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by aroch 4487 days ago
I agree with you, it's cool but there's no way I could justify it. However, I think Lockitron offers more utility than this and, assuming I was allowed to install my own locks, I could see myself potentially using it

Hell, it'd be cheaper and probably less confusing to visitors for you to just yell from the couch.

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Chui is also beneficial while you're away. If you're expecting to be occupied you can have Chui deliver messages for your. You don't require your visitor to have a certain kind of smartphone to work with your lock, and it can make your home more intelligent(ex: recognizing when you get back and automating certain tasks.)
Still requires having previously dropped the dough to get a smarklock. Given that Lokitron lets you remotely unlock/lock, it saves you the ~$200 this costs and only takes a simple SMS if the person doesn't have a smartphone
yes, but lockitron doesn't tell you who's at your door nor does it allow you to communicate with them...