The Aqara locks look particularly useful and flexible, but I have a particular requirement for security… no physical key. I know this seems risky because you think “what is if runs out of power?” I have another manufacturer without a physical key (it offers an option to unlock with a 9 volt battery if it’s dead). It’s older and may be due for an upgrade.
If there is no option without a physical key hole, has anyone managed to disable said key hole without damaging the rest of the lock?
Not that I’m aware of, but most have the actual key lock hidden. Like you have to slide a panel to expose it. Probably not what you want, but a possible solution.
The U100 has a method where you can open the front lock and secure the sliding cover with M2~M3 screws. The purpose of this is to prevent people from sliding down the key cover unless they damage the metal cover on the door lock (which is made of zinc alloy, harder than aluminum alloy.