Deadbolt Lock Operated by Amazon Echo

[Vince]

Hi,

I have have an ISY 994i and an Amazon Echo. I want to install a deadbolt lock on a gate and be able to open it via the Echo. I know I probably need to install the Z Wave module on the 994i and get a Z Wave lock. Do I need to do anything else?

Can I have a program to re-lock the gate after a certain amount of  time passes?  Thanks for the help.

[bmercier]

You may want to consider adding a ZWave repeater, close to the deadbolt itself.

I guess this may vary from one deadbolt to another, but my experience is that the ZWave range is really short. So I would position a ZWave repeater close to the deadbolt itself.

Here's one:

https://aeotec.com/z-wave-repeater

 

Yes, you can have a program that locks after a certain amount of time.

 

Benoit

[Vince]

Thank you for the reply. So it sounds like I can do what I want to do with the Echo. 

When you say really short, how short are we talking?

[Tim McDermott]

I've had such a setup with a Schlage Z wave lockset. A couple of notes: As Michel mentioned, Z wave doesn't travel well with only a single device. I addressed this by placing a directional antenna in my attic. I've forgotten the frequency range now, but it overlaps some common standards. Also, Schlage locksets can be set to automatically relock after 30seconds. I hope this helps. Tim 

Edited September 26, 2018 by Tim McDermott

[Vince]

Yes, very helpful.  Thank you.

 

[gweempose]

On 9/26/2018 at 1:53 PM, Tim McDermott said:

Also, Schlage locksets can be set to automatically relock after 30seconds.

One thing I don't like about this is that it will throw the deadbolt even if the door is open. To get around this, I created a program that monitors the state of the door and only runs the autolock timer once the door has been closed.

[Tim McDermott]

Great idea, Gweempose. I don't suppose you'd mind providing a look at that code? 

[PurdueGuy]

Here is my auto lock program.  It will be canceled if the door is re-opened, or the lock is locked.

If
	 'Alarm Panel / Door-Front' Zone State is Closed
	And 'Entry / Front Door Lock' Status is Unlocked 
Then
        Wait  30 seconds
        Set 'Entry / Front Door Lock' Lock
 
Else
   - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

Edited October 7, 2018 by PurdueGuy