My house lock is probably the one place where I'm not prepared to compromise security with a DIY solution. Not talking about the software security (in fact open source solutions are probably more secure) but literally the hardware and build quality of any DIY work.

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molticrystal 4 days ago | parent | next [-]

I think you'll find it not as comprising as you believe, and might be a fun project.

Since you'll likely be scrapping it in some fashion, might want to try disassembling it first to see what would need to be done.

If you are not handy with electronics, there is also a chance their will be some work around the 3rd party server at some point, as in the protocol and such being deciphered, or a custom firmware you can build and flash.

If you do get it working, it would make a great spare.

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dylan604 4 days ago | parent | prev [-]

that's kind of funny though as any lock can be picked. if someone wants into your house, most of the time they will not enter the locked front door. they'll find a window in the back that is easier to open with whatever they find in your back yard. they might exit the front door on their way out though. also, most locks are easily picked by someone with practice

	▲	542354234235 3 days ago \| parent \| next [-]
		If memory serves, something like 2% of break ins use "lock picking" which includes shimming a sliding door, a very low skill attack. Criminals just don't use high skill attacks to burgle homes. Probably a combination of most crimes being opportunistic, most criminals doing them being low skilled themselves, and people like us not being rich enough to move into the level of being targeted by the minuscule percent of high skill burglars.
	▲	datadrivenangel 4 days ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		And any glass windows are an entry point if they're willing to break the window.