The Alfred DBS2 Home Door Lock works pretty well with my FlexMT (RIP) and my xNT. I will say that the read distance isn’t huge, but in both cases, even if you make contact with the keypad and it registers a number, it then reads the chip and works pretty well. I can post a video if that’s helpful. Also, FWIW, I corresponded with the Alfred folks to get those locks enrolled in my Home Assistant setup (for non-cyborgs, obviously) and they were INSANELY responsive, like same day or next day, so as a brand they seem to be very good.
Can also confirm that the xSIID works with the Alfred DBS2 Home Door Lock 
Bonus points for having Z-Wave capability and a nice rechargeable battery pack. I’m impressed.
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Was your UG4 in MF Classic 4byte SetUp?
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Good question, I dont remember… lemme scan it real quick… yeah, was cloned as a basic MF 1k 4byte
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and it worked for xMagic, that’s weird
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Yeah… I meant to do some more testing with it, but started hitting 50 hour work weeks beginning of Oct.
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UG4 uses UMCs which have timing problems when emulating mifare classics which cause them to not work with a whole host of readers for a variety of reasons
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A couple more devices that work well with the NExT:
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Do you have any repeater stickers for them?
You know where to get them of Hammys latest thread inbthe DT Club
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I have plenty of Hammy’s repeater stickers, but they are not necessary for these 2 devices. It’s hard to show while filming but both the padlock and the doorbell read very quickly in person.
I know @tac0s has the 3rd gen eGeeTouch padlock and he mentioned that it didn’t read his NExT reliably until he put a repeater sticker on it, but I can unlock and remove the 4th gen padlock on my shed with just one hand while I’m carrying stuff to put in storage in my other hand
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In case it helps anyone, here is the sweet spot for the placement of xSeries tags on the G4 Doorbell Pro
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I can confirm the G4 Doorbell Pro also works with my FlexUG4 when configured as NTAG216 or MF Classic.
I believe @StarGazer1258 got his working with an xSIID.
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Works with both my xM1 and xSIID. Haven’t tested my Spark 2 yet, but it seems it’s just reading the UID, so I bet it’ll work too.
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Can confirm that the Wincent portable gun safe will work with the xSIID with some light “hacking”. A @Hamspiced repeater is needed to get full functionality, but the tear down process only requires a Phillips screwdriver. Once torn apart, CAREFULLY pry up the pcb antenna board (I gouged it up with a flathead and had to repair it) and then place the repeater between it and the shell. Once reassembled I’m able to get reliable reads.
I didn’t pay full price ($100) - they had a 50% off coupon for BF.
The cards it comes with are MF Classic, so I believe it’s just reading UIDs. Other 13.56 implants should work as well.
EDIT forgot to mention that it’s rechargeable with USB-C and appears to have a pretty normal battery pack inside with plenty of room for upgrades, should you decide to give it some more longevity.
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Thank you @amal !
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My order for this should come today:
I shall attempt to get it to work with my xMagic, and have some of Hammy’s repeater stickers on hand if it needs a little help.
Say it works flawlessly with my xMagic (I believe it takes classic 1k cards), any other info I need to give you guys here to add to the sheet?
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If you have any other implants you can try it with.
Even test cards, and we can add a note in the cell, I’ll normally add a TBC for that scenario
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Sick. I’ll try:
MF 1k (xMagic, and if that doesn’t work then fobs and CUID cards. If it does I will assume they do too)
NTAG 2xx (NExT, V1ntage ring, and if those don’t work I have some {215 I think} stickers around here somewhere)
T5577 (I believe its supposed to be an HF product, but who knows!, I’ll test what’s above and some cards)
I’ll figure out what cards it comes with too
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