Amazing lock. I am just worried since I would be using it in an apartment. If for some reason the lock fails to open, and the key is inserted from the inside, the outside inserted key doesn’t even turn. Then you are locked out :( Any way around that?
Yes. With SwitchBot, anything that runs on batteries only uses Bluetooth and can't connect to the internet on its own. (Devices that run on mains or USB have WiFi built-in and don't require the hub. Possibly there are exceptions to this) The hub also allows you to control IR devices (it can duplicate any normal remote), so you can control your TV, aircon etc. remotely.
@@philipcorner574 One exception is if you have Home Assistant installed it can access the lock directly through it's bluetooth connection and with it's automation capability you can do a more things with the lock then even adding switchbots hub allows you to do.
thanks for the video, I have a question though, is it possible when unlocking the door, to keep open in a way I just have to push it from outside the door ? I'm asking that cause from out side my door I cannot open with the doot handle, I need a key, I can use the door hanlde only from inside, so basically I need a key everytime I need to open the door from outside. So it its possible to keep the door open when using the switchbot app to unlock then its good for me
Has anybody been able to enable day-hour based PINs? I need the following Create Permanent PIN - Access Code - NFC Card or Tag Create Termporary PIN - Access Code - NFC Card or Tag MISSING Create Hour Based PIN - Access Code - NFC Card or Tag The Hour Based PIN should enable the start date, the end date and then a calendar to select Monday, start hour - minutes, end hour minutes - or Disable Monday Tuesday, start hour - minutes, end hour minutes - or Disable Tuesday etc etc
How hard and how much time would it taken the swtichbot team to put in a wifi module for 7bucks from example adafruit. Its a a fucking joke that u need to a mini hub that works on IR.
only problem with that is wifi takes a lot of power so the battries would die a LOT quicker then they normally would. That's why it uses bluetooth instead of wifi
@@HATipsByLarry what batteries? the hub is powered. And most of the things it shooting to are connected to. Its the lame ass doorlock thats not. A door lock that dosent work sometimes, kinda important that it works all the time.
@@Glorious_Yell0w The 2 123A batteries in the lock. If you added a wifi module to the lock it would use a lot more power, and the door lock works perfectly with it's bluetooth radio. My home assistant for example picks up the bluetooth signal and integrates perfectly without and need for their hub.
These cheap knock-off deadbolts need to be banned. It’s not a Nest. The Nest was originally created by a guy that worked at Apple. The build quality is fantastic. And it works. That’s why my home uses Nest products - Apple. This is not a Nest.
I'm shocked by this review. This lock is hideous! The materials look cheap and aesthetically it's awful. You do great videos but I'm starting to question whether or not paid sponsorships are influencing your reviews now. Shame-shame-shame.
Thanks Tony, but It's all about perspective, right? :) If you have the budget for a beautiful $300 Smart Lock then by all means it's going to look great. This lock is really going to appeal to someone, on a budget, who's renting and can't physically change the locks. But yes, it's not for everyone. I do try really hard not to let my reviews be influenced in anyway. Sorry, you got that impression.
I have the budget and don't care much about the cost of a smart lock. But this lock has a specific niche. Because you can just take it off with no harm done to your door, aesthetics isn't important for me. When this lock fails, you can instantly fall back to your previous lock-routine. But when a "normal" smart lock fails, I wonder about the inconvenience it brings, the harm done to your door cutting and making additional holes when installing, and then installing a new one who knows how much later... This is a clever "let's try it, and if you don't like it or fails there is no harm done" solution. There is definitely a niche for this lock. I'm hesitating to install a smart lock because I'm not sure how long the life span would be. With this lock it doesn't matter that much. Also useful as a temporary solution until I find the smart lock which I really, really like.
I love suggestions. I love your videos but would appreciate it if you would be kind enough to slow down your explanation for those of us such as myself who, perhaps are trying to follow along. (I Have no problem speaking English., I was born in England. ). Thank you
No, I do not like that lock. Why? Because the lock and keypad both use nonstandard batteries. Exactly what type of batteries are those? No mention of that minor detail. Better hope Amazon does not run out of those batteries. I never seen those batteries at a brick & mortar store. If those were AA or AAA batteries, I would have already ordered the lock. Those batteries are a deal breaker for me.
These are CR123 batteries. Yea, not the standard AA or AAA but i have a few devices throughout the house with them. They are common enough for me now that i have a pack laying around like i would AAs.
You may need to go to different kind of stores, the may not be your standard aa or aaa but the are pretty common my August smart lock uses them. Nothing special on them
Excellent review. Answered every question I had before pulling the trigger.
Amazing lock. I am just worried since I would be using it in an apartment. If for some reason the lock fails to open, and the key is inserted from the inside, the outside inserted key doesn’t even turn. Then you are locked out :(
Any way around that?
Does this slam auto lock When the door closes? So u don’t have to lift the door handle up to lock it
Can't open the shed to get my screwdriver...the lock is buggerd .🤣🍺🍺🍺🍺
And that’s the beauty, your key will still work. Haha
You mentioned too NFC tags with the main body, are those usable with the keypad?
Do you need the hub to be able to use it with Alexa and Google?
Yes. With SwitchBot, anything that runs on batteries only uses Bluetooth and can't connect to the internet on its own.
(Devices that run on mains or USB have WiFi built-in and don't require the hub. Possibly there are exceptions to this)
The hub also allows you to control IR devices (it can duplicate any normal remote), so you can control your TV, aircon etc. remotely.
@@philipcorner574 One exception is if you have Home Assistant installed it can access the lock directly through it's bluetooth connection and with it's automation capability you can do a more things with the lock then even adding switchbots hub allows you to do.
Can a bump key open this lock?
I love the video ! So detailed, thank you ! Plan on being this. Def cost efficient 🥹🥹 and renter friendly. Love the finger scan option
Awesome review man!
Thanks Ben!
thanks for the video, I have a question though, is it possible when unlocking the door, to keep open in a way I just have to push it from outside the door ? I'm asking that cause from out side my door I cannot open with the doot handle, I need a key, I can use the door hanlde only from inside, so basically I need a key everytime I need to open the door from outside.
So it its possible to keep the door open when using the switchbot app to unlock then its good for me
so if your door is steel made, will it still work like charm? the keypad could still signal the lock to open for you?
They look like C123 batteries.
Yes, that's correct.
What if the pairing NEVER finds the app AND there is NO QR code to scan??
Podia ter no Brasil
if you want, you can open doors and locks without google asking for a pin
Has anybody been able to enable day-hour based PINs? I need the following
Create Permanent PIN - Access Code - NFC Card or Tag
Create Termporary PIN - Access Code - NFC Card or Tag
MISSING Create Hour Based PIN - Access Code - NFC Card or Tag
The Hour Based PIN should enable the start date, the end date and then a calendar to select
Monday, start hour - minutes, end hour minutes - or Disable Monday
Tuesday, start hour - minutes, end hour minutes - or Disable Tuesday
etc etc
Gimdow smart lock is a better buy...
How hard and how much time would it taken the swtichbot team to put in a wifi module for 7bucks from example adafruit. Its a a fucking joke that u need to a mini hub that works on IR.
only problem with that is wifi takes a lot of power so the battries would die a LOT quicker then they normally would. That's why it uses bluetooth instead of wifi
@@HATipsByLarry what batteries? the hub is powered. And most of the things it shooting to are connected to. Its the lame ass doorlock thats not. A door lock that dosent work sometimes, kinda important that it works all the time.
@@Glorious_Yell0w The 2 123A batteries in the lock. If you added a wifi module to the lock it would use a lot more power, and the door lock works perfectly with it's bluetooth radio. My home assistant for example picks up the bluetooth signal and integrates perfectly without and need for their hub.
@@HATipsByLarry what is this Home Assistant you are referring?
bah, I bought all this stuff, u can't unlock it via an alexa routine, u can only lock it.
These cheap knock-off deadbolts need to be banned. It’s not a Nest.
The Nest was originally created by a guy that worked at Apple. The build quality is fantastic. And it works. That’s why my home uses Nest products - Apple. This is not a Nest.
Gahhhhh… WTH… dealbreaker on the looks alone.
haha
@@SteveDOES rc
I'm shocked by this review. This lock is hideous! The materials look cheap and aesthetically it's awful. You do great videos but I'm starting to question whether or not paid sponsorships are influencing your reviews now. Shame-shame-shame.
Thanks Tony, but It's all about perspective, right? :)
If you have the budget for a beautiful $300 Smart Lock then by all means it's going to look great.
This lock is really going to appeal to someone, on a budget, who's renting and can't physically change the locks. But yes, it's not for everyone.
I do try really hard not to let my reviews be influenced in anyway. Sorry, you got that impression.
I have the budget and don't care much about the cost of a smart lock. But this lock has a specific niche. Because you can just take it off with no harm done to your door, aesthetics isn't important for me. When this lock fails, you can instantly fall back to your previous lock-routine.
But when a "normal" smart lock fails, I wonder about the inconvenience it brings, the harm done to your door cutting and making additional holes when installing, and then installing a new one who knows how much later...
This is a clever "let's try it, and if you don't like it or fails there is no harm done" solution.
There is definitely a niche for this lock.
I'm hesitating to install a smart lock because I'm not sure how long the life span would be.
With this lock it doesn't matter that much.
Also useful as a temporary solution until I find the smart lock which I really, really like.
I love suggestions. I love your videos but would appreciate it if you would be kind enough to slow down your explanation for those of us such as myself who, perhaps are trying to follow along. (I Have no problem speaking English., I was born in England. ). Thank you
@@GeordiePat1 you can slow the playback speed down
No, I do not like that lock. Why? Because the lock and keypad both use nonstandard batteries. Exactly what type of batteries are those? No mention of that minor detail. Better hope Amazon does not run out of those batteries. I never seen those batteries at a brick & mortar store. If those were AA or AAA batteries, I would have already ordered the lock. Those batteries are a deal breaker for me.
These are CR123 batteries. Yea, not the standard AA or AAA but i have a few devices throughout the house with them. They are common enough for me now that i have a pack laying around like i would AAs.
You may need to go to different kind of stores, the may not be your standard aa or aaa but the are pretty common my August smart lock uses them. Nothing special on them
Cr123 are quite standard for all smarthome devices, so you have to buy anytime soon anyway 😉
Ya easy killer. The batteries are standard. Maybe not for you but they are ubiquitous.