SCHLAGE FE595 CAM 609 GEO Camelot Keypad Entry with Flex-Lock and Georgian Style Knobs, Antique Brass

I ordered this to replace a standard keyed front door handle. Installation was easy, it fits into the existing cuts in the door and frame. Getting the wiring from the keypad through the door and plugged in to the rear interior panel battery compartment took a couple of tries, but worked fine. They could give a little more slack in the wiring. I didn't use either of the strike plates (square and rounded), just used the existing chrome plate. Programming the keypad is easy, and seems very secure. You can change the default programming code string to whatever you want if you want to be extra safe. It will hold quite a few different 4 digit codes, which is nice to have options in case you forget one, and so you wear the keypad more evenly (don't want just 4 numbers worn down). It comes with a single key to manually open the latch if the battery dies or the unit fails. So far I haven't needed it.As for operation, this thing is great. Mine sits on a south western facing door that gets full sunlight all afternoon. It has been pushing 100 degrees F for weeks, and works just fine. I am on my 4th month of use, and the original 9 volt still runs it fine. I think they recommend changing it once a year on the same schedule as your smoke alarm. It is so nice to be able to step out for a walk or jog and leave the keys at home. You can text a code to friends and family if they need to get in while you are away. You can put in a code for a day if you need to let in a worker, and then delete it when they are done. No fumbling for keys when you have an arm load of groceries. I like that it is keypad only, no blue tooth or wireless access to make it vulnerable to remote tampering.I paired this with a standard keyed deadbolt of the same design and manufacture just to have that added, unhackable backup for when I am asleep at night or away for long periods.If you are on the edge about buying this thing, just do it. You will love it.And I paid full price with my own d*** money, no discounts or review bribes!*edit*So it's been three years now, and this lock and keypad works as well now as the day I bought it. The battery gets changed once per year, and has not gone dead on me yet. Haven't needed to use the backup key once. I've seen some complaints of the finish coming off, but have had no such issues. Perhaps newer units had a bad batch? Mine still looks brand new, though it is behind a glass screen door, perhaps that saves it from UV damage. Heat, on the other hand, is extreme behind that greenhouse glass. The front of my home gets extremely hot in the summer, weeks at a time in the 90s and 100s, and it has had no issues. The keys and numerals on them still look perfectly new. The digits seem to be embedded inside the rubber or silicone buttons, and have not faded or worn at all.Still extremely happy with the purchase.

I have only had my Schlage FE-595 for a few weeks, but I am extremely happy with it so far. As explained in the review by Fred, it is very easy to install the lock – no harder than a standard mechanical lock. The only part that is a bit fussy is making sure that the wires are tucked into the plastic back plate so that they are not pinched when the interior potion is screwed on tightly.I did, however, have a frustrating, amusing and educational experience with this model. All the doors in our house use Schlage locks and deadbolts, which are all keyed alike. I initially ordered my lock from a major home improvement retailer, so that I could have it rekeyed to match. I went to the hardware department, and the two gentlemen working at the time looked at it and said they had never attempted to rekey one of these locks. They said they would leave it for Dale, who knew the most about locks. When I arrived later in the day I met up with Dale, who had not been asked to rekey anything. We spent about 15 minutes searching for the lock until he found it under the service desk. As it turned out, it had already been rekeyed, so I went home to install it.After I installed the lock in the door I discovered that the door would not lock at all. I took it off and reinstalled it, to no avail. Assuming that the gents who had rekeyed the lock had failed to reassemble it correctly, I returned to the store when Dale was working. He opened the lock and several components fell out. Although we both laughed about it, I had to return the lock and order a replacement.When the replacement arrived I once again met with Dale and watched him rekey it. Although he knew how to rekey the cylinder, it was clear he didn’t really understand how the mechanism worked. He tried not to disturb anything, although he was still forced to try to align certain parts that seemed liked they should be more secure.Installing the new lock at home, I discovered that this time I had a lock that was perpetually locked – neither the key or the programmed codes would unlock it. It also rattled when I shook it, which seemed like a sure sign it was improperly assembled. I thought this couldn’t possibly be rocket science and decided to completely disassemble and reassemble the lock. After 3 or 4 tries I still did not have a working lock and decided to give up. While cleaning up and getting ready for bed I noticed a small spring on the floor and shortly thereafter happened to read Mark Hornig’s review. Eureka – I now know what was missing and how to assemble to mechanism.Everything worked properly now, but the lock made more noise than I thought it should. I was certain that at least one component had become bent under Dale’s or my attempts to reassemble the unit. You will note that Mark Hornig’s locks had also been rekeyed, and I suspect that the folks who did his were only slightly smarter than those who worked on mine.I decided to order a third lock from Amazon. When it arrived, I disassembled the older lock to remove the cylinder. I then carefully disassembled the new lock without disturbing the mechanism and swapped out the cylinder. I reassembled the new lock and installed it; voilà – it worked flawlessly. I then returned the old lock to the home improvement chain.My conclusions are as follows:1) The lock itself works well.2) If you can use the key that comes with the lock, the installation is a piece of cake.3) If you want it rekeyed, there is a high probability it will not be reassembled properly and will either not work at all or will fail in the near term when a component that was not properly installed works itself loose.As Schlage does not seem to provide instructions, this is what I have learned about how to replace the cylinder if you want to rekey the lock:1) Carefully remove the four Torx screws while holding the lock so that front and back do not separate.2) Place the lock so that the outside is facing up. As the spindle will protrude from the underside, you will need to either be working at a table or bench with a hole ,or holding the lock in your lap with the spindle between your legs.3) Gently lift off the outside of the lock, making sure everything (including the buttons) remain seated on the underside portion. The cylinder is the only component attached to the outside of the lock.4) A simple screw holds the cylinder in place, which can easily be removed to rekey the lock.5) After the cylinder has been reinstalled, gently place the outside of the lock on the inner portion, being careful not to jostle any of the components.6) Hold the two pieces tightly together until the Torx screws are fully tightened.Enjoy…

This is the 3rd separate time I've purchased this exact lock for my house. I've just kept adding more to my house over the years as I have the need. The first one i purchased is about 4 years old and i use it on my front door and it still works flawlessly. I change the battery out once a year and, besides remembering my door code, I never have to think about it. It just works.The auto lock and unlock override are nice features so if I'm going to be around the property i can leave it unlocked in case im back and forth in and out of the house. Once the lock switch is turned, it stays locked and only unlocks with the code.There is a manual, regular key override for the lock in case the battery dies but i've never had to use it. The lock gives plenty of warning that the battery needs to be replaced.Install the first time, depending on how handy you are, can take 10-30 min. Again, it just depends how used to doing home projects you are but the install process is easy overall. All you really need is a phillips screw driver.Programming the lock is pretty straight forward as well. You can add and remove codes at will and it takes about 30 seconds when you are used to the process.If you are looking for a key code lock, look no further. This is durable, functions well, and it looks good to boot. Can't go wrong with this one!