I have also considered one for the front door, for the same reason. They are easy to install and
you can set the code to 4 or 6 digits. And the keypad is illuminated, at least on the one I bought.

This is the one I bought!. It's relatively inexpensive and easy to install.






>>Oh, I see.
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>>The electronic lock is a deadbolt, it just turns the bolt for you when you enter the combo. Other
>>than that, it operates just like a normal deadbolt. it will install onto any standard door without
>>modifications.
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>Ah. I'm going to think about installing one in my front door. I have a deadbolt now, but I like the idea of not having to fumble with a key. I suppose I should have been aware, but the truth is I've never really thought much about different locks. When I had a new front door installed, they put in a deadbolt, and I never gave it a second thought.
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>>>>My 5 year old son isn't going to take the hinges off.
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>>>I realize that. I was just wondering if an electronic lock makes it harder to remove the door even if the hinges are off. Or is an electronic lock just a deadbolt that operates electronically?
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>>>>And the electronic lock is much faster to open then a dead bold. It has a key in case
>>>>the batttery dies, but I don't have to remember where they key is.
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>>>>>I realise you probably didn't have a choice since there wouldn't be enough room to open the
>>>>door inward, but how effective is the lock with the hinges on the outside?