It provides room for four AA batteries, which
Battery life
Schlage smart locks are powered by 4 double A batteries that only need to be changed once a year.
Battery Life of Schlage Keypad Deadbolt
You can easily experience 1 year of battery usage without any problems.
A flashing red X means that the battery is low. This is a good time to change the battery. How do I change the batteries? The Schlage Connect™ Smart Deadbolt requires four new AA alkaline batteries, installed on the interior side of the lock.
Resolution: Battery Jump Procedure: The emergency battery jump start can be used to unlock the door if the batteries are dead. WARNING: The lock will remain unlocked until you change the battery and relock the door.
The Schlage button flashes red continuously. What does this mean? The battery is dead. You will need to replace the battery immediately.
If you are noticing a slow start or weak start, it is likely your battery is dying. If you are hearing a clicking sound when you try to turn the engine over, your battery is probably already dead. Be sure to take your car to your local mechanic as soon as you notice difficulty starting your engine.
If you have a physical key that came with the lock, simply insert it into the keyhole and turn. This should release the latch and allow you to open the door. Another way to open a Schlage lock with a dead battery is by using a paperclip or similar object.
Replace batteries with new ones to ensure that lock is properly powered. Typical battery life based on 10 entries per day is 10-12 months if the door is properly aligned and the lock does not encounter interference in lock/unlocking the door. 4.
If you have correct batteries installed in your smart lock, and the Wi-Fi strength is strong, but your lock is still draining the battery, it may be caused by random bugs or glitches. Most of these random bugs can be easily fixed by simply factory resetting your Schlage smart lock and then setting it again.
9V battery backup
The Schlage Touch is powered by a 9V battery and because it is a standard electronic lock, the battery life will last two years with a low-battery warning that will alert you long before the battery is completely drained.
It's common to believe a door lock will always work. Even hardware store-quality locks can operate for decades, depending on the amount of usage. Most residential locksmiths agree the average lock's lifespan is about seven years.
With that in mind, most smart locks last for about 6 to 12 months on a single set of fresh batteries or a fresh charge. Wi-Fi locks can be an exception to this rule, though, often lasting a few months at a time before requiring a change of batteries.
Check the Battery Installation
If you recently replaced the batteries in your Schlage lock and are now experiencing issues, it's possible that the batteries were not installed correctly. This is a common mistake that we have all made before, and it's easy to fix once you know what to look for.
Entire keypad glows blue during programming and when the Schlage button is pressed before pressing any codes. 1 Beeps will sound only when the beeper is turned on. Low battery beeps will sound even when the beeper is disabled.
Ask around and you'll get several different answers. Some cars will get up to five or six years out of their battery, while others will need a new one after only two years. In general, your car will usually need a new battery after three to four years.
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.
The service life of a 9V battery can depend on a variety of factors. Most importantly it is determined by the chemistry/quality of the battery and the load you are putting it under. Applications that require a mild energy use, using a high quality battery can see battery life of up to 5 years.