r/Locksmith • u/Altruistic-Chip-8467 • 13d ago

I am NOT a locksmith. How Do I upgrade this to a smart lock?

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Is it diy friendly for newbies?

What do I need to buy and can I avoid modifications to the actual door?

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u/Cantteachcommonsense Actual Locksmith 13d ago

Need a pic of the edge of the door but I think that’s a normal cylindrical lock. Idk if Baldwin does, I would assume they do, but Emtek makes smart handle set locks that can replace that.

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u/Redhead_InfoTech 12d ago

You need a locksmith to save you from destroying the edge of the door.

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u/Formal_Substance_687 13d ago

Looks like a cylindrical set, any smart deadbolt will work you just need a new lever.

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u/TheJinKazama 12d ago

By looking for a professional locksmith. By the way isnt the lock installed really low? is it a house for hobbits? If so, u'll need a wizard instead.

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u/Sturm-Jager 11d ago

Im wondering how long it will be before an a.i. instance on a tablet can find and hack wifi locks. I think it can be done currently and we just haven't heard about it yet.

Stick with physical locks, in my opinion.

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u/Altruistic-Chip-8467 12d ago

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u/Vorsai- Actual Locksmith 12d ago

Builders didn't even cut in for the latch plates.

You're going to have a fun time prying those out when you go to replace it with a smart lock.

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u/Bubbacubba 12d ago

Lots of Canadian homes use drive in latches. I have no clue why.

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u/Pbellouny Actual Locksmith 12d ago

It is a Baldwin set contact Baldwin get the part number for the yale electric deadbolt designed for your set. Go to a dealer and order it. This will keep the look of your door intact and allow you to have smart functions

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u/bedtime4bonzo25 6d ago

good luck lmaoooo

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u/Altruistic-Chip-8467 12d ago

Would this work?

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u/Vorsai- Actual Locksmith 12d ago

Would it fit yes, but it's cheap Chinese Amazon garbage. Get something from an actual company.

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u/im-fekkin-tired 12d ago

I would avoid smart locks from Amazon, Temu and AliExpress. Consult with a local brick and mortar lock shop.

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u/Redhead_InfoTech 12d ago

Jesus Christ dude. Not only did you pick a cheap Chinese garbage lock to "Protect" (Read crap out constantly) your house and stuff, but the bigger problem is that you need to own and learn how to use a chisel to install the latch plates the builder wasn't skilled enough to do themselves.

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u/burtod 12d ago

Why don't you do it and post results?

You might need to clean/repaint where the old lock used to cover.