I’m looking to simple query the lock’s Z-Wave codes in a smart app using the typical default z-wave device handler. This is for V2 hubs. This is simply to verify that the code sent was set, it’s impossible to do so easily from what I’ve found so far. I’ve tried using requestCode, getallCodes, and s…

[image] JDRoberts: but the codes can still be queried and decrypted on the other side if desired. Ummm… That’s what I mean by “plain text” - it’s a big no-no. A user may choose to use their ATM PIN as their lock code. Nobody (not even administrators) should ever be able to retrieve a passcod…

Storing in plain text is very different than allowing authorized access. And management of specific lock codes for physical locks is very different from General best practices for digital data passwords. Just as one example, my local 911 services have a file on me (as a medically fragile person) w…

[image] JDRoberts: Just as one example, my local 911 services have a file on me (as a medically fragile person) which includes the lock code to my house. That is considered 2019 best practices for people in similar circumstances, when seconds might count in saving a life. I totally agree that…

Haha wow this has really spiralled. Codes are stored per slot . So if you have a different guest, say every day in a week, you can push a unique code to each slot, and at the end of each day delete the expired slot. What if we need to use the majority of the slots for other important access cod…

@Zach_Feldman OK what Is your use case? Maybe there’s a better way or something that already answers your need. Also if you mention what lock you are using I missed it. As @JDRoberts always says, in home automation model numbers matter. Nathan

[image] Zach_Feldman: My question does remain though which is: how do we verify a code is on the lock if the slots are filled or close to it every time the code is written to? Is it to first delete all codes to start, then write, then check slots filled or not? What function is called to check i…

In the groovy platform it is possible to issue custom zwave commands and request the lock codes. Some of the locks tested have only returned asterisks. Some will return the actual code. We do NOT implement this functionality at a platform level nor do we ever store any lock codes in our platform. G…

[image] jody.albritton: Going forward with the new API model it would not even be possible to do this as we are not supporting get/set lock code as a capability. Support via a public API or at all? What is Smart Lock Guest Access in the new app using to set codes? Groovy?

How to easily query Z-Wave lock for current codes

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jody.albritton (Jody) October 24, 2019, 6:10pm 23

We will eventually support set/delete lock codes via lock code management. Those will be supported capabilities. getCode will not be one of those.

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