I get the convenience factor, but honestly, I'm still a bit skeptical about relying solely on tech for home entry.
"Still, there's always that little hesitation when leaving the house—like, did it actually lock or am I trusting this thing too much?"
Exactly this. I've had smart devices glitch out before, and it's made me cautious. Maybe I'm just old-school, but I still prefer having a physical key stashed somewhere as a backup. Tech is great until it isn't...
I totally get the hesitation—been there myself. When I first switched to keyless, I was constantly second-guessing if it actually locked or not. But honestly, after a couple weeks, that anxiety faded. Most systems now have apps that notify you when your door locks/unlocks, or let you double-check remotely if you're feeling paranoid (been guilty of checking mine from the grocery store parking lot more than once...).
I do agree though—tech can and does glitch occasionally. Had my keypad freeze up one night after a software update, and I was seriously glad I'd hidden a spare key outside. Lesson learned: tech is awesome, but always have a backup plan. Now I keep a physical key tucked away just in case.
Overall, keyless entry is super convenient day-to-day. But like anything tech-related, you've gotta balance convenience with common sense precautions.
Totally relate to the anxiety at first. When we switched, I remember standing outside in the rain, punching in the code like five times because I wasn't convinced it locked properly—neighbors probably thought I'd lost it, haha. But now, honestly, I can't imagine going back. One tip I'd add: make sure your keypad is well-lit or has backlighting...learned that the hard way fumbling around after dark.
Totally get that anxiety—been there myself. One thing I'd add is to regularly clean the keypad buttons. Learned this after noticing certain numbers wearing down faster, which could give away your code over time. Also, if your keypad runs on batteries, keep a spare set handy. Had mine die unexpectedly once and had to climb through a window...not my finest DIY moment, haha.
Good call on the battery tip—I learned that one the hard way too. Another thing I noticed is that some keypads have a feature where you can enter random digits before or after your actual code, which helps prevent wear patterns from giving it away. Mine has this, and it's been pretty handy. Also, if you're in a colder climate, watch out for ice buildup around the buttons...had mine freeze up once and spent 10 minutes thawing it with my breath. Not exactly fun at midnight in January, lol.
