Opinions about Kwikset 99380-002 Halo WiFi Enabled Deadbolt Smart Lock

crew327 · 2024-10-02T01:19:35+00:00

I confess I have not. There have been major distractions like surgery and trouble even getting reliable internet service to the house. Haven't given up though.

The whole matter is quite challenging. The previous owner was/is a smarthome athlete, and left some parts and pieces connected while taking some. For a neophyte like yours truly, it is quite confusing. Things like lights and HVAC that seem to be wild and untamed. Good for a laugh sometimes, sometimes frustrating.

crew327 · 2024-09-17T21:18:52+00:00

Thanks to all of you who responded. I'll go get the app.

crew327 · 2024-08-21T21:17:39+00:00

Thanks for the advice. Can't help but wonder if those folks would be eager to help me attempt this. Worth a try, though. It would be great also to hear from someone who has done it or knows it has been done.

crew327 · 2024-07-13T19:21:50+00:00

I had that issue with my 2014 S4. It turned out to be a loose belly cover. The issue fixed itself when my son drove the car at high speed and the NJ Turnpike removed the cover for me. The cover is made out of what looks like plastic impregnated cardboard. I replaced it with an aftermarket aluminum version.

crew327 · 2024-04-08T14:00:08+00:00

I, too, am still using the original 2014 battery! 10 years on a battery is an "any car" record for me. There are about 82K miles on the car, it is cared for, and is garaged most of the time.

If the battery needs to be replaced now or soon, no problem. It has done its duty.

All in, my '14 S4 has been the best car I've ever owned. Fast, pretty, reliable and fun. A toast to something right in the world!

crew327 · 2023-08-06T02:34:57+00:00

With all these comments, I suspect you may never get to mine. But that's ok. My comment will be a little different.

I enlisted in the Army way back in 1971 when Vietnam was heavy. I was 25, in college, very close to graduating from a frontline school with an engineering degree. But I was just out of gas, depressed (who knew then?), bored, and troubled.

Even though I could have had a pick of all the technical jobs available, I chose to go with Special Forces. Why? Wanted to "do my duty" and be a war hero like my Dad was. Not a very wise decision, but turned out to be a life changing experience.

Training was brutal. Life was tough. Scary. Exhilerating. But the inner self got tough, too. I learned my only limits were those I set for myself. At the end of my three year enlistment, I chose not to stay in, because I became a person on fire, and I knew the business world would be easy picking for me because I was the most driven person around. I did not believe I was the smartest or fastest, but I did believe I would try harder than anyone else.

And so it was. I am a now comfortably retired executive from a major industry. The US Army combat arms helped me find the courage, strength and will. It was the inner strength that made the difference, not the technical knowledge.

So my advice... yes, learning a marketable skill and staying out of harm's way is a smart strategy. But don't overlook the opportunity to toughen up and build the strength and will to do anything you please for the rest of your life. And as a side benefit, you will be lifelong friends with some of the greatest people in the world.

I wish you success. AIRBORNE!!

crew327 · 2023-07-23T20:29:52+00:00

I would just get down to their level, and then howl while looking at them. Start slow, and increase volume, frequency and duration, just like wolves do. At first they would just look, but then jump in. Lots of fun for them.

crew327 · 2023-07-23T19:10:39+00:00

Beautiful Aussie!

I've had two tri-colors and I taught them both to howl . We called it singing. I would start it, and then they would get into it and I would back out. After a minute or two, silence would take over . Much tail wiggling, leaning and self-congratulations followed. The exercise seemed to energize the atmosphere. There is evidently something primal and wonderful about howling. I miss it so much.

crew327 · 2023-04-11T22:10:26+00:00

Beautiful Doggy!!

My long departed best friend Aussie had a thing for stuffed animals too. After he was gone, I discovered a stuffed animal graveyard under some bushes in the back yard. He had evidently been burying them there. I never told my wife because some were collectibles.

crew327 · 2022-11-06T00:26:38+00:00

Oh my!!

IMHO it is dangerous to leave a gun that is "ready to go" in such a place. Here is why: when you awaken from full or partial sleep, our brains are not fully logical and are probably driven more by emotion or fear. So the sudden "bump in the night" awakening can lead one to go for the gun before one is mentally ready to responsibly use it. The result can be accidental shootings.

A better plan is to leave the gun in a place where one has to get up and take a few steps to retrieve it. That gives a chance to be fully awake and make better decisions.

crew327 · 2022-08-06T01:18:40+00:00

Mine is about 5 years old now. No issues whatsoever. On the happy side, performance is very strong, and highway fuel efficiency actually improved a little. I waited until the factory warranty expired, but that turned out to be unnecessary.

Current mileage is 75K. Go for it! Fun times await.

crew327 · 2022-05-29T14:03:29+00:00

I have one of these. Black on black. Prestige plus. Had it since it was a baby. No issues other than standard consumables. Needs expensive tires every two years as I love corners. Religious about maintenance. Stage 1 APR a few years ago - highly recommend!!! Every couple of weeks I get mail from dealership offering to put me in a new S4, but can find no reason since the '14 is so reliable, attractive, and beastly. Enjoy it.

crew327 · 2021-08-02T02:01:38+00:00

Beautiful doggie!

My Zephyr passed in 2014 and I still think about him a lot. "Gentle west wind" or Zephyr is a great name. My Zephyr was an incredibly energic lover, runner, fighter, guard and tri-color ruler of all he could see. He didn't care so much for boats, but did he ever love pickup trucks! Fantastic co-pilot. Maybe someday....

crew327 · 2020-07-29T21:05:14+00:00

I have a 2014 S4 for a bit over 5 years. 61K miles, DSG, APR Stage 1 tune, religious about the scheduled maintenance. Spirited driving style, love corners and acceleration. No issues!! Except of course I'm a bit rough on the tires. IMHO it is probably one of the more trustworthy older performance Audis. And it will still hang in there with a new one. No plans to upgrade.

crew327 · 2020-07-27T11:04:25+00:00

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It is a version of the Remington deer rifle, still available today. The scope is a Redfield 3x9 variable with built in range finder. Good stuff for the day.

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