Great product! Changed my life!
One of the best things I’ve ever purchased—EVER! It has changed my life.Chapter 1: The first handleI bought one for our little Mother-in-Law apt AirBNB, four months ago. Wish I had done it years ago! —but I’d never thought of it before watching YouTube videos on Airbnb tips. Anyway, it works like a charm and I think it is a BIG part of why we are 5 star rated. Seriously.Chapter 2: The second handleUpstairs in our home, I had replaced the back door deadbolt with another regular deadbolt…but the thing was faulty. And the past couple of days it hardly worked at all— we couldn’t get the bolt to move without the aid of a hammer. The husband pointed out that this could be a huge problem if there is ever a fire in the house and we can’t get out. (He’s a keeper! He’s the brains and I’m the doorknob-changing brawn. Yesterday was our 11th Wedding Anniversary.) Also, problematic was the fact that we have a teenager who sneaks out at night through the back door and, instead of bringing her key, hunts for the hidden key (with the porch light on, I’m sure) OR leaves the door unlocked. Both scenarios upset me. So, I decided to order and install another of these awesome SoHo doorknobs!And I did! But this one didn’t work, so I contacted the seller and asked for a replacement. I got an immediate, friendly, response that even obliged an odd request I’d given (sparing the reader the details of it). In return, the customer service rep asked that I go through their website to reply and give my shipping address. There, at the website, I read "FOUR batteries.” Duh!! I had only installed two, as I forgot to turn the black box over and install ALL FOUR batteries. (FYI that black box that houses the batteries in the door knob has two chambers—for FOUR batteries, total.) HA!!! I ran downstairs and through in 2 more batteries in less than a second and it now works like a charm!ConclusionI highly recommend these doorhandles. Someday, I’m sure, we’ll even replace the front door handle with one.The first one, I ordered just before my birthday, and the second just before our wedding anniversary. Am I not a girl who knows how to celebrate?!! :)PROs:- arrived in great condition and super fast. Both handles arrived the day after the next day of ordering (extending the days of celebration!)- super easy installation- great customer service- security of knowing that if the door is closed it is LOCKED (no more running back to check and make sure it’s locked)- no more hidey-keys, or having to carry house keys (or lose them)- price is great- makes a beeping sound. Maybe I’ll be able to hear the late night wanderer’s wanderings from now on. We’ll see.CONs:- makes a beeping sound. I’m glad to hear others come and go, but I don’t want to be heard.- doesn’t match the decor of the house. But with blue and purple hair, what do I care what the neighbors think!I highly recommend this product!! (and fun-colored hair)