Do any locks prioritize access control, but not security?

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Do any locks prioritize access control, but not security? - Lemmy.World

I have a few sneaky tiptoeing but loveable miscreants as part of my family and I would like to keep them out of my office. I’m sure some of you can relate. My problem is that most of the locks I’m finding are big, heavy, super-secure deadbolts. I don’t care about the actual security, I just want a simple interior lock that I can open with a pin/NFC/fingerprint and also log entry and exits in HA. Does anyone know of a lock that’s more “lightweight” than the common options. After all, if they make it into my office there will be evidence all over in the form of fingerprints on the window of my PC case! :-D. I just need a mild deterrent. The wife already nixed a motion sensor turning all the lights red and triggering horror movie sounds.

I’ve used this handle before that sounds like it would suit your needs. Of course it also requires Zigbee or Z-wave connected to your HA setup if you want to log locking/unlocking in HA.
912 SmartCode Electronic Tustin Lever with Zigbee Technology

SmartCode 912 Lever | The SmartCode touchpad smart lock lever with Home Connect technology enables the lock to wirelessly communicate with other devices in home.

Yeah, I have the same on my office door.