Great video Craig. I'm reviewing this product now and it's mind blowingly good! Was nice to see a familiar face when doing my research 😘 I can't see how to get Siri shortcuts to unlock the door, I can only see the option to lock it. Wondering if that's a US versus UK thing. Waiting for a reply from Switchbot on that one. Hope you're well dude!
@CraigsTechTalk
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, thank you very much for checking out the video. I am doing great. It is good to hear from you. I hope everything is good in your world. I went into my app and I am only able to lock it through shortcuts. Unlike most of the SwitchBot stuff, there isn’t the choice of more than one action. I will check out your video to learn about all the things I should have included in my video. 😀👍 Thanks for saying hi.
@kana_fayrin3275
2 жыл бұрын
I was looking for the electric door lock because I often forget the keys. But other types of door look required a replacement of the knob itself. By renting an apartment and have no skill to replace the knob with electronic door lock, I almost give up until I come across this product. Easy to install and no hassle. I might order one right away.
@cheapme1850
8 ай бұрын
I was going to say, "how do you mount it with the lockset being upside down?" in the video and then you showed exactly how. Cool product. I bought the Switchbot Smart Blind Tilt and love it.
@larrybrown1984
2 жыл бұрын
Great how simple they have made this. The touch option is a great option!
@lasongablackwell6535
8 ай бұрын
Thankfully my landlord was good with me changing my locks as long as it had a physical keys 🔑 Love my smart locks
@CraigsTechTalk
8 ай бұрын
That is great that your landlord was good with it. Smart locks are great, you forget or lose your keys and you can still get in. Enjoy your smart lock.
@Dr_Cole
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig. Another very well done video where you make something seemingly complex instead very approachable for the timid person. Moreover, you’re adding to the growing field of videos helpful for those who either rent or own in a building with a common hallway (e.g., a condo or townhome may have strict limits on what can be done to the door in a shared hallway).
@tyguy101a
Жыл бұрын
Love mine. The 3m adhesive pulled the paint of my door so I ended up screwing it in anyway. I’m not mad at the lock, I’m impressed at its torque. If anything I am disappointed in my landlords choice of paint. My only real complaint is it’s still not compatible with home assistant (but my other Switchbot things are)
@Junispro31
Жыл бұрын
U are supposed to use a hairblower in heated mode on the adhesive before removing it
@VPSmartTech
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a feature added to the fingerprint keypad, so that if it will recognize a valid fingerprint, it can trigger a custom action like sending a command to a Switchbot bot to press a button or trigger an alexa routine, send http request etc. This would be so useful for a lot of cool smart home projects where I can trigger routines just with a fingerprint 🙂
@TheOne89
Жыл бұрын
Imagine an intruder screams « Alexa, unlock the door »!
@CraigsTechTalk
Жыл бұрын
It won’t unlock using voice. It has that safety built in.
@TheOne89
Жыл бұрын
@@CraigsTechTalk oh ok! You asked Alexa in the video to lock it so i thought you could unlock it using voice.
@garethjones5068
2 ай бұрын
Does the Apple Watch unlock function only work if you have a Switchbot hub?
@ronm6585
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review Craig. Pretty good looking lock and easy to install. 👍🏻
@tinasewell1604
2 жыл бұрын
I have several of the swichbot curtain openers. I was even able to get them working with the cheap, cheap l shape, flat curtain rods.
@mpetrides
2 жыл бұрын
Great video with a solution I might try until I can get a Schlage Encode Plus. Quick question: how easy is it to remove the tape from your door if you want to remove the Switchbot Lock. I really want native HomeKit support, as well as support for HomeKey, but with the 35% discount I might consider springing for a Switchbot Lock to use until the Schlage Encode Plus is actually available to mere mortals. 😉
@birdnest16
2 жыл бұрын
Good product wish they also had a adapter for a key holding!
@GosfordLawrence
Жыл бұрын
The smallest adapter is small enough to turn a key... That's what I've done
@theattorney6072
Жыл бұрын
Hello, i don't have a door handle outside. Will it work without it ?
@philipperostin
11 ай бұрын
Nobody ever talks about the fact that 99 % of locks are NOT aligned with the hole in the frame and need a bit of force to engage, mainly because of the rubber gaskets around the door to cut the air from getting in. How do these "smart locks" deal with that fact ?
@CraigsTechTalk
11 ай бұрын
That is a great question. What I had to do what adjust the strike plate for the door knob. Either slide it one directional or another so the knob takes the pressure off the door. In my house the deadbolt was taking the weight. I had to chisel an 1/8th of an inch to move the knob strike plate. You can also try to shift the deadbolt strike plate to shift the pressure to the knob. That is a great idea for a video. Thank you. Hopefully this helps some.
@SkyWarrior2000
Жыл бұрын
This is so cool. I rent an apartment where the lock of the gate doesn't work well. This may solve it if the glue of the lock doesn't leave a mark. Thanks for sharing.
@CraigsTechTalk
Жыл бұрын
I hope this works out well for you. When removing it, you have to go slow and gentle so it doesn’t peal off paint.
@davesworld7961
6 ай бұрын
I wonder if a magnetic option could be available or if I could make it work that way myself.
@juanantoniohuerta9024
Жыл бұрын
I have an aluminum frame door, will that work? Online I only see tutorials but on wooden doors, what measurements are required?
@garethjones5068
2 жыл бұрын
This is about the level of DIY I can manage 🤣
@CraigsTechTalk
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. You can do more. I know you. You have gone too far down the smart home to let a few screws stop you.
@garethjones5068
9 ай бұрын
@@CraigsTechTalkDoes this lock now work with HomeKit natively now if you use the SwitchBot hub 2 because of the Matter support?
@jerichomaschio7867
2 жыл бұрын
How easy is it to uninstall? Does it leave a sticky residue? What about needing new backing for the next installation?
@martafinkelstein
2 жыл бұрын
Does this lock have a proximity based Auto Unlock feature? Like if I approach my door with my hands full of groceries, would be nice to have it unlock.
@giovanniyunissi5338
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Craig Great video and very cool luck. One question though. My current lock set up looks a little different from the example in the video. In order to lock my door I have to use a key both inside and outside. Will this lock still work for me? Thanks!
@CarloGavanelli
2 жыл бұрын
Same question here! Also, does it work with Smartthings?
@johnwang9914
Жыл бұрын
Seems that the advantage is that it preserves the entirety of the original lock in case you need to remove the smart lock later as in vacating rental property. Something like the August or Wyse lock replaces the rear thumb lever of the lock while preserving the front, tumbler and bolt of the lock which means you need to store the original thumb lever somewhere to restore the lock to it's original configuration when you leave the rental property. It would be nice if the keypad included a finger print reader (something that both August and Wyse lack) but the video did not make this clear despite mentioning that two keypad models were available, nor did the video state whether the lock had a timed auto lock feature and a geofenced return auto unlock feature. However, the NFC ability is interesting. Note that with these keypads, one place to put them would be under the lid of your mailbox thereby obfuscating their existence, if they had a mercury switch, they might even be used to tell you if the mailbox had been opened by a mailman if you are fortunate enough to still have door to door mail service. Despite the cosmetics of this unit, this would seem to be a good choice if it has the features you want.
@ReneMicheo
2 жыл бұрын
I love it, My door gets hot during summer, I wonder how the double-sided tape will handle... I wanted to buy and test the turn strength but you cant return it if the package is open.
@ryanfinco6849
2 жыл бұрын
FYI - the double sided tape isn't "normal" - it's 3M VHB (Very High Bond) which is really double sided foam, it's extremely strong - they use this stuff to hold windows in skyscrapers - the heat won't be a factor, no worries.
@monicammarin
2 жыл бұрын
It works very good. I am living in Okinawa our summer here ir is very hot and I never have trouble with it
@KursatKaraca
2 жыл бұрын
Does it have homekit support? Thank you in advance
@taihyunkim2799
2 жыл бұрын
Smart Idea! But I want to know how to know how much battery left for working
@monicammarin
2 жыл бұрын
It can be doing beeps to announce
@TheHellis
2 жыл бұрын
I have a question. Our lock is very special. It's spring loaded to always rest at 12 o'clock. If I want to lock i turn the knob to 2-3 o'clock and the bolt extends in to the doorframe, but when I release the knob it goes back to 12 o'clock. Same thing when I unlock but 9-10 o'clock. When you unlocked with the key it seemed like the smart lock was "fine with just moving along". Was that correct? If so then this might work on our door
@james.a
Жыл бұрын
If anyone is interested, I made an extension for the Switchbot Lock. It lets you use it on locks that have a recessed knob that the normal part can't reach. Made a video about it and added links to the 3D model files if you want to make one too: kzitem.info/news/bejne/xa2X16WNhpleo20
@southsidemusic
Жыл бұрын
Is it any type of function on the app to keep the door locked even when the key is used?
@CraigsTechTalk
Жыл бұрын
No there is not. It is meant to get out of the way when you manual operate it, but be smart when you need it. It easy opens with the key.
@cejkwo100
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Craig, a different topic. Are you having trouble lately accessing your wyze cameras from your echo shows? I know a lot of people out there are.
@guy7622
Жыл бұрын
My door has a deadbolt and a door knob lock. Do they make a smart lock that locks both?
@CraigsTechTalk
Жыл бұрын
No they don't unfortunately in most cases it is sacrificing the door lock. I actually swapped out my door handle to a non-locking one. The smart lock is pointless if someone locks the door knob lock and your locked out.
@RonDavidowicz
2 жыл бұрын
Seems quite slow to react. Does it have the ability to sense when you/your phone is nearby and open the lock?
@travispeayarlal1485
2 жыл бұрын
The NFC tags he showed
@barkmutler73
2 жыл бұрын
I bought this for a brother of mine who is disabled. I thought it would be a good way for him to let health providers in his apartment with voice commands or let me open the door for EMTs remotely. It was pretty easy to install and didn't require any holes in the door. Alexa integration was good. Unfortunately, it jams 99% of the time from the Switchbot App and Alexa. I think the issue is that humidity and temperature changes affect the exact placement of the bolt and slot. This makes the motor unable to turn the lock. I've tried recallibrating multiple times. It worked fie on your model door, not his real one with summer weather changes. This is very disappointing because if it did work as promised, it would have been a huge help.
@CraigsTechTalk
2 жыл бұрын
What I had to do with my previous smart lock was make sure that the bolt is not taking the pressure of the door. The door knob should take the pressure. For my august lock I had to move the metal plate in the jam so the bolt didn't have too much pressure. If you are having problems with the SwitchBot lock, the issue will probably be there on other locks. My august lock jammed and would not work until I took pressure off the bolt. I hadn't thought of it being an issue until experiencing it myself.
@zimdoeswhatever
5 ай бұрын
what if someone lockpicks the lock from the outside? wouldn’t that defeat the purpose?
@CraigsTechTalk
5 ай бұрын
I don’t think so. That can happen with or without this lock on the door. This is just turning a knob. More expensive smart locks would have the same problem. Thanks for watching.
@ashleyscruggs6333
2 жыл бұрын
I am sorry I missed your show, I have been going through a lot.
@CraigsTechTalk
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ashley. It is always good to hear from you. I am sorry to hear you are going through a lot. I hope things get better for you soon.
@ashleyscruggs6333
2 жыл бұрын
@@CraigsTechTalk Everything will be better when I move in with my fiancé.
@thomastevis8655
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos sorry I’m so late
@faengelm
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig. Can you post a link to where you got that "little door"?
@mpetrides
2 жыл бұрын
@FrankE If you mean the white door he used for the demo, I suspect it was provided by Switchbot for him to use in his demo.
@CraigsTechTalk
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Frank, I’m so sorry that I hadn’t responded. Marian is right. I was sent it from SwitchBot. It is a cool little door. Behind the scenes secret it had a crack in the corner that I had to make sure didn’t show up on camera.
@Grandadtech
2 жыл бұрын
Do you need the SwitchBot mini hub if you Echo with builtin hub
@CraigsTechTalk
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you do. It only talks with SwitchBots hub.
@Grandadtech
2 жыл бұрын
@@CraigsTechTalk Thank you, I can always rely on you for correct information.
@TheBlankmediams
2 жыл бұрын
Not available in the UK yet 🙁
@nigelstockley7011
2 жыл бұрын
This style locking mechanism isn't very common in the UK though. Most are 5 point UPVC door locking systems which these simple smart locks aren't compatible with.
@TheBlankmediams
2 жыл бұрын
@@nigelstockley7011 yeah but I ain't got a upvc door and this would work with mine
@inteliov
2 жыл бұрын
So basically it’s just a copy of Nuki without the other cool feature?! :) Just joking, it’s good that there is competition, checkout Nuki, a really nice Apple home friendly product.
@simdevils
2 жыл бұрын
Not having homekey is a big negative IMO.
@CraigsTechTalk
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, unfortunately that knocks pretty much every lock out now. It is nice that there is more HomeKit support coming across the SwitchBot line up.
@ConnectCreativeDesign
2 жыл бұрын
I get that this lets you keep your existing lock, but man its ugly!
@aussie8114
Жыл бұрын
What’s the point.
@CraigsTechTalk
Жыл бұрын
I am guessing no point for you.
@aussie8114
Жыл бұрын
@@CraigsTechTalk well I can’t figure it out. You want to get in, use the key, you want to get out, turn the knob.
@CraigsTechTalk
Жыл бұрын
Not carrying keys and remote access. That would be the biggest things. Family members who may not have keys still can use a keypad or be let in remotely.
@aussie8114
Жыл бұрын
@@CraigsTechTalk Maybe some people can find or justify a use. I’ve been a house builder for almost half a century, it seems like a solution to a problem that pretty much doesn’t exist to me. Maybe with a few unique exceptions. I do like the concept of the normal switchbots though.
@erdincseray8797
Жыл бұрын
Hello! Can you use it in Apple homekit? and is it same item? www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B157WS3T/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AZJMNAZLHZV6F&th=1
@CraigsTechTalk
Жыл бұрын
There is no HomeKit support at this time. There is a new SwitchBot Hub 2 that supports Matter and works with HomeKit. That does not support the lock yet, but is supposed to add support for it.
@bobwhelk2117
2 жыл бұрын
This has to be the most asinine thing I’ve seen since the pet rock craze.
Пікірлер: 79