Level Lock+ Smart Lock + Apple Home Keys Deadbolt

The Level lock is a fantastic idea: easy access to your home using just your device is a worthy goal, especially if there is no bulky external hardware to make it evident that this is an electronic lock. Unfortunately it's simply not ready for prime time. I installed my lock several months ago, and it worked ok for a little while. I would get error messages occasionally, and then it started eating batteries way too fast. I contacted customer support and was advised that the problem lay with the alignment of the lock within the door, or with the pressure exerted by the weather stripping between the door and the frame against the lock. Well, there's not much I can do about the holes that are already drilled in my door (though I did chisel them out a little bit to make sure of a smooth entry of the bolt), and there's not much I can do about weather stripping. Weather stripping is essential to doors and windows to keep bugs out and to keep heating and cooling bills down. per Level's customer support: "Weatherstripping typically creates a tight seal when the door is closed, exerting pressure against the door frame. The thick weather stripping on the right side of the image suggests that when the door is closed, it creates additional pressure against the door frame." Well that's the job of weather stripping. It's supposed to make a tight seal, or else it's not effective, is it? My guess is that the sleek design of the Level lock is the source of its problems. It's powered by a tiny (and expensive!!!) 3V battery that is actually inside the hollow bolt of the lock. That battery is way too weak to overcome the natural friction caused by a tight-fitting door seal! Think about it - do you want a tight door seal between the cozy inside of your house and the bugs, pollution, and extreme temperatures of the outside? I'd submit that if your Level lock is working well, then your door is not sealed properly, and you need to invest in some quality weatherstripping. Your power bills will thank you! It's back to a quality manual lock for me. This tech is not mature enough for home use.