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What’s the worst piece of technology you’ve ever owned? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by zachimusprime44@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Catsrules@lemmy.ml 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I have the same lock. I didn't want it but it was the only lock I could find that would work on my sliding door. The key is to buy rechargeable batteries. Mine last maybe a month before they need to be replaced.

[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 months ago (2 children)

That is fucking dumb that you have to replace the battery every month.

We have low power mcu that can go down to a few uA and make battery last for years, but this company decided that it was beneath them.

Bad engineering overall.

[–] Catsrules@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I think it is more about the power required to run the lock motor.

I have several z-wave door locks as well. They all need battery replacement within a few months. Unless I don't open/close them very often. They can go much longer.

But it really isn't to big of a deal. Home Assistant tells me when they are getting low and I just swap the batteries in a few minutes.

[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago

The motor runs only for a second or two each time. In the moment, it takes more current, but otherwise isn't that active.

If I had to change the batteries once or twice a year, I could probably live with that. But every month or so? Bad engineering

[–] HurlingDurling@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Honestly the most any smart door lock las lasted us before the low battery has been 1-2 months. I ended up just going to a old fashion lock and key

[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago

No wonder. The hassle of changing the batteries so often is not worth it.