On: Lockitron exceeds $2,000,000 in reservations

[tedunangst]

Changing the lock probably violates your lease. And if you wanted to catch them entering your apartment without notice, something like a camera that creates readily identified evidence would be a better idea.

[stcredzero → tedunangst]

A little tiny camera on the inside that can take still pictures would be a dandy v2 feature.

[mikeash → tedunangst]

Isn't the whole point of this device that it works with your existing lock?

[tedunangst → mikeash]

I wasn't sure if it can be configured to prohibit key access. How strong is it? If it can, it's unauthorized. If it can't, it's not keeping your landlord out.

[mikeash → tedunangst]

He said he wanted to know when the landlord came, not keep him out. As far as I know, it won't even attempt to stop the key from opening the lock, but it will detect it.

[adgar2 → tedunangst]

If you keep your landlord out, you're violating your lease. At least under any sane lease.