to replace my frontdoor and now looking for a good smartlock so I can implement all the fancy automations with Node-Red.

- my preference would be a zigbee based product as I already have lots of these devices
- I'm looking for fingerprint reader as this appears to be the most convenient method

Which door lock can you recommend?

What is your experience with door-locks and door automations?

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**Author:** ![craigcurtin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/94ad74/32.png) [@craigcurtin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/craigcurtin)\
**Post date:** [11 July 2022 05:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-doorlock-to-be-used-with-node-red/64926/2 "2022-07-11T05:38:03Z")

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I have just helped a friend out with a Yale smartlock.

A couple of things with that - but that also struck me at the time

1. Fingerprints (or something physical) are not really a good idea for a smartlock - to me when using it the major benefits i would get are

a) Lock the door automatically/remotely if i forget to do it as i leave  
b) Be able to unlock/open the door when my hands are full when i arrive home  
c) Give others access for a set period of time/remotely unlock

To me C is the big one - someone is staying at my place for a while i can set them up with a 6 digit code etc to open the door - or put a token on an app on their phone to enable them to open the door - or register their phone with a proximity sensor etc etc - i do not want to mess around having to register peoples fingerprints - this is especially true with something like an AirBnB etc

Craig

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**Author:** ![xx\_Nexus\_xx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/54ee81/32.png) [@xx\_Nexus\_xx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xx_Nexus_xx)\
**Post date:** [11 July 2022 05:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-doorlock-to-be-used-with-node-red/64926/3 "2022-07-11T05:59:48Z")

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Hi Craig,

your A) and B) are my most important requirements, but besides fingerprint, what is more simple to open your door without searching for your key, phone or a NFC tag (especially with your hands full) ?

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [11 July 2022 19:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-doorlock-to-be-used-with-node-red/64926/4 "2022-07-11T19:35:21Z")

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> [@xx\_Nexus\_xx](#):
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> good smartlock

My work is related to IT Security and I can tell you for sure that the phrase above does not make any sense. There are no "good" smartlocks. I would not trust any of them since they are so very easily hacked.

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**Author:** ![Hypnos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/hypnos/32/7566_2.png) [@Hypnos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Hypnos)\
**Post date:** [11 July 2022 22:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-doorlock-to-be-used-with-node-red/64926/5 "2022-07-11T22:01:00Z")

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At least I wouldn't trust any smartlock based on Bluetooth, Zigbee or WLAN. If necessary, a special solution.

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**Author:** ![xx\_Nexus\_xx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/54ee81/32.png) [@xx\_Nexus\_xx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xx_Nexus_xx)\
**Post date:** [12 July 2022 00:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-doorlock-to-be-used-with-node-red/64926/6 "2022-07-12T00:47:32Z")

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Yeah, I researched the security aspect as well already, but there is not much difference in regards of security between a normal security lock and a smart lock (same price ranges). The normal security locks are easily picked these days as well and yes smart-locks can be hacked. But on the other hand, my research has revealed that in my area has never been a breack-in based on a hacked smart door lock.

In my case, I have a secured maingate, Video & Motion Sensor surveilance around the house,so by the time anybody is reaching the front-door the alarm is already raised. I would never trust a single technology to protect my property.

I agree there has to be a certain level of security with the door lock, but in I have as well convenience requirements as described by @craigcurtin and looking for an overall good solution with the flexibility to establish automations with Node-Red so it will integrate into my overall eco-system of devices.

Really like all your feedbacks and comments , it will help me to finalize my decision

regards

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**Author:** ![demokedes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/demokedes/32/19082_2.png) [@demokedes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/demokedes)\
**Post date:** [26 January 2025 08:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-doorlock-to-be-used-with-node-red/64926/7 "2025-01-26T08:47:17Z")

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Dear all,  
Yesterday I purchased and installed Yale Smart Lock. It is expected just as expected. Now I would like to track the events. I found node-red august (Yale) palette. I successfully installed it, but when I try to login I have problem. I enter ID and password, than code is sent to my mobile, after I enter token, it looks like credentials are accepted sucesfully, but immediately after that I get an error message: "Failed to get locks".  
I even checked logs and I am getting:

```auto
Jan 26 09:53:52 NodeRed Node-RED[9592]: Check xxxxx@gmail.com for your validation code
Jan 26 09:54:46 NodeRed Node-RED[9592]: Session validated!
Jan 26 09:54:47 NodeRed Node-RED[9592]: FetchError: Status 401 (undefined): undefined
Jan 26 09:55:00 NodeRed Node-RED[9592]: FetchError: Status 401 (undefined): undefined

```

Any idea what to do? Anyone else with similar experience.

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**Author:** ![Steve-Mcl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/steve-mcl/32/4826_2.png) [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Post date:** [26 January 2025 09:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-doorlock-to-be-used-with-node-red/64926/8 "2025-01-26T09:30:27Z")

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You should probably raise an issue here: [GitHub · Where software is built](https://github.com/hufftheweevil/node-red-contrib-august/issues)

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**Author:** ![demokedes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/demokedes/32/19082_2.png) [@demokedes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/demokedes)\
**Post date:** [27 January 2025 07:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-doorlock-to-be-used-with-node-red/64926/9 "2025-01-27T07:04:41Z")

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Hey Steve-Mcl, I've tried to open one, but there is already one open (not closed).