Veise VE-100 Keyless Entry Deadbolt with Lever Handles: specs and fit

The Veise VE-100 is a keypad deadbolt sold with two lever handles. It's a straightforward electronic lock: you enter a code on a backlit keypad instead of turning a key, and there is no app or Wi-Fi to set up. That makes it a simple option for a front door, a side door or a room that several people use.

How the keypad works

Veise says the backlit keypad is responsive and easy to read in the dark. The lock stores 20 individual codes of 4 to 10 digits, so family members and regular visitors can each have their own. A one-time password can be shared with someone such as a pet sitter, housekeeper or delivery person. A physical backup key is also included for times when the batteries or keypad let you down.

Longer codes are generally harder to guess, and separate codes make it easy to remove one person's access without changing everyone else's.

Auto-lock and anti-peeping

The door can lock itself 10 to 99 seconds after it closes, or you can long-press any key for 2 seconds to lock it manually. Auto-locking helps if you often forget to lock up behind you. The anti-peeping passcode feature typically allows extra digits to be typed before or after the real code, which makes it harder for someone watching to work out what it is.

Weather and battery life

Veise lists IP54 water resistance, which in general means protection against dust ingress and splashing water. It is not designed for submersion. The lock runs on four AA batteries and has a low-battery indicator. Veise says that with up to 10 uses a day the batteries last more than 300 days, although real life depends on climate and how often the door is used.

Finish and styling

The listing describes a retro look with an oval-shaped lever handle, offered in oil-rubbed bronze (the listing for this version shows satin nickel). Veise suggests it for front, back, side, bedroom and garage doors, laundry doors and short-term rental rooms. Check which finish you're getting so that it matches your other hardware.

Installation and door sizes

No extra drilling is needed on a door already prepared for a standard deadbolt. Veise says you can install and program it yourself with a screwdriver. The listed fit is:

• Latch (backset): adjustable from 2.36 to 2.76 inches (60 to 70 mm)
• Door thickness: 1.38 to 2 inches (35 to 50 mm)
• Bore hole diameter: 2.13 inches (54 mm)

The lock package weighs about 3.6 lb (1.6 kg). Follow the manual and any local building rules, particularly for fire-rated or exit doors.

Who it suits

It suits people who want keyless entry without a smartphone app, such as families, small rental rooms and offices that hand out a few codes. If you want remote access, access logs or phone-based sharing, a Wi-Fi or app-based lock is a different kind of product.

What to check before you buy

• Door measurements: compare backset, thickness and bore hole to the figures above.
• Number of users: it holds 20 codes, so make sure that is enough.
• Finish: confirm the finish and handing you want.
• Batteries: four AA batteries are needed; plan to replace them when the indicator warns.
• Backup access: keep the spare key somewhere secure but accessible.

The short version

• A keypad deadbolt with two lever handles and a backlit keypad.
• 20 codes of 4 to 10 digits, one-time codes and a backup key.
• Auto-lock after 10 to 99 seconds; anti-peeping code entry.
• IP54 water resistance; four AA batteries.
• Measure your door before choosing it.

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