00:00So, my front door lock finally gave up on me last month, and instead of paying a locksmith
00:04200 bucks, I went down a rabbit hole of RFID keypad access control kits.
00:09And honestly?
00:11I'm kinda shocked at how cheap these things have gotten.
00:14These are the little keypads you see on office doors and apartment buildings, tap a card,
00:19punch a code, you're in.
00:21I tested and researched a bunch, and these five are the ones actually worth your money
00:25right now.
00:26Let's get into it.
00:28First up, the RFID Metal Access Control EM Card Reader Keypad.
00:33The big selling point here is that metal housing, this thing is built like a tank, which matters
00:38a lot if it's going outside or somewhere people are going to be mashing buttons all day.
00:42It handles up to 2,000 users on the 125 kHz standard, so unless you're running a small
00:48hotel, you're never going to hit that ceiling.
00:51And the price?
00:53$7.80
00:55Over 4,600 of these have sold with a solid 4.5 rating.
01:00For under 8 bucks to get a metal, commercial-style keypad on your door, that's honestly kind of
01:05ridiculous.
01:07Next, the RFID Access Control Opener with the EMID Card System.
01:12What I really like about this one is the add and delete MasterCard setup.
01:17Instead of fumbling through programming menus every time someone new needs access, you just
01:21tap the MasterCard, tap the new fob, done.
01:25Takes about 5 seconds.
01:27It supports 1,500 users and runs $10.10.
01:32And check this, it's sitting at a perfect 5-star rating with over 4,500 sold.
01:38That's rare.
01:39If you want the easiest setup experience out of this whole list, this is the one I'd grab.
01:45Coming in third, the M203 125 kHz RFID Access Control Keypad.
01:51This is kind of the sweet spot pick.
01:54It's got a nice clean keyboard layout, supports 1,500 users, and works as a full door lock
01:59opener system right out of the box.
02:02$9.50, 4.8 stars, over 4,300 sold.
02:07What sells me on this one is the button feel.
02:10A lot of these budget keypads have mushy, unresponsive keys, and reviewers consistently
02:14call this one out for being tactile and responsive.
02:18Small thing, but you're pressing those buttons every single day.
02:22Now if you want the smart home version, the 5YOA Wi-Fi Tuya Access Control System is the
02:27upgrade pick.
02:28This connects to the Tuya app, so you can unlock your door remotely from your phone, let the
02:33dog walker in from work, buzz in a delivery, whatever.
02:37It's waterproof, it works with both magnetic locks and electric strike locks, and it comes
02:42as a complete set.
02:44$21.32
02:46Yeah, it's triple the price of the others, but you're getting phone control and remote
02:51access for the cost of a pizza.
02:534.9 stars across 4,000 sales speaks for itself.
02:57And rounding it out, the RFID keypad access control system with the waterproof cover.
03:03This is the budget champion at $7.60, the cheapest on the list.
03:08The standout here is that included waterproof cover, which honestly a lot of these kits skip.
03:14If your keypad is mounted outside and exposed to rain, that cover is the difference between
03:18a keypad that lasts 5 years and one that dies in 6 months.
03:22It comes with key fobs included, 4.6 stars, nearly 3,800 sold.
03:28Great pick for a gate, a shed, or a side entrance.
03:32Alright, that's the list.
03:34All 5 links are down in the description with the current prices, so go check them out before
03:39the deals move.
03:40If this helped you out, hit that like button and subscribe, I do these roundups every week.
03:46Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one.
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