Installing this lock was surprisingly straightforward—just one screwdriver and about 10 minutes. It fit perfectly over my old deadbolt’s holes, which saved me from drilling new ones. The matte black finish looks sleek, and the keypad feels solid under my fingers.

Programming codes, though? That’s where things got messy. The manual might as well be hieroglyphics. I spent 20 minutes figuring out you need to press the *unlock* side of the button (not the middle!) during setup. Pro tip: Skip the manual and Google user forums for clearer steps.

The auto-lock feature is a double-edged sword. I set it to 30 seconds to prevent my forgetful family from leaving the door unlocked, but it backfired when I stepped outside to grab mail—the bolt slammed shut behind me. Max delay is 99 seconds; wish it stretched to 5 minutes.

After three months of Midwest winter, the keypad still responds instantly, but some reviewers report buttons becoming unresponsive after years. Battery life is decent (I’m still on the first set), but keep spares handy—it beeps ominously when they’re low.

Biggest gripe? The warranty gray zone. Amazon vaguely directs you to ‘contact the seller,’ but since they *are* the seller, it feels like a gamble. For now, it’s holding up, but I’m side-eyeing that ‘Made in Taiwan’ label.