For reference Kwisket/Weiser locks, even the basic deadbolts like 980, are ANSI Grade 1. So why would you provide an inferior bolt!?
I'm not complaining about the price. I'm concerned that now there are two points of failure and that not only there is the risk of the electronics not working and randomly stopping (based on your track record of poor product development) but people are putting an inferior mechanical deadbolt on their door which can be broken into easier and possibly fail more than a regular $20 deadbolt from Home Depot.
I would think as a company with such a checkered past you would be more humble instead of attacking your potential user base.
If I recall, to be a true Grade 1 one needs to pass a UL test for your electronics to withstand a minute of fire which requires packing them in sand. We're fine being labeled a Grade 2 if we're using a Grade 1 deadbolt, Grade 1 keyway, and Grade 2 electronics.
Some locksmiths are trying to revoke the Grade 1 rating on those Kwiksets you mentioned because of the Smartkey vulnerability. (Grade 1 requires a certain threshold of "pick proof" and "drill proof" which they argue fails to hold up.) Bolt does not have that same vuln. but you can see what it looks like here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1mmjVvMsGs
That is incorrect. The ANSI grading applies to the mechanical lock, keyway, and cylinder only and that was my question. It has nothing to do with UL testing of the electronics or withstanding fire!
It has to do with how easily one can drill into it, or pry it off with a crowbar, or pick it etc.
The spec is only a few dollars, you might want to buy it from BHMA.
The point is Grade 1 ANSI rating is important and offers security against intrusion. You're offering everyone a Grade 2 bolt and from your response seem to be even confused about the difference between the two.
Your deadbolt as you already said is Grade 2. So now you're saying is Grade 1??!
I'm not complaining about the price. I'm concerned that now there are two points of failure and that not only there is the risk of the electronics not working and randomly stopping (based on your track record of poor product development) but people are putting an inferior mechanical deadbolt on their door which can be broken into easier and possibly fail more than a regular $20 deadbolt from Home Depot.
I would think as a company with such a checkered past you would be more humble instead of attacking your potential user base.