"Dave Liquorice" wrote in message
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On Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:02:59 +0000, alan_m wrote:

Have you considered the alternative of an electronic front door
lock
that automatically unlocks when one of the authorised mobile
phones
show up ?

Much more expensive but much easier to use.

Technophobe owner of property who sometimes has trouble using a mobile
phone (assuming that is not left on a table on charge) ...

B-)

But doesn't rule out an electronic keypad and lock.

... also forgets to take a key.

I guess removing any latch so that the door had to be physically
locked on exit (thus ensuring user had key) wouldn't work as they'd
also forget that door needs locking.

though that's still the default for old folk likely to forget

leaving the door unlocked is seen as the least worse option

tim