[mikreb]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Probably should clean your fingers.

I only use my keypad while eating KFC.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by jimlambert

This is a little off the subject but helpful anyway. A few years ago I came home to find all the power out in the area. The only way into the house was a key we had hidden outside. Some of our neighbors couldn’t get in their homes because they didn’t have a key. I now keep a house key in all of our cars.

Florida law requires that you keep your registration in the vehicle.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

If there were only 24 everyone would be playing the 4 digit lottery.

That's IF the lottery only used 4 distinct numbers from which to pick...

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

Florida law requires that you keep your registration in the vehicle.

That's good unless the car is locked in garage power is out and you are outside the home.

[ctreick]

Problem solved if you buy a MyQ garage door opener… open and close your garage door with your phone. Have repairman text you when they arrive then open the garage from the app on your phone…$29 on Amazon

[rsmurano]

I always clear the codes at the garage door opener when I move in. Easy to do because you don’t know who copied the remote code and I don’t care what the builder set on the keypads, I start over. Same goes for your front door lock. How do you know if somebody made a duplicate key for your front door? I switch my door locks out for smart door locks that I can operate by typing in a 6 digit code, being close to your phone to the lock, or by telling Siri to open it up. Actually, my whole house is automated so I can operate it from my watch and phone

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by Nucky

Having a keyboard is nuts. There are another ways to beat it so I've heard. Get rid of it Pronto Prente!

When we moved in the previous home owner didn't leave the code but kept records of every thing done to the home. When I learned the previous owner had multiple contractors in the home I removed it and never replaced it. Don't see the need for them. Maybe later when I can't do things for myself and my wife.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

That's good unless the car is locked in garage power is out and you are outside the home.

It also gives the bust out who broke into your car the address that key belongs to.

[carhirsch]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

No, that's picking out 4 numbers of 0-9...

If you already know which 4 separate numbers are being used (ie, the clean ones), it's only 24 combinations...

Right. Glad I took a class in probability in college. Finally, I can use it.

[Mleeja]

After 68 replies, I am surprised no one has mentioned this. My opener is a craftsman. It allows you to set a temporary code that can be used once. You set this code and give to to the contractor. Personally, I would not allow a contractor in my house, or garage without someone being home, but to each their own…

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by zmarkp

So a friend of mine gave a trusted contractor her garage keypad code so he could get in when she wasn't home. He called her back and said he knew exactly what her code was because those keys were cleaner than the others! He advised her to clean all the keypad keys regularly. I'm doing mine right now.

That is great advice. Also when buying a pre owned home CHANGE THE LOCKS!
Who knows who has a key to your house

[Babubhat]

A solution in search of a problem. There would be a ton or burglaries otherwise

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

That is great advice. Also when buying a pre owned home CHANGE THE LOCKS!
Who knows who has a key to your house

Not sure who is serious an who is not. I believe most homes have a quick set lock.
You can purchase a random key and set your locks to fit that key. You need a tool that came with the quick set lock.

In terms of security, posters being honest people think a criminal will come in through the door. The windows are far less secure and a criminal does not care about damaging your paint molding etc.

For those who will say the stand your ground law. It is not as clear as some people think. You need to prove violent intent.