Schlage FE595VCAM716ACC Camelot Keypad Entry Lever Door Lock, Aged Bronze

Reviews of Schlage FE595VCAM716ACC Camelot Keypad Entry Lever Door Lock, Aged Bronze

1.) Convenient for Keyless Access
Reviewed by: christinambrown5 Phoenix, AZ
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Having just purchased a new home and in need of replacing the locks, we did a great deal of research on the various companies before settling on Schlage. Of course, they are a decent mid-level quality lock and there are much more secure, and much less secure lock ratings than found within this line (i.e., commercial, etc). We selected this keyless lock to use on an outdoor utility/laundry shed with the intention of being able to access laundry the laundry room easily without the need for keys. It has been wonderful, and we enjoy the bronze colored finish a great deal. I have heard that it can peel and crack, so be sure to keep your receipts in a safe place, or your original packaging, should you need to send it back to Schlage for warranty work (there is a lifetime warranty, as far as I am aware).

The lock is easy to program and uses a 6 digit master code for this purpose. You can store 2 four digit entry codes in the lock at at time, and they can be changed using the 6 digit code. As others have mentioned, this is useful when contractors need access to the home. For example, we were able to have the sprinkler system repair guy do some work on the house because of this.

As for the battery life, I can't comment much on it, except to say that we are still on the battery that came with the unit and it has been about 2 months. I would note, however, that we do not use this system on an entry door to the main house. Rather, it is in a location where it is not used every day. Nevertheless, we live in a very hot climate, which usually kills batteries at a faster rate, and have not encountered a problem with the lock as of yet.

Thus far, we have been very pleased. If I encounter any problems, I will be sure to update the review, but at present, I am very satisfied. A note of caution - be sure to retain the instructions included with the lock, as they contain the 6 digit code necessary to change the entry codes. If you happen to misplace this, you will need to take the lock apart to get the code, as it is inside of the lock.

2.) Love this lock!
Reviewed by: L. Rude Park City, UT USA
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Buying this lock for our rental condo was a great investment! The lock was easy to install, looks so nice, and has been easy to use. Renters really like that they are able to choose their own four digit code and it is so easy for me to change the code before their arrival. Now we have no keys to worry about getting lost. We are so glad we bought this lock and would highly recommend this to anyone.


3.) Excellent Door Lock..
Reviewed by: Chris Chicago
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The Schlage FE595 Camelot door lock is an excellent product. It is very well made Itypical of Schlage products), easy to install and simple to program. The installation took less than 30 minutes and required a single screw driver. Highly recommended; Amazon delivered the lock very quickly and at a competitive price. If you are in the market for a keyless door lock, do yourself a favor and give this item a try... you won't be disappointed.

4.) Pleased
Reviewed by: dinsoftbd Brattleboro, VT
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Used to replace a garage door knob. It was easy to install and has operated well for over a year. I didn't even need to change out the plunger part of the original knob.

Smooth operation, easy to light at night, no problems in subzero temps.

5.) Stylish, sturdy, easy to use
Reviewed by: Mrs M White Lake, MI
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Installed easily, (using on main/front door, with my already existing dead-bolt), on-line step-by-step video available for install and programming. Programming very simple, can program many different entry codes, as well as easily change and/or delete them. Children caught on immediately and easily remember 4-digit code. Relocks automatically, or you can change that so it doesn't. Feels sturdy. Attractive, aged-bronze, mostly dark/black with some golddish color coming through. Paid $116, feel it was well worth it. Nothing more to add than what was already written by other reviewers. Very pleased.

6.) Great for rotating folks and children
Reviewed by: http://www.trcb.com/a/tcat.htm
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What a dream...

It is:

Silent. At least quieter than many manual locks.

Good construction. What else to say?

The backlight button is a nice feature. Battery life appears to be solid. Shipped with a Top Rated Battery to install.

The inside lock/unlock is a switch. You must install a 2nd lock if you want to override a legit code from the outside. 16 unique 4 digit codes for entry is great and would be hard to max out for a system designed for this level of security.

Great price from Amazon, with solid packaging... Very Happy with my purchase.

*Always practice defense in depth. Add monitoring, CCTV transmission.

7.) Satisfied customer
Reviewed by: Jeano Wisconsin
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We recently purchased our second Schlage Camelot Keypad Entry Lever Door Lock and placed it on our garage side door, which is protected by a large overhang. Four months ago, we had this same lock installed on our exterior mudroom door (again, it is protected by a roof) and we have really appreciated it. No more searching for keys or forgetting to lock the door when we leave. Our three kids--ages 6, 8 & 10--have not had any problems using this or remembering their 4-digit code. Also, you can manually bypass the automatic lock feature if you prefer to have the door remain unlocked.

For added security, we also have a Schlage deadbolt above each of these locks.

The only downside we've noticed so far is that the keypad does not light up entirely (just the individual numbers light up momentarily when they are pressed), so it can be difficult to enter the correct numbers when it's dark.

Keep in mind if you want the keys to fit your existing doors, bring the keypad to your local hardware store with an existing key and they can change it for under $5.

So far, we have really enjoyed this product. It was easy to install and provides the security with the necessity of keys.

Features of Schlage FE595VCAM716ACC Camelot Keypad Entry Lever Door Lock, Aged Bronze

Camelot. Visual pack. For keyed exterior doors. Flex locking, switch between unlocked or automatic relocking. Unlocked by valid user code from outside. Inside lever always unlocked. Key can be used to unlock as backup. Packaged with a 1" x 2 1 4" radius c

1.) Keyless entry for enhanced security;
2.) Easy to install, one tool installation;
3.) Keypad illuminates so you can see it at night;
4.) Codes easily added or deleted right at the keypad using the lock's unique 6 digit programming code;
5.) Comes with battery (9V) included, a 6 digit programming code, and two 4 digit user codes pre-set at the factory;

Package Height x Length x Width: 10 in. x 10 in. x 8.4 in.
Package Weight: 5 lbs.