SwitchBot Smart Lock, Bluetooth Electronic Deadbolt, Keyless Entry Door Lock, Smart Lock for Front Door, Compatible with WiFi Bridge (Sold Separately), Keyless Lock Fits Your Existing Deadbolt

Works well goid value

I don't typically write reviews, but my experience with the SwitchBot Smart Lock has been so positive that I felt compelled to share. As a renter, I needed a smart lock solution that didn't require any modifications to the existing deadbolt or lock, and this product was perfect for that. Installation was a breeze, and the lock's Bluetooth connectivity made setting it up and connecting it to my phone fairly simple. It has worked flawlessly for the few months I've been using it, and I am genuinely impressed. After such a great experience with the Smart Lock, I decided to expand my SwitchBot ecosystem and purchased their Blind Tilt (motorized blinds controller), Hub 2, and smart light bulbs. These products have also proven to be high-quality, affordable, and easy to integrate with other smart home systems. SwitchBot is definitely a brand to watch, and I recommend their products to anyone looking to add convenience and smart functionality to their home!

Works fine, get the new one LockPro Muuuuch better

Overall, this smart door lock does what it is supposed to do. Installation was straightforward, although longer than most IOT smart products due to having to fit it to the lock and the door. Other reviewers noted that the lock jammed for them. I can see how this happens, and I can suggest a workaround. The problem is that the latch turning part of the device is too loose for some doors, and it results in the device getting into a bad position with the latch. For my door, I used some tape to keep the mechanism from falling into a bad position. Switchbot ought to update the mechanism to clamp onto the latch or stick to it in some manner to prevent this from happening. Doing so would also fix another problem with this device that I describe next. This product has a feature that detects if your door is locked or unlocked. This feature works very well if you always use the Switchbot app to lock or unlock your door, or if you lock and unlock your door from the inside. However, if you lock or unlock your door from the outside (such as by using the key) then the switchbot will fail to properly detect if the door is locked or unlocked. This happens because of the gap between the turning mechanism and the door latch itself. That gap means that opening and closing the door with the key will not fully turn the mechanism of the Switchbot (it might go only 80% for instance) even though the actual door latch is fully turned. Switchbot could also solve this problem with software, but I think the better solution would be a tighter fit on the door latch as mentioned above.

Fabulous idea! So glad my neighbor told me about it! I used to think I couldn't avail myself of the convenience of keyless entry because my landlord would never allow me to drill holes. But this device does not impregnate the door at all! It's removable and I could take it with me if I moved. Genius!