Brand | ULTRALOQ |
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Special Feature | 360° Fingerprint ID with AI , Smartphone Control From Anywhere with Extra Ultraloq WiFi Bridge, 7 Ways to Unlock, Auto Lock & Auto Unlock, Glove-friendly Anti-peep Keypad, Highest Commercial Level of Security and Durability, No Drilling Required |
Lock Type | Smart Lock |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.95 x 2.95 x 1.22 inches |
Material | Zinc |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home/Airbnb/Hotel/Office/Apartment |
Style | Fingerprint + Bluetooth |
Color | Black with Satin Nickel |
Finish Type | Brushed |
Included Components | ULTRALOQ Smart Lock with Fingerprint Scanner and Hidden Key Hole, Mounting Hardware, Backup Key, AA Alkaline Batteries, User Guide |
Controller Type | SmartThings;Amazon Alexa;Google Assistant;IFTTT;iOS |
Shape | Rectangular |
Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
Control Method | App |
Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Manufacturer | ULTRALOQ |
Part Number | U-Bolt Pro |
Item Weight | 3 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 2.95 x 2.95 x 1.22 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | U-Bolt Pro |
Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | Fingerprint + Bluetooth |
Finish | Brushed |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 1 |
Certification | ANSI Grade 1 |
Special Features | 360° Fingerprint ID with AI , Smartphone Control From Anywhere with Extra Ultraloq WiFi Bridge, 7 Ways to Unlock, Auto Lock & Auto Unlock, Glove-friendly Anti-peep Keypad, Highest Commercial Level of Security and Durability, No Drilling Required |
Usage | Outside; Professional; Front Door; Home; Residential; Commercial |
Batteries Included? | Yes |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
Warranty Description | 18 months electronic warranty and lifetime mechanical warranty |
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Brand | ULTRALOQ |
Special Feature | 360° Fingerprint ID with AI , Smartphone Control From Anywhere with Extra Ultraloq WiFi Bridge, 7 Ways to Unlock, Auto Lock & Auto Unlock, Glove-friendly Anti-peep Keypad, Highest Commercial Level of Security and Durability, No Drilling Required See more |
Lock Type | Smart Lock |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.95 x 2.95 x 1.22 inches |
Material | Zinc |
About this item
- 7-in-1 Keyless Entry Door Lock: Touch and Go 360° Fingerprint ID + Anti-peep Keypad + Smartphone App + Auto Unlock + Shake to Open + Compatible with Apple Watch + Mechanical Key
- 360° Live Fingerprint ID: Just one touch to unlock your smart lock. No more fumbling around for keys. Stores up to 100 fingerprints. Up to 50 customizable 4-8 digit codes for backup.
- APP Control & Share Ekeys: Smart locks enable you to lock, unlock, manage access rights, view access logs of who's entered and exactly when they did remotely using smartphone app and authorize family members, guests, or tenants to unlock doors using the app via Bluetooth. Additionally, they allow for password setting and provide convenient access management. Note: With the ULTRALOQ bridge (sold separately), these features are available when you are away from home. Connectivity: 2.4GHz WiFi only.
- Auto Lock and Auto Unlock: Smart Lock automatically locks on a preset timer and unlocks when you arrive at your door with your smartphone in your pocket. Utilize the "ULTRALOQ" button on your keyboard to "One Touch Lock". Low battery alert via app. Add random digits to protect your passcode from prying eyes. With the backlit keypad, entry your home easily even at night.
- Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant. Works with SmartThings and IFTTT. ULTRALOQ Bridge Required(sold separately).
- Certified Highest Security and Durability: Meets ANSI Grade 1 Standard. Proven for up to 35 times strength of standard residential locks along with a 7 times longer lifespan. IP65 rated dust and weatherproof external Smart Lock built to withstand heat and cold.
- DIY Installation: ULTRALOQ Smart deadbolt fits on most US standard left-handed or right-handed doors. Replace your current deadbolt with just a screwdriver in 10 mins. Backed by Ultraloq, world’s leading smart lock brand with more than 1 million happy American users.
- Plus lifetime mechanical warranty and 18 months electronic warranty. Lifetime online phone support from Monday to Friday 7 AM to 6 PM PST and 24/7 after-sales email service.
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Product Description
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Lightning-fast Fingerprint ID with AI
Featured with 360° Live Fingerprint ID. Unlocks in Just 0.3 seconds with 99.8% accuracy.
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Smartphone App Remote Control
Within the bluetooth range, open the smartphone app to unlock your Smart Lock from anywhere.
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Smart Auto Unlock
Hands Full? Smart Lock auto unlocks when you arrive at your door with your smartphone in your pocket
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Anti-peep Tactile Keypad
Add random digits to protect your passcode from prying eyes.Easy to use with the backlight at night.
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Compatible with Apple Watch
Within the Bluetooth range, Just turn on your Applewatch and tap the screen to unlock the smart lock
Increased Security
No more wondering if your door is locked and closed. With the Auto Lock feature, Ultraloq Smart Lock will auto lock behind you on a preset timer.
More Enhanced Remote Features with ULTRALOQ WiFi Bridge, Sold Separately
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Smart Notification
Get instant alerts every time someone unlocks your Smart Lock. You are always informed of the door status when your kids are back home from school.
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Manage Users
Knows who has the access to your lock and how. Remotely Add or delete users any time you want.
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Log Record
You can see a Log of who’s entered and exactly when they did from your smartphone.
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Babysitters, dog walkers and cleaners
Limited by weekday and hour. Can be used recurringly within set weekdays and hours.
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Airbnb guests
Limited by date and hour. Can always be used within the range set and auto expires.
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Delivery man, contractors or service people
Assign a one time access for a single entry into your home.
Works with Multiple Smart Home Systems, Extra ULTRALOQ WiFi Bridge Required
U-Bolt Pro | Bolt Fingerprint | U-Bolt Pro WiFi | U-Bolt WiFi | U-Bolt with WiFi Bridge | Recommended AA Batteries | Recommended WiFi Bridge | |
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Price
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Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Built-in WiFi | Built-in WiFi/Bluetooth | Built-in WiFi/Bluetooth | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | — | — |
Works with Apple HomeKit
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Fingerprint ID
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Auto Unlock
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Work with Alexa/Google etc.
| ULTRALOQ WiFi Bridge Required | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
Share Ekey & Code
| ULTRALOQ WiFi Bridge Required | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
Auto Lock
| Locks on a preset timer | Locks when the door closes | Locks when the door closes | Locks when the door closes | Locks on a preset timer | — | — |
Door Sensor For Door Status
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MicroUSB For Emergency Power
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Free Web Portal Control
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ASIN | B07WCW8M72 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,656 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #29 in Deadbolts |
Date First Available | August 13, 2019 |
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Easy to install | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Lock Feature | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Fingerprint reader | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.4 |
Alexa integration | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
Value for money | — | — | 5.0 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
Sold By | Ultraloq | Outletsofficial | U-tec Direct | U-tec Home | EufyHome | Ultraloq |
lock type | Smart Lock | Keypad | Z-wave Door Lock | Deadbolt, Combination Lock, Keypad | Keypad, Biometric | Deadbolt, Combination Lock |
material | Zinc | Zinc | Zinc | Zinc | Aluminum | Zinc |
shape | Rectangular | Square | Square | Rectangular | — | Rectangular |
finish type | Brushed | Brushed | Brushed | Brushed | — | Brushed |
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Customers like the appearance of the lock, mentioning it has a very nice look. They appreciate the ease of installation. However, some customers have trouble hooking up to WiFi. They also differ on performance, battery life, value, print quality, and quality.
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Customers find the installation of the lock to be easy. They mention that it's simple to program and use, and the app makes it convenient. They also appreciate the simplicity and features of the product.
"...Installation was simple too! I just really, really, really like this lock if you can't tell by now - and I hope you will too." Read more
"...The physical installation is as easy as any other traditional, non-smart door lock...." Read more
"...Installation is quite easy but robust. To lock and unlock door, it provides multiple options vix finger scan, passcode and your phone proximity...." Read more
"This is a really smart lock. It’s easy to install and the company has a great customer service...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the lock. They say it has a nice look and is better designed. Some mention that the matte black is beautiful and it's much less bulky than their last keypad. They also say it matches well with their black handles and that it'll last for years to come.
"...This is intelligently designed and I'm confident that it's working as intended...." Read more
"...The lock itself works flawlessly and is well designed...." Read more
"...The matte black is beautiful and it's much less bulky than our last keypad...." Read more
"Easy to install, app is easy to use. Sleek and minimalistic. Fits onto to wooden door and metal screen door...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the lock. Some mention it's a pretty decent lock with great features. They say it instantly unlocks the door when they pull into the driveway. However, others say that their first lock started failing after a year and started draining the battery.
"...And when I pull into my driveway, the locks instantly unlock so I do not even have to take the keys out of my pocket to get inside...." Read more
"...dependability aren’t there; so some more research showed they were good quality and reliable and watched videos showing how fast fingerprint reader..." Read more
"...whatever reason if the bolt does not go all the way you get a doorlock jammed error, and the remote functions of the door are halted until it gets "..." Read more
"...Again, worth the price. It also comes with the option to charge the lock via a USB connection but I don't regular carry a powerpack around to..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the lock. Some mention it works pretty well so far, has no issues with it doing what was expected, and the app works well. However, others say that it doesn't work every time, picks the most inopportune times not to work, and that the reader stopped working one day.
"...Work perfectly, no problems at all...." Read more
"...No issues with it doing/not doing what was expected. Due to COVID, I did turn off the geo-fencing since we work from home now...." Read more
"...thumb for some reason, or perhaps the lock is dead and the number pad cannot function - I can just flip down the lid and insert my traditional house..." Read more
"...the Bluetooth phone app and it does work fast and easily works within 20 feet very reliably...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the print quality of the lock. Some mention that the fingerprint reader is so-so, reliable, and convenient, while others say that they have issues with the reader, auto unlock issues, and fingerprint issues. Some reviewers also mention that it only picks up their print once every 4 or 5 tries, and only on one hand.
"...You can only store 2 fingerprints per user, but if you want to scan more for yourself, just create a ‘fake additional user’ and presto, but I can’t..." Read more
"...More on that below. All of the other features are great: fingerprints, codes/profiles, unlock from anywhere via the wi-fi bridge, auto-lock..." Read more
"...Some reviewers have mentioned issues with the fingerprint reader. Often I have to put my finger twice before it recognizes it. Nothing more...." Read more
"...Biometrics, PIN, and geo-based auto-unlock. Biometrics seem to work flawlessly provided you set it up properly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the lock. Some mention that it's well worth the price, while others say that it is not worth the money.
"...dropping more than half a grand... and without a doubt, it's been 100% worth it...." Read more
"...an add-on feature, and while it technically works, it is almost not worth it...." Read more
"...Still, I WOULD NOT HESITATE to BUY THIS LOCK AGAIN!!!!! Totally worth the money...." Read more
"...Completely worth the price for that alone...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the lock. Some mention that it works great, while others say that it eats batteries quickly.
"...It will drain batteries far quicker than advertised. I installed my Ultraloq 11/29/2019 and it need new batteries by 3/1/2020...." Read more
"...So far they've been great! The app works well, batteries last a few months before needing to be replaced...." Read more
"...the locks I bought being a malfunctioning unit and was draining the battery pretty quickly...." Read more
"...We have an outlet near our door for the bridge and it gives better battery life...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the lock. They mention that the app cannot connect to the lock, and it takes a long time to connect to it. Some customers also say that the Alexa integration is terrible.
"...A couple of negatives: the app does take a few seconds (nothing major) to connect with the lock over Wifi...." Read more
"...Worked great for the first 19 months then stopped connecting to the app and all the settings went back to the basic settings...." Read more
"...Works the same. The kit comes with the wi-fi bridge. Once connected and set up on the wi-fi, the feature works...." Read more
"...love that it unlocks the door once I’m in proximity, but it takes awhile for it to do so...." Read more
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Just purchased a 3rd Ubolt Pro but this time with a WIFI bridge. The dead bolt on this new one is phyisicaly different from my other two which suggests this company is continuing to improve on there product.. Connection through internet is not the fastest but so far reliable. Fortunately for me since purchasing this 3rd Ubolt I found that my 2nd Ubolt that had the constant blinking when unlocked was actually a malfunction. Blinking while unlocked should only happen when auto lock is enabled. (Doesn't state this in in manual). I suppose this explaines why that Ubolt's battery wasn't lasting long. That lock was fixed by a manual firmware update that was provided to me after I inquired about the lock's blinking behavior. I no longer use these in Stand Alone mode. They are much easier to manage using the app. My 2 older locks are going strong and I am hoping this new one will do the job just as well. Ultraloq customer service is quick to respond even though it is through email. They have not had any trouble resolving any of my issues. Great product and company!
Update: 1/6/21
I wanted to wait a bit before updating to make sure the replacement part held up... So a little over 1 month after installing the flat buttoned version it failed. The fingerprint reader died but the physical buttons and of the key still worked. I sent a warranty repair request via email to the company and recieved a replacement part within a few days to a week. Response time was quick and painless. So far so good with the replacement fingerprint reader. Ill keep updating if anything else goes wrong.
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Its such a good lock I bought a second one. To my suprise the second one is physically different. There obviously has been a hardware update. But there is no mentioned of it on the manufacturer's website or the Amazon website. I included pictures of both locks. I'm assuming the lock with the indented inside handle and clear plastic number buttons is the older version and the one with the flat inside lock handle and black rubber numbers is the new version. Both locks are packaged with the same clear button version pictured on the box. Aside from the physical differences they also have firmware version differences. The clear button lock has a version number of V1.51 and the black rubber button is V1.55, both show to have the latest firmware when using the phone app. They work the same on the app and in standalone mode. The only functional difference I have noticed is that the black rubber buttoned lock flashes a red light every 3 to 5 seconds when in the unlocked position. The clear buttoned one does not flash its light when left unlocked.
What interested me most was the finger print reader which works incredibly well and fast. I primary have these locks on standalone mode and have no interest in remotely unlocking from my phone, but I did play with the Bluetooth phone app and it does work fast and easily works within 30 feet very reliably.
I really wish I knew there were two different versions because I do like how the other one flashes while unlocked. It is hard to see the lock position at night with dim light due to the whole thing being black but the red light makes it very clear it is open. I am hoping both versions of this lock are equally durable and last for many years, only time will tell. Over all at the moment I feel this is a good buy no matter which one you end up with.
Just purchased a 3rd Ubolt Pro but this time with a WIFI bridge. The dead bolt on this new one is phyisicaly different from my other two which suggests this company is continuing to improve on there product.. Connection through internet is not the fastest but so far reliable. Fortunately for me since purchasing this 3rd Ubolt I found that my 2nd Ubolt that had the constant blinking when unlocked was actually a malfunction. Blinking while unlocked should only happen when auto lock is enabled. (Doesn't state this in in manual). I suppose this explaines why that Ubolt's battery wasn't lasting long. That lock was fixed by a manual firmware update that was provided to me after I inquired about the lock's blinking behavior. I no longer use these in Stand Alone mode. They are much easier to manage using the app. My 2 older locks are going strong and I am hoping this new one will do the job just as well. Ultraloq customer service is quick to respond even though it is through email. They have not had any trouble resolving any of my issues. Great product and company!
Update: 1/6/21
I wanted to wait a bit before updating to make sure the replacement part held up... So a little over 1 month after installing the flat buttoned version it failed. The fingerprint reader died but the physical buttons and of the key still worked. I sent a warranty repair request via email to the company and recieved a replacement part within a few days to a week. Response time was quick and painless. So far so good with the replacement fingerprint reader. Ill keep updating if anything else goes wrong.
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Original review:
Its such a good lock I bought a second one. To my suprise the second one is physically different. There obviously has been a hardware update. But there is no mentioned of it on the manufacturer's website or the Amazon website. I included pictures of both locks. I'm assuming the lock with the indented inside handle and clear plastic number buttons is the older version and the one with the flat inside lock handle and black rubber numbers is the new version. Both locks are packaged with the same clear button version pictured on the box. Aside from the physical differences they also have firmware version differences. The clear button lock has a version number of V1.51 and the black rubber button is V1.55, both show to have the latest firmware when using the phone app. They work the same on the app and in standalone mode. The only functional difference I have noticed is that the black rubber buttoned lock flashes a red light every 3 to 5 seconds when in the unlocked position. The clear buttoned one does not flash its light when left unlocked.
What interested me most was the finger print reader which works incredibly well and fast. I primary have these locks on standalone mode and have no interest in remotely unlocking from my phone, but I did play with the Bluetooth phone app and it does work fast and easily works within 30 feet very reliably.
I really wish I knew there were two different versions because I do like how the other one flashes while unlocked. It is hard to see the lock position at night with dim light due to the whole thing being black but the red light makes it very clear it is open. I am hoping both versions of this lock are equally durable and last for many years, only time will tell. Over all at the moment I feel this is a good buy no matter which one you end up with.
Basically you need to make sure your the hole in the door frame has at least 1" depth or you will keep getting the door jammed error message and will be only able to open the door locally. Not only that but while the door is the jammed state you keep getting an annoying beep that will make you fix the thing really fast.
With the bad stated, all other functions are really nice. You can add users remotely and provide them access with a code or through the app, which is very neat. Those users can be main users or temporary ones. The main users will have access 24/7, while with the temporary ones you can assign particular times at which they are allowed to open the door. Very nice.
The title of this review makes a reference to the Schlage smart doorlock because I bought one of those a few years ago, and while it served me well, it doesn't come close to the features of this unit. For once, you cannot add users remotely. Actually, there are actually no users in my version of that doorlock. You simply provide codes and cannot eliminate access to those codes as you wish, which leaves that smart doorlock with way fewer use cases than this UltraLock.
Connecting to the wifi dongle was fast and I made sure to create a Wifi network with 2.4Ghz only. I was once a network engineer (I actually wrote that I am a network engineer and went back and used the past tense because it's been a while since I was in that profession) but I am quite sure mostly any apt technology user will be able to install it.
The physical installation is as easy as any other traditional, non-smart door lock. If you can manage to install a doorlock you will be able to install this one because it is the same.
As for usability and functionality, The users haven’t had any complaints. My mother and sister bought units for them because they liked this so much.
Some reviewers have mentioned issues with the fingerprint reader. Often I have to put my finger twice before it recognizes it. Nothing more. For me, it works perfectly as moving the finger a bit is nothing to me, because the doorlock lets you know immediately that it failed to recognize the fingerprint and you immediately are allowed to put the finger again for a second read that almost always final.
Before I was able to setup my fingerprints at my mother's house I used the app to open the door and it was also a breeze. Work perfectly, no problems at all. The firgerprint is faster and more convenient obviously and will be the preferred option for those users with unrestricted access to the house.
You can also set passcodes to users and there is a neat functionality that adds security and it is that you can type phantom numbers in the code and the doorlock picks the correct numbers and authorizes access. When I say phantom numbers is that if for instance your access code is 12345, you can type xxx12345yyy (with xxx and yyy being any 0 to 9 digits) and the doorlock will recognize the proper access code and will open. This is useful and a very good security practice as peakers and potential intruders will have a harder time figuring out your passcode, as would those potential intruders trying to figure out your codes based on the wear of the buttons (the most used numbers are likely to show more wear than those not used).
What else? I think this it. As you can see, the product is not perfect but it is close, and it doesn’t warrant to deduct a star because it is way better than a 4 out of 5 stars product. If I could give the product a 4.8 stars rating, a solid 95.
Highest recommendation as you will be able to let people in to your house from anywhere, and will also be able to stop allowing them to come in. This is golden to those with homes or apartments being rented for short term stays and those living alone who need to grant access to personnel for whatever reason. Only being able to add users and give them specific times to get in is just way too cool of a feature. Great job.
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Reviewed in Brazil on December 23, 2023
La opción de usar la huella para abrir permite configurar el modo de auto-cerrar activado, así siempre que salimos estamos seguros que se ha cerrado, y es muy fácil volver a abrir si no traemos el teléfono.
El registro de entradas y salidas me permite saber a que horas regresan mis hijos cuando salen...
El único problema lo tuve hace unos días, donde el motor dejo de funcionar, contacte al soporte técnico, y pese a que el producto estaba fuera de garantía, me ofrecieron cambiarlo, lo cual es extraordinario, afortunadamente el sistema volvió a funcionar bien después de dejarlo un dia sin bateria, asi que no fue necesario hacer el cambio, pero me dejaron muy tranquilo en caso de que surja otro problema.
Me gusta el producto, me permite entrar fácilmente cuando llego, nada de llaves ni necesidad de batallar con las cosas que cargo, la puerta se abre sola.
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I have 2 years with this lock, it has worked without problem, the auto unlock mode has worked fine, and is really handy (so far this is the only product I have found with this feature), it is just matter to be sure that the mobile phone is set to allow the application to work in the background, once that is done, it works flawless
The fingerprint option let me to configure the auto lock mode so we are confident the house is locked and it is very simple to unlock it if we do not carry the mobile.
The log has given me the possibility to know when my kids come home, when they go out...
A few days ago I had a problem, the lock motor stop working, the technical support was really quick and responsive, and even if the product was out of the guarantee period they offered to replace it, that is extraordinary. Fortunately, the system was working again after I let it 24 hours without battery, so the exchange was not needed, but my experience with the technical support returned me back the confidence on the product for any future failure.
So far, I love it, very handy, now I can enter when I return home without any effort, I do not need to worry if I have my hands loaded, there is no need to use a key or dial a code, the door unlocks itself!