Nowadays there are a lot of smart locks on the market, but people want to make their home security smart like with the smart lock. SwitchBot Lock and Keypad Touch make this possible which is provided by SwitchBot company.
About the SwitchBot Lock and Keypad Touch:
- For those who know about the smart locks before, they know about its installing, you need to remove the previous deadbolt system. The deadbolt in the door replaces by a smart lock and to access this lock you need an assistant like the Nest x Yale option works. The SwitchBot lock is different from what you used before.
- This lock attaches to the door internally and has a thumb-turner. The motor inside the lock will turn the lock to lock and unlock it, whether you can do this with the Google Assistant and Keypad Touch provided by SwitchBot. Mostly you use SwitchBot Lock by itself, this makes this lock more functional. This Keypad Touch attaches to the outside of your door.
- This Keypad touch contains a 9-digit keypad, an enter key, and a lock button for the instant lock. It also has a quick finger reader when don’t want to enter a key code.
Another way to unlock:
- SwitchBot Lock, Keypad touch gives numerous options for unlocking your door, and to use this you need a SwitchBot phone app to unlock your door.
- There is the option of passcode and fingerprint as well.
- For guests you can also set temporary passcode and fingerprint.
- SwitchBot lock comes with an NFC card there you need to register, tap the card to the lock and get instant access.
Provide Google Assistant and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity:
- This SwitchBot Locks easily connect with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, or in other words, it makes a hub mini. When your device is connected to the SwitchBot lock and keypad touch you can access the lock wherever you have internet.
- The SwitchBot Lock and Keypad Touch also communicate via Bluetooth without any Wi-Fi connectivity.
- This lock works well with Google Assistant, and you need to set a PIN to unlock your door.
Enhance the Hardware and performance:
- After a month of use based on customer experience this SwitchBot Lock is highly durable.
- The motor inside of it gives easy to turn to thumb lock and very negligible lock failure.
- The Keypad Touch only reads your fingerprint once to record it initially, you have to be aware of what angle you place your finger.
Easy to Install:
- To Installing the new battery in both devices is very easy to do.
- For Keypad Touch in this you just require a SIM removal tool to pop the Keypad off of the mounting base.
- For SwitchBot Lock you need to pop the cover off and remove four small screws, which are used to adjust how far off the door your lock sits.
Durable Battery:
- After use over a month, it doesn’t show any big battery drainage in your phone.
- You confirmed by it on your phone that there is no issue in their battery because it is fully powered.
SwitchBot Lock and Keypad Touch together gives Smart Security:
- The products provided by SwitchBot company work well together. With Hub mini, it increases its working because it enables you to double-check that you locked the front door.
- Pricing about this Smart lock is $99 and when it comes with Keypad Touch it goes for $160.
- For regular Switch lock and Keypad Toch with fingerprint sensor, it goes for $129.
In general, both works together well, this setup is apartment-friendly, and homeowners want to know more about these devices to use them with Google Assistant to make their home security smart.
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