Latest reviews about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

clevinski says "Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad rarely works." about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

clevinski — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:47:23 GMT

I purchased the Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad because I liked the idea of the higher security, the low sale price and the fact that it is a cool technology. It was very deeply discounted ($35 with a regular price of around $110), where a comparable keypad was $40, so I took a chance on it. Other reviews talked about how difficult it was to get a good scan, but I assumed that the other reviewers were doing something incorrectly, and that since I'm an engineer, I could figure out the right way. I was wrong.

On the positive side, it installs easily, is well made, and was a great price. It synchronized with my Craftsman garage door opener on the first try.

The negatives all have to do with the actual scanning. I'm sure you've seen fingerprint scanners on TV. You will notice that these scanners have a moving light/sensor of some kind, very similar to the way a computer scanner works. With those scanners, you hold your finger steady and the scanning sensor moves across...

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scheller717 says "Opening the Garage with this device is Undependable!!!" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

scheller717 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:14:43 GMT

I bought this for my son to get in the house after school. It's very undependable. I can't get it to work at all. My son have a little more success with it than i do. I thought it would be more secure than the number pad.Well i was right. It's so secure we can't get in. I wouldn't recommend it. I will be exchanging it for a number pad soon.

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jmdubya says "Works ok EXCEPT..." about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

jmdubya — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:29:55 GMT

...that you need to realize that, although you are gaining superior security with this device, you are giving up the ability to allow someone into your home via the normal keypad when you are away from the house (i.e.: running late and meeting someone at your house and want to allow them access).

For example: I was meeting the baby-sitter at my house after work one day (she was taking care of our 1 year baby on a rare Saturday in which I had to work a half-day). I wanted her to meet me at the house at a certain time. Of course, I ran into weekend road construction and was about 20 minutes late. In the old days, I would've called and gave her a code (I later simply change the code) that would have allowed her into the house, rather than her having to wait in her car in 95 degree weather w/my infant daughter. I never thought of this situation when I bought this device. So just be forewarned.

You get something (the neat factor and some convenience), but you give up something...

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ThOldSarge says "The Fingerprint keypad is foolproof!" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

ThOldSarge — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:34:14 GMT

Great product! No codes to forget, or get compromised by getting passed around by children, or adults!

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hjherron6 says "Easy to program and very secure" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

hjherron6 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:38:41 GMT

This is better than the numeric keypad because it gives you piece of mind that someone can't guess you garage door code. I was suprised at how well it reads your finger print each time, but you just have to pay attnetion to the directions on how to swipe otherwise it won't work well. Takes 5 seconds to program to a craftsman opener, very easy!!

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Fatsnow says "No more PIN's to remember" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

Fatsnow — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:54:49 GMT

This is a great product. It's easy to set up and install. It took me less than 15 minutes to put it up. I like the idea of using fingerprints. It's more secured than using the numeric keypad models to me. Not to mention that you don't have to memorized the PIN's. Some of the reviews claimed that having hard time scanning the fingerprints to get the door opened. I have no problems scanning mine. You just have to swipe slowly. It should be working like an charm. My wife loves it also after I register her fingerprint into it. It gives us a sense of secured mind that next time if we forget our keys inside, we still have an option of using our fingerprints to get us into our house.

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BubbaGump says "These came with the battery backup openers, they do not work :(" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

BubbaGump — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:57:09 GMT

These came with the three craftsman battery backup openers I purchased, openers work great these are a piece of ****, they work about 1 out of 20 times. When you reload them they seem to work for a day and then they have problems again.

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Chung-cheng says "Great buy" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

Chung-cheng — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:43:45 GMT

Easy to setup and work for my garage. It's a great product!

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cupboy says "Closes door but won't open it" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

sears-feed — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:30:04 GMT

It worked good for a few days then got to where it would not open the door although the "send" light came on the garage door would not respond. It always closed the door fine though. I returned it. Too bad it was a good deal ($39.99) at the time....

Drexel says "No mention of very specific to certain models" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

sears-feed — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:45:04 GMT

on the online brief description. I have to now go through the hassles of returning to the store as I no longer possess the packing slip. Very few models outside of Craftsman are compatible with this unit. Make sure the learn button on your current opener is purple before you purchase this item....

EngineerUT says "Does the sensor strip look familiar?" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

sears-feed — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:45:08 GMT

This biometric device uses the same kind of finger print reading sensor strip used in laptops...and, have those ever worked reliably in laptops? For those of us who have fingerprint readers on our laptops, we know...and, the answer is No. That's a real shame, people love technology that makes our lives more convenient and secure, so there's defnitely a market for products like this. BUT, it has to be able to WORK RELIABLY. Hopefully, Sears will get the message and release a more reliable 2.0 version of this product and please avoid the "finger swipe" type of sensors. They have a horrible "successful scan" rate....

TomTomNOTDaveDave says "Awesome Futuristic Biometric Entry" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

sears-feed — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:00:16 GMT

Everything is great about this product. Great way to bring your wireless entry up-to-date and enhance security over 4 digit PIN codes. PROS (1) Sturdy construction (2) Easy mounting (3) Easy to program (4) Great price (paid $49) CONS (1) May need Universal Receiver (315MHz) (2) Can only enroll four fingerprints (3) Cannot perform selective deletion(s) of enrolled fingerprint(s)...

mydog says "4 stars" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

sears-feed — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:00:04 GMT

It was to easy to setup but it doesn't seem to work well for my wife. It worked fine for me and my kids....

TightwadDFW says "Neat but not worth the price." about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

sears-feed — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:00:21 GMT

This baby works great. i got it free during a special when I purchased a garage door opener- now that's a good price. It works for all four of us here- that's the maximum prints that it works with. Opens the door and closes it with a swipe of the finger. Easy to set up and opens by sliding up instead of flipping open....

Pepper123 says "Not useful at all. Not worth the money" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

sears-feed — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:02 GMT

I was very excited to buy this product for my kids so I would not have to worry about them forgetting their keys all the time. I progrmmed their fingers and they enrolled fine. But the machine does not consistently open. It works for about 1% of the time at the most. Not worth anyones time unfortunately. The kids are very frustrated with it. I just want it to work for them. I paid the money and it does not do what it is supposed to do. I would like someone to contact me as well to get my money back. I really really wanted this to work and we are all so disapointed in this product. My kids are 12, 13 and 18 etc. It does not even work for the 18 year old....

ChristopherH says "Good Finger Reader" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

sears-feed — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:15:02 GMT

Very satisfied with the finger print reader and the simplicity of programming it. Just make sure that your finger is clean when you program it/use it and try to keep it out of direct sunlight for maximum readability success....

ComputerGeekMD says "Safe and easy" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

sears-feed — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:45:13 GMT

I read a couple reviews and like the idea. So I went to sears.com but the price is $119.99. I waited until it was on sell and purchase it for $69.99 plus tax. Then pick it up at local Sears Store. However, it does not work with my Lift Master. So I went back to purchase the Universal Receiver for $19.99. I installed and completed within 30 minutes. Everyone in my family love it. I don't have to worry that my kid will give the code to anyone. I even installed fingerprint keyless entry for my door. So I don't have to worry that my kid will lost the key. Great security compares with the price I paid....

clg98ta says "Doesn't work well with child sized fingers..." about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

sears-feed — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:45:27 GMT

This device works well for adults. My wife and I can open the garage door with a single swipe. However, I really bought it for my kids (6 and 8) to use after school, in case I'm not home yet. The scanner seems to have trouble reading small fingers. Even when I hold their finger and swipe it slowly and carefully, it still fails to read 8 times out of ten. My kids get frustrated swiping their finger over and over and over... Its not that the print doesn't match - it just doesn't read it and they get the RETRY light....

FrankV says "Finger Print Remote Opener" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

sears-feed — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:30:06 GMT

Was easy to program. Holds up to 4 finger prints. Attaches with 2 wood screws....

NC2978 says "Excellent Product" about Craftsman EntryEase Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad

sears-feed — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:30:02 GMT

Extremely easy to use right out of the package. I had my family of four enrolled in a matter of minutes and had it programmed immediately after with no problems. Not too bad of a price for $99 with 10% off at the store. However, after I got home and looked it up on line I saw where Sears is offering $30 off if you purchase this on line, which would have made it $69 plus shipping. Considering what you will pay for a keypad remote, this is a good deal for $69 if you're willing to order it on line and wait for the shipping....