Schlage BE375 Touch Keyless Deadbolt Review
Today we are sharing you our Schlage BE375 Touch Keyless Deadbolt review. This product is similar to our recenlty reviewed Schlage Keypad Deadbolt but they have different keypad styles as one of them have physical buttons where the other one has touchscreen buttons.
A very simple designed keypad deadbolt without any smart capabilities. We also should remind you that this keypad deadbolt is completely key-free. You will completely take out the key out of your life. We hope you will find our Schlage BE375 Touch Keyless Deadbolt review helpful before deciding to buy.
Keypad of Schlage BE375 Touch Keyless Deadbolt
Keypad is made of fingerprint-resistant touchscreen. Buttons are resistant for wear off situations and no fingerprints are left after the usage. It has modern design with large buttons to make it easy to use. Very durable and well designed for long time usage.
Schlage has used a different lighting on this keypad. It does not have backlit on the keys but pressing the Schlage button at the top of the keypad activates a small LED that illuminates the numbers. It is bright enough to use at the dark. Since the numbers are visible on their own at the day time, you won’t feel any need to illuminate the keypad except night times.
Unlocking operation is done by entering the correct code and turning the thumb in the unlocking direction. If you are inside the house then you can just turn the thumb on the interior unit for unlocking. Locking operation does not require a password if you enable Lock & Leave feature. Once you enable it, you can just press the Schlage button and turn the thumb in the locking direction. Locking from interior unit is possible just by turning the thumb in the locking direction.
This model does not support auto lock feature since it requires your power to operare the lock. Fortunately, we have many options for our readers. If you are looking for something with some more features then we suggest you to look at our Kwikset 909 SmartCode Electronic Deadbolt review or Kwikset 913 Smartcode Electronic Deadbolt review.
User Codes
Schlage BE375 Touch Keyless Deadbolt can store up can store up to 19 codes with 4 digits length. 2 preset user codes will come to you inside the box so you can directly start using them. Adding or deleteing a user code requires the programming code which is already set by Schlage and sent to you inside the box. You can not use any kind of smartphones to program the codes. We are sharing Schlage BE375 Touch Keyless Deadbolt user manual at here for you to quickly have at look at the process.
Weather Conditions
Weather conditions are always effecting keypads.We have contacted with some of the users of this keypad deadbolt and asked their experiences about product’s performance under rainy, snowy and sunny conditions. Common answer was “it is working fine but sometime you might need to enter your password 2-3 times if it is very cold outside”. We have also tested this product with gloves and it worked so you wont need to take out your gloves to press buttons just like the opposite of the the most of the touchscreen keypads. To sum up, it is suitable to use in almost all kind of weathers.
Security of Schlage Keypad Deadbolt
Security is the most important subject for all kind of locks Nobody would like to use a lock with less secured technology against attacks. As a classic Schlage keypad security standard, Schlage BE375 Touch Keyless Deadbolt has Grade 2 ANSI/BHMA Certificate. This lock managed to be graded as best in Security, Durability, and Finish categories. Additionally, it doesn’t have a key hole on it so it is bump proof too.
Grade 2 will be enough for home usage. Additionally, when you also think about it’s keyless design, you can feel yourself even more confident about security situation.
Battery Life of Schlage Keypad Deadbolt
Battery life is a trouble for most of the locks operated by electric. Just like the similar comptetitor Schlage Keypad Deadbolt, Schlage BE375 Touch Keyless Deadbolt is also performing amazing battery life. Lock is powered by 9v battery which will be sent to you inside the box.
As you already know, this lock doesn’t have any smart capabilities so it has automaically longer battery life when compared with the ones having smart capabilities. You can easilt expect to have 1,5+ years battery life for this keypad deadbolt. This time can extend or shorten depending on the factors as usage frequency, weather conditions, condition of the door, enabled features etc.
Schlage BE375 Touch Keyless Deadbolt has a low battery indicator to inform you before your battery drains completely. Once you enter a valid code you will see green LED flashing as always but this time it will be followed by red LED flashing. When you see this warning, you should change the battery as soon as possible.
If you miss the time to change the battery before it drains completely then you can use another 9v battery to unlock your door. You will see 2 nodes at the below of the thumb. Just touch the battery to those nodes and you will be ready to get inside very soon. Since it doesn’t have any key holes, your only chance to unlock the door is this way.
Battery changing is super easy at this lock. You don’t even have to remove a single screw to change the battery. All you have to do is to slide up the cover of the interior unit and replace the new battery with the old one. Whole process will finish under 1 minute.
Installation process of Schlage Keypad Deadbolt
We are requesting from you to check the specifications given below and confirm that your door has the following dimensions in order to fit Schlage BE375 Touch Keyless Deadbolt to your door. Schlage guarantees that this lock will fit on standard doors.
Door thickness: 1 3/8 inch (35 millimeter) to 1 3/4 inch (44 millimeter)
Backset: 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch to fit universal deadbolt
Installation process is much more easier than you are thinking. You will only need a Phillips Head Screwdriver, tape measure, and pencil. In order to help you, you might need a flathead screwdriver, wood block, and hammer. Once you start installing, it will finish around 10-15 minutes. This shows how easy it is to install this lock on your door.
We are sharing you Schlage BE375 Touch Keyless Deadbolt installation manual at here.Whole process will take around 20 minutes to finish completely. We are also sharing the installation video for you in case reading manual is boring for you.
Technical Details Chart
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 1.5 x 3 x 5.4 inches |
| Voltage | 9v |
| Batteries | 9v battery ( included) |
| Style | Deadbolt Keypad |
| Material | Plastic and Metal |
| Included Components | Exterior keypad, interior assembly, bolt, 9-Volt Battery, user manual, reinforcement plate, screws |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime Limited Mechanical & Finish Warranty and 3-Year Electronics Warranty |
Cons and Pros of Schlage Keypad Deadbolt
We loved this keypad deadbolt. It works exactly as it is described. Very beautiful designed keypad with solid and heavy-duty structure. Works well under bad weather conditions and presents you long battery life.
We can not list any serious cons for Schlage BE375 Touch Keyless Deadbolt because it will satifsy all the expectations of it’s user. If you are looking for something which works as simple as pressing keys and turning the thumb to unlock your door then this one can be one of your favorites. You will completely take they keys out of your life. Here is the list of cons and pros for you:
Pros:
Beautiful and modern design
Very easy to install
Led to illuminate keys
Fingerprint-resistant touchscreen keypad
Can be used with gloves
Solid and heavy-duty structure
Long battery life
Battery drain indicator
9V backup in case of battery drain
Easy to program user codes
Fast and easy battery changing
Works well under bad weather conditions
Grade 2 ANSI/BHMA Certificate
19 code memory
Pre-programmed for immediate usage
Cons:
No Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Z-Wave connections
No smart capabilities
