In a quick search, it appears that Schlage has brass keyless entry systems. If you could replace just the deadbolt portion of your door lock with a keyless lock, you could keep original doorknob.

I would install the keyless lock on the door most likely to be used by emergency responders. If your city's emergency response system is computerized, you can add your code to the notes for your address and the dispatcher can inform the responders.

Thanks, Ill look for the brass one, unless its shiny and honking big.

Thats great information about adding a code to the emergency response system. I wojld not be surprised if it is available here. Thanks for that tip.

We have keyless entry at our lake place but it’s not smart. It just uses a code rather than a key. It replaced the old deadbolt. It uses a nine volt battery. Our contractor installed it with the same code as the keypad for our garage door. I don’t even know how we change the code.

We have two of our doors with electronic locks. It is nice to not have to worry about keys to get in . Our are 10 years old so not very advance compared to newer ones. Ours are Schlage and my DD/SIl have a newer version that allows them to enter codes remotely to let someone in one short notice(handyman, neighbor, etc). They also see who has entered as we have our own codes.

Oh gosh I didnt even realize theiris simple keyless entry vs smart. I hope they arent too smart because I am not.

We have a "keyless" electronic Schlage Camelot...not smart. It's ORB. Uses a 9volt battery. Ours has a deadbolt lock above it...so this is the disadvantage...we have TWO keypads. One for the door knob...one for the deadbolt. The way the holes are drilled we couldn't just put in one keypad....according to my DH.

We also have a keyless Schlage, but not a smart one. Cleaners, cat sitters, etc. each have their own codes, which I add before they come and then remove. It's easy. Not that I don't trust them, but if anything happens I don't want to suspect them.

We have a keyless Schlage into our garage. It is a pain in the butt to replace the battery though. Ours is in the antique brass which goes with our other hardware. Works fine and nice to not have to worry about no key.

I have them and do change the codes. What I found to be a problem when I first decided on a brand was that not all were compatable with my router. I think I went through a couple of brands before finding one that would work. Mine are old so that may not be a problem now.

I went on vacation a few years ago, in the dead of winter, to a tropical destination. I took no winter clothes, not even a coat. I hate the extra luggage and figure I just needed to jump out of my Uber and into my front door. I found the battery had gone dead on my Eufy and had no way to unlock it. OMG. What a disaster. I learned my lesson. Now I make sure I have some way to charge the battery from outside enough to unlock the door in a pinch. Hopefully technology has improved since then.

Thanks for the feedback. I am beginning to feel like I would be swapping a safety feature for a nuisance. I already seem to have an incredibly long list of things that have to be charged or have the batteries changed, which reminds me I need to check my smoke alarms.

Nevertheless, I think a keyless entry, either smart or dumb, is a good thing to have. I can talk to people through my Ring doorbell and tell them the code, provided I am near my phone and conscious!

My sister's house has a lock box for emergencies.

I believe we have only changed the battery once in 10 years. Kids had their fancy one for over 4 before they moved. (These all were Schlage) We also have them on two doors so the likeihood of both needing a new battery at the same time is small.

I wouldn't let the battery be a factor in getting one.