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Does anyone know of an electronic card key lock that I can use with Smarthings for a rental home that has cabinets I need to lock up?  
Does anyone know of an electronic card key lock that I can use with Smarthings for a rental home tha

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Would be a fun project for an ESP32 w/ RFID reader & relay!  
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@unclothe1851 I am looking at RFID’s on Amazon but the one that is high rated looks like it unlocks when the battery is good. No bueno.  
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@limacine1 I'm talking about DIY. something like this + a relay  You can make the relay activate via ST using the ST_Anything Arduino software
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So8...6-jwM
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@unclothe1851 Ok This is way out of my knowledge zone!  
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Paxton basic net2 would be a secure door controller but you would need a zwave relay wired to the exit button if you want to open it via ST.  
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