Converting Schlage BE469 zwave smart deadbolt from batteries to wire

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So I got fed up of constatnly needing to replace the batteries in my smart deadbolt lock, so I decided to convert it to a wired connection/backup battery. So far been working for over a month. Even tested the backup battery (which is rechargeable) and it ran for several days (next test is to see what the max amount of days).

Hardware needed:

  1. YX850 Power failure automatic switching: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000030742166.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.212.60b2180288MsiF

  2. 5V Lithium Battery Rechargeable: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005930716695.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.217.60b2180288MsiF

  3. type 9V Battery Snap Connector: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005930716695.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.217.60b2180288MsiF

  4. 5V transformer

  5. wire (from the pcb board to the lock)

I ran the wire inside my door so I bought this piece as well:

  1. Door Loop Electric Exposed Mounting Protection: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001568585310.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.223.3a0818021ssULp

I’ll try to post some images of my setup once I get a chance.

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Just out of curiosity, how long were your batteries lasting? I had a BE469 for 8 years and had to replace the batteries only once a year. I’m now using a BE469+ as a warranty replacement of my BE469 for maybe the last 2 months and batteries are still full. We are doing at least 2 motorized lock (1 from the keypad and one from an automation) + 1 motorized unlock per day (plus a maybe 1 or 2 manual lock/unlock which also cause the unit to transmit a z-wave report).

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Every 2-3 months.

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I’m not sure how other people get such long periods between battery changes. I am also in the 2-3mth category - it is our front door and is locked and unlocked at least twice a day and more on weekends as we head out and back. I also guess rechargeable batteries offer less use - albeit I use good quality black Eneloops for the job. So also considering hardwiring it.

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1). Make sure the latch latches with ZERO force if yihr latch finds resistance at all it hits UI power mode which takes 3-4x the power tk drive

  1. make sure there’s a beaming capable repeating device very close to the lock tk avoid signal issues.

  2. don’t use rechargeables

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My setup been running flawlessly ever since converting to wire, we had several power failures here and there and the rechargeable battery kicked in automatically.

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