First off, installation was a breeze! I slapped this bad boy onto my sliding patio door (upside down, because why not?) and it worked like a charm. The instructions were clear—shocking for a product with mostly Chinese text—but the English bits saved me.

The remote controls? Legit. I use this as a backup because my main lock is a stubborn dinosaur. Nine months in, and only one remote needed a battery swap. Not bad for the price.

But here’s the tea: NO BATTERIES INCLUDED. Come on, guys. It’s 2023. At least throw in the weird little 12V one it secretly craves. My AAs died fast without it.

Durability? Mixed reviews. Some folks (like me) swear by it—mine’s survived two years with zero drama. Others? Bent rods, dead remotes, and ghosted customer service. Roll the dice, I guess.

Final verdict: If you want a cheap, no-frills remote lock and don’t mind playing battery roulette, go for it. Just maybe keep a spare key handy.