Summing It Up. To summarize this issue, a Schlage lock blinking red can be caused by various issues, such as low or critically low batteries, incorrect user codes, and programming errors. The less likely issues are firmware glitches or hardware damage.
Most models: Disconnect the battery and press the Schlage button. Reconnect the battery within 10 seconds, then hold the Schlage button until it's green. Schlage Connect & DE265 models: Remove the battery pack, then hold the Schlage button. Reconnect the batteries while holding the button, then release it.
To test, enter the default PIN (13579 and “#”). The Schlage button will blink and the lock will unlock. The default PIN is automatically deleted when a new programming credential is created. If you press the default PIN code on a new lock and the code is not accepted, the lock has already been programmed.
Because most of the default code of the keypad door lock are very simple when they are set at the factory, either 00000 or 1234, which can be easily deciphered by strangers, it is very important to change a use code that only you know and is not easy to be guessed by others.
If keyless entry function is not working on your Schlage Connect smart lock, do the following: First check your lock batteries, and replace if they are drained. If this does not work, disable Vacation Mode on your Schlage lock or factory reset it.
If your Electronic Door Lock is beeping and the buttons are flashing red, this means that there's been some kind of error or the batteries are low. If the batteries have already been changed and you still see a red flashing light when you try to use the lock, there could be an error with the lock.
If the battery is dead and you need to unlock the door, you can perform an emergency battery jump start. Follow these steps to perform an emergency jump start. Connect a new high-quality alkaline 9-volt battery to the contacts below the touchscreen and listen for the long beep.
A flashing red light on your Smart Lock indicates that your batteries need to be replaced. To resolve this issue, replace your existing batteries with a fresh set of 4 brand new AA Alkaline batteries. It is important to replace all 4 batteries at one time.
The default programming code is printed on a label on the programming guide that came with your lock. If you do not have access to the guide, remove the lock from the door and look on the back of the lock for a label containing the default code.
Schlage® Lock - 6-Digit Programming Code.
For a simple fix, try applying powdered graphite or a dry Teflon lube spray to the keyhole to get the lock moving. Exterior doors, which are exposed to the elements, may benefit from a commercial lock cleaner sprayed into the keyhole to dissolve dirt or debris.
Try rebooting the door lock by removing the batteries. Removing the batteries will force the device to reset. Then, check the security panel (or control panel) to make sure that the door lock is appearing on the list of connected devices. If it is not appearing, reconnect it.
If the key won't turn in the door lock, the problem could be dirt or dust in the cylinder causing the pins to be stuck in a partially raised position. If that's the case, it may be an easy fix. You can spray dry lubricant into the keyway and then insert the key a few times to get the lubricant working.