What is a Smart Door Lock System? Detailed explanation.

You’ve surely seen a smart door lock in Kuching by now (at least in catalog or advertisement?). It has become very very common. In this post we will explain the full available features of Smart Door Lock in common

Automatic Locking [MUST HAVE!]

• This is a must-have for any smart door lock in Kuching. You just close the door. And it’s locked for you automatically.
  There are 2 type of auto-locking method
  • By timer: Set a timer (such as 5 seconds). After each unlocking, it will auto lock itself after 5 seconds (even if your door is not closed)
  • By sensor: This is the best. The “smarter” smart door lock. The lock knows when your door is closed, then only it will perform “locking”. If you keep the door open, it won’t lock itself.

6 Ways To Unlock Smart Door Lock

1. Fingerprint
   1. This is the most common, and also the fastest. Really don’t have to carry anything. Just your fingerprint to unlock the lock
   2. Some people who might not have a clear fingerprint will have problem with this method.
   3. For kids, usually need to be 4 years and above for accurate recognition
2. Pincode
   • Same way as ATM, press a pincode usually 6 digit and door open.
   • Also very convenient and essential method of unlocking. No.1 must have for any smart door lock.
   • Still works no matter what happen to other method (finger cut, forget to bring access card, etc)
   • You can even share passcode to any visitor that need to enter. Can be changed anytime
3. Scan-card
   • You’ve used this function before. Where? Hotel. Usually 3 star above hotel will have a scan card lock. That’s how you enter with this function.
   • Suitable for the elderly, they usually disliked passcode or fingerprint. They prefer use card to unlock. If they lost the card, can just delete the card memory from the lock. Re-issue a new card from the lock.
   • Also for your visiting guest. Throw them a card and they return to you when they are leaving
4. Face Recognition
   • This is the latest. Face-scanning technology. Works the same way as iPhone or Samsung face unlocking the phone.
   • Can’t work properly if you are wearing mask. Need to unmask
   • This is still very new by this time of writting, so unlocking speed is slower, and got a few software bugs. Might takes some time for this feature to stabilise and improve.
   • Will be more convenient than fingerprint recognition. You basically don’t have to touch the smart door lock
5. Video Camera
   1. This is not really an unlocking method, but more like a special function extension
   2. At any time you want, you can activate and check CCTV from phone
   3. There is a doorbell build-in to this type of lock. If people press bell button, your phone will have instant notification and you can check who is at the door
   4. Is like you have another extra CCTV right in front of the door. Is definitely useful
6. Bluetooth/ Wifi
   1. You can use phone app to unlock the door directly.
   2. Can also check records. Who entered, and what time they enter.

Backup Keys

• For smart door lock located at main door, a backup key is absolutely essential.
• With electronics, anything can have the possibility of going wrong. Even multi-million Boeing aircraft can be crashed due to electronic mulfunction. So you must have backup key standing by in case of emergency
• At least one of the backup key must be placed outside the house. Like your office or a trusted relative house.

Types of Smart Door Lock

• Handle type (main locking)
  • Your whole door need only this one lock. Is a full size smart door lock. With lever handle or push pull handle
  • This looks good and great design and will be price higher than non-handle

• Non handle type (add-on)
  • You must first have a handle (lever handle, or pull handle bar)
  • This type is only as add-on lock, the second lock.
  • Meaning you maintain your existing door lock. But add a smart door lock above it. You will have double locking
  • Smaller in size, but also cheaper in price.

Standalone, or link to smart home application?

1. Standalone means the smart door lock works fully on its own. It cannot be linked to any other devices. The door lock is working on it’s own, minding its own business. Example will be Samsung, Yale, Philips, Schlage. These are all standalone. Some do have door lock apps, but the apps only for the lock. Standalone apps
2. Smart home linked: This is the upcoming trend. The door lock is part of a smart home system. They are related to the switch, the socket, the sensor. They can be commanded to control other device (when door unlocked, switch on light) or can be commanded by other device (when I turn OPEN autogate, unlock the smart door lock)
   • Examples are Xiaomi, Smartlife-Tuya, Aqara

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