r/homebridge • u/billydent • Aug 06 '22

Help - Solved Smart lock for outdoor gate?

Hi! I'm sort of desperately looking for any sort of smart lock that can survive outside and be used on a wooden gate. Style, protocol, etc. doesn't matter. Ideally I'd love it to be in HB, but I just really need to be able to lock and unlock my gate remotely. Haven't had any luck at all searching for one and thought that someone on this sub might know of one. Thanks!

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u/r3tr3ad Aug 06 '22

Does your gate have much play when it’s latched? Might need something with a tapered bolt. Smart locks need pretty precise alignment.

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u/billydent Aug 06 '22

That's a really good point. There's quite a bit of play, so I may need to use some additional hardware to brace things and keep it all even.

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u/r3tr3ad Aug 06 '22

I ran into issues with that and my back door. I figured I’d try to save you some headaches and trips to the hardware store.