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Schlage Connect can just use 4 digit codes (Ring Base Alarm limitation!)
I discovered in a bad way today that my Schlage connect door lock, even allowing 4 to 8 digits codes, can just work with 4 digits codes while connected to Ring Base Alarm, since it use the same Base Alarm code as door codes. Even worst, this information is not showed in any place, all the configuration I did before on Schlage was lost (changing to 8 digit codes, all the 8 digit codes I programmed, etc.).This is a serious limitation of Ring Base Alarm, that just allows 4 digit codes. I can't believe that this is a complex change to be done in the base alarm software. This would increase a lot the security of the system, especially when integrated with door locks like Schlage or any other manufacturer.RING: Please fix this. Or properly inform your customers about this limitation of your system (it's not a limitation of Schlage!!!).
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21-02-2020 01:41:58
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- K
I have the same problem with the Kwikset Smart Code 888. A fix would make the combination of ring + lock much more useful. My workaround now is to manually enter the longer 4-8 pins at the lock itself. These work and the ring app knows they exist but it can not manage them (boo). We use the ring
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17-06-2020 22:24:29
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While I would obviouly prefer to have Ring fully functional with the Schlage Connect lock, my priority is to have a secure home. A 4 digit lock entry code is, IMO, not secure. With this in mind, I set up my Ring Alarm / Schlage Connect this way...- changed Schlage lock directly to use \> 4 digit codes- added Schlage users (at the lock) with \> 4 digit codes- added Schlage device to Ring Alarm using the device ID (not programming code).With the above config, we can still monitor the lock state using the Ring app, get alerts, and perform lock/unlock from the Ring app. Another upside is that the manually configured Schlage lock codes do not match the Ring Alarm codes, which I feel is a good security measure.Downside is not knowing which Schlage lock user unlocks the door (just "Unlocked by code") or being able to use the Ring app to manage lock codes.If/when Ring eventually gets around to allowing \> 4 digit codes, I may consider merging these systems. Meanwhile, Ring is handicapped with only 4 digit codes.
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18-08-2020 18:28:13
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MHi, BryanB. Thanks for the tip, aprecciate, but this workaround does not solve the problem that Ring created. How can they say they are a secure system if they cannot even provide a secure number of digits while interfacing with door lock systems? And this is not a problem with Schlage, but reading
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18-08-2020 19:36:40
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Toby
I second that! It would be great to have the option to use more than 4 digits for the ring alarm codes!!!!!
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01-03-2020 02:00:15
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