{"id":475918,"date":"2022-07-20T13:00:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T10:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/a-hi-tech-way-to-unlock-your-door\/"},"modified":"2022-07-20T13:00:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T10:00:21","slug":"a-hi-tech-way-to-unlock-your-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-hi-tech-way-to-unlock-your-door\/","title":{"rendered":"#A Hi-Tech Way to Unlock Your Door"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3845754e3c1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-hi-tech-way-to-unlock-your-door\/#%E2%80%9CA_Hi-Tech_Way_to_Unlock_Your_Door%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;A Hi-Tech Way to Unlock Your Door&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-hi-tech-way-to-unlock-your-door\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-hi-tech-way-to-unlock-your-door\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-hi-tech-way-to-unlock-your-door\/#Understanding_the_SwitchBot_Lock\" >Understanding the SwitchBot Lock<\/a><\/li><li 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-hi-tech-way-to-unlock-your-door\/#SwitchBot_Hub_Mini\" >SwitchBot Hub Mini<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-hi-tech-way-to-unlock-your-door\/#Should_You_Buy_the_SwitchBot_Lock\" >Should You Buy the SwitchBot Lock?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-hi-tech-way-to-unlock-your-door\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-hi-tech-way-to-unlock-your-door\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CA_Hi-Tech_Way_to_Unlock_Your_Door%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;A Hi-Tech Way to Unlock Your Door&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>8\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-818796 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/818796\/6d373c9f21816a0e29b83cb21b783a6b.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"SwitchBot Lock attached to an interior door.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Bill Loguidice\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Bill Loguidice<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technology<\/a> can be disruptive, changing the way we do even the most basic things. However, tech can also go with the flow, working with existing infrastructure rather than supplanting it. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SwitchBot-Keyless-Electronic-Deadbolt-Existing\/dp\/B09Z6WCL6P\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">SwitchBot Lock<\/a> is one such technology, designed to work with the door locks many of us already have in place.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Works with existing locks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Good battery life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Transparent operation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does not work with every type of lock<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SwitchBot <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> doesn&#8217;t automatically guide registration and setup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">May need additional accessories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Requires a SwitchBot Hub to support many features<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For the most part, the SwitchBot Lock succeeds in its promise of being a smart, simple, keyless door lock. However, its excellent $99.99 price point may be a mirage for some owners as they\u2019ll need to add a few optional accessories to help the SwitchBot Lock reach its full potential.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_SwitchBot_Lock\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Understanding the SwitchBot Lock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-818802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SwitchBot-Lock-Types.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Illustrations of different lock types.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"SwitchBot\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">SwitchBot<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The SwitchBot Lock is installed solely over the door lock on the interior of your home, so there\u2019s no concern for things like weather or bad actors knowing about or having access to the device. It\u2019s compatible with Deadbolt or Jimmy-Proof locks, including those from popular brands like Kwikset, Schlage, Baldwin, Emtek, and Omnia.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The SwitchBot Lock\u00a0utilizes ATS-128-CTR encryption as a safeguard against any potential threats.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Essentially, if your interior door lock has a nub that you\u2019re able to turn by hand, the SwitchBot Lock should work with it, although the company does have a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/818795\/https:\/\/us.switch-bot.com\/pages\/switchbot-lock-compatibility\">compatibility checker<\/a> on its website that can let you know for sure.<\/p>\n<p>The lock I\u2019m using the SwitchBot Lock on is a Schlage Deadbolt. Although I don\u2019t know the exact Schlage model, it\u2019s physically identical to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Schlage-B60CSSK-626-Commercial-Cylinder\/dp\/B0046ZRICI\/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2R7C2MQ2MXAZI&amp;keywords=schlage+b60+622&amp;qid=1658056958&amp;sprefix=schlage+b60+622%2Caps%2C108&amp;sr=8-8&amp;tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">B60 622<\/a> SwitchBot lists on its website.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setup_Ready_to_Go\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Setup: Ready to Go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-818803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSC_0102.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The various items from the SwitchBot Lock box.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Bill Loguidice<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Material: <\/b>PC+ABS<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Product Size: <\/b>4.4 x 2.3 x 2.9in (111.6 x 59 x 73.2mm)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weight: <\/b>8.9oz (253g)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Power Input:<\/b> 3V CR123A (x2)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Battery Life: <\/b>At least 6 months (10 turns per day average)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Motor Life:<\/b> Up to 50,000 life cycles, or around 10 years (10 turns per day average)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the box is the SwitchBot Lock main unit with a pre-installed pair of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AmazonBasics-Lithium-CR123a-Batteries-12-pack\/dp\/B07RQK325H\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">3V CR123A batteries<\/a>, PH1 cross head screwdriver, a magnet, a pair of SwitchBot NFC tags, 6 NFC tag memo stickers, additional double-sided tape, wet wipe, 3 thumbturn adaptors (1 is pre-installed), and a user manual. It\u2019s a fairly comprehensive package that should cover most installation needs and even a re-do.<\/p>\n<p>To make use of the SwitchBot Lock, you need an iPhone or Android smartphone or tablet with Bluetooth 4.2 or higher, the SwitchBot app (available for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/switchbot\/id1087374760?at=1010l392g\">iPhone<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.theswitchbot.switchbot&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>), and a free SwitchBot account. Installing and running the SwitchBot app is the first step in the setup and installation process.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_App_and_Installation\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Using the App and Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>System Requirements: <\/b>iOS 11.0 or newer, Android 5.0 or newer; SwitchBot Tag: iOS 13.0 or newer, iPhone XR or newer models; Android 5.0 or newer, any models that support NFC; Apple Watch: Apple Watch Series 2 or newer models and WatchOS 4.0 or newer versions<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Communication Mode:<\/b> Bluetooth 5.0 (compatible with Bluetooth 4.2 or above)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>After installing the app on my <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/56887\/apple-iphone-12-pro-and-12-pro-max-everything-you-need-to-know\/\">iPhone 12 Pro Max<\/a>, I gave it permission to use my location while using the app, Bluetooth access, and the ability to send me notifications so all of the features would work. Unfortunately, I was neither prompted to create an account nor to add and set up the SwitchBot Lock.<\/p>\n<p>I manually signed up for a SwitchBot account, creating a username and password. After entering the verification code sent to my email, which activated my account, I tapped the \u201c+\u201d icon to add a device. I pulled the battery tab on the top of the lock and the app found the SwitchBot Lock. At that point, it prompted me to give the lock a name, which I did. There was also an option to pick the room the lock was going to be placed in, but that was greyed out.<\/p>\n<p>The next option was to either install the SwitchBot Lock or be walked through the process by the app with a video or pictorial guide. I chose the pictorial guide, which mirrored the steps on the rear of the manual.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-818807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSC_0106.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Hands fitting an adaptor in the SwitchBot Lock.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Bill Loguidice\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The lock thumbturn adaptors just pop in and out. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Bill Loguidice<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The first step indicated was to clean the installation surface with the included wet wipe. The second step was to select an adaptor from the three provided that fit my lock thumbturn. The pre-installed adaptor was too narrow for my lock type, so I needed to swap it out for the XL size. Unfortunately, there were no instructions on how to swap the adaptor, but I was able to refer to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/818795\/https:\/\/support.switch-bot.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4419067614871-How-to-Install-the-SwitchBot-Lock\">the setup video<\/a> to see that it clicks in and out.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, the app logged me out. After logging back in, I was greeted with a calibration error because I never finished the lock installation process (and a prompt to upgrade the firmware). I let the app upgrade the lock\u2019s firmware while I continued the lock installation process.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-818808 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSC_0107.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Removing a screw from the SwitchBot Lock with a screwdriver.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Bill Loguidice\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">All four screws need to be removed from the main unit stand to adjust the height. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Bill Loguidice<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The third major step was tuning the height of the SwitchBot Lock. This involves adjusting the main unit stand with the included screwdriver and pulling the stand outwards until it\u2019s the correct distance. Placement was fiddly, but I eventually figured out that the bolt would turn smoothly if the SwitchBot Lock adaptor was placed towards the lowest, widest part of the door lock.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-818809 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSC_0115.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Hands testing the fit of the SwitchBot Lock.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Bill Loguidice\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adjusting the distance from the door to the lock thumbturn is critical for a proper fit. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Bill Loguidice<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once the placement was correct, I secured the four screws on the main unit stand and removed the backing from the pre-installed double-sided tape, securing it to the door. I returned to the app to calibrate the SwitchBot Lock, which involved manually unlocking and locking the door, then having it automatically unlock and lock. Success.<\/p>\n<p>Although the setup experience could have been better, once I got through it, I found watching the SwitchBot Lock automatically lock and unlock the door to be a pretty magical experience. There\u2019s a slight mechanical whir as the lock turns in a ghostly manner and then a brief, steady green light to indicate a successful lock or unlock.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daily_Usage\"><\/span>Daily Usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-818810 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSC_0117.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"SwitchBot Lock installed on a door.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Bill Loguidice\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Bill Loguidice<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I typically enter and exit on foot through an electric garage door. That\u2019s hardly energy efficient, particularly with a family of five. Going through the garage door either using a remote opener or entering a code on a keypad beats having to worry about a key, of course, but with the SwitchBot Lock, I was able to greatly reduce my usage of the garage door without having to change my keyless policy.<\/p>\n<p>Besides using the app on my smartphone to control the SwitchBot Lock, I was also able to use my <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/761017\/best-apple-watch\/\">Apple Watch Series 7, although you need a Series 2 or newer. As with the phone, when in Bluetooth range, the SwitchBot watch app allows for simple locking and unlocking functions. To enable control outside of Bluetooth range and many other features, including notifications, a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SwitchBot-Hub-Mini-Smart-Remote\/dp\/B07TTH5TMW\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">SwitchBot Hub Mini<\/a> must be added, which I discuss in the next section.<\/p>\n<p>Now onto the two included\u00a0NFC tags, which can be programmed to lock or unlock directly from a compatible phone or tablet. The idea is that one tag is programmed to trigger the lock function and the other tag is programmed to trigger the unlock function.<\/p>\n<p>What this means in real terms is that when you tap your phone on one of the programmed NFC tags, say the one set to \u201clock,\u201d your phone will prompt you to open the SwitchBot app and then automatically execute the lock command. For my purposes, I didn\u2019t find this feature particularly useful, but it\u2019s still nice that it\u2019s an option.<\/p>\n<p>The battery should last for about 6 months of daily usage, which is considered 10 lock turns per day. When the battery level drops below 20%, the SwitchBot Lock flashes red and makes a sound with every lock and unlock. Although the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07WTQHK27\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">3V CR123A batteries<\/a> aren\u2019t the most common, they\u2019re easy enough to source and replace by simply popping off the top cover on the SwitchBot Lock.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compatibility_and_Must-Have_Accessories\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Compatibility and Must-Have Accessories?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-818814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSC_0119.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"SwitchBot Keypad (left) and SwitchBot KeyPad Touch (right).\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Bill Loguidice<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Third-party Services:<\/b> Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, IFTTT, SmartThings, LINE Clova, API<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encryption:<\/b> AES-128-CTR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you want to control the SwitchBot Lock remotely, receive notifications, or use third-party services, you must buy and set up the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07TTH5TMW\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">SwitchBot Hub Mini<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is billed as a compact all-in-one infrared remote control for smart homes, connecting any compatible appliance, including a whole range of SwitchBot products, so they can be easily controlled from any location where you have an internet connection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07TTH5TMW\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/3130pNWS68L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for SwitchBot Hub Mini\" aria-label=\"Shop for SwitchBot Hub Mini\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07TTH5TMW\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SwitchBot_Hub_Mini\"><\/span>SwitchBot Hub Mini<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Control your SwitchBot accessories and locks remotely and through your favorite voice assistant with this accessory.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Priced at $49, it\u2019s a requirement if you want to enable access to smart assistants and third party services like Alexa, Google Home, Siri, IFTTT, and SmartThings, as well as the SwitchBot app\u2019s more useful features like setting a scene or widgets.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-818815 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSC_0126.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Hand holding SwitchBot Hub Mini box.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Bill Loguidice\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The compact SwitchBot Hub Mini packs a big punch for SwitchBot Lock users. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Bill Loguidice<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For instance, with the SwitchBot Hub Mini, the SwitchBot Lock\u2019s locked, unlocked, door closed, and door open states can be used to trigger other SwitchBot devices, like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SwitchBot-switch-button-controlled-compatible\/dp\/B07B7NXV4R\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">SwitchBot Bot<\/a> smart switch. So by simply unlocking your door, you can automatically turn on a light.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the SwitchBot Hub Mini allows for phone widgets, which create quick access functions that let you avoid the slow process of opening the app and tapping on a commonly accessed function like unlocking the SwitchBot Lock.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-818816 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSC_0120.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"SwitchBot Keypad Touch installed on a door.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Bill Loguidice\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I installed the SwitchBot Keypad Touch above the outer door lock so visitors wouldn\u2019t confuse it with my Ring doorbell. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Bill Loguidice<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Perhaps the most useful accessories, and ones that don\u2019t even require the SwitchBot Hub Mini, are the SwitchBot Keypads. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SwitchBot-Waterproof-Supports-Passwords-Security\/dp\/B0B1588T4X\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">SwitchBot Keypad<\/a> is priced at $29.99 and gives you a one-touch lock button, as well as number password or NFC tag unlock functionality.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SwitchBot-Fingerprint-Waterproof-Supports-Passwords\/dp\/B0B15DXS47?&amp;tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">SwitchBot Keypad Touch<\/a> is priced at $59.99 and adds a fingerprint reader to the standard feature-set. Both SwitchBot Keypads are backlit, IP65 waterproof, and provide about two years of battery life using the same type of 3V CR123A batteries as the SwitchBot Lock.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SwitchBot-Fingerprint-Waterproof-Supports-Passwords\/dp\/B0B15DXS47?&amp;tag=howtogeekreviews-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31t09oaADXL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For me, either Keypad transforms the SwitchBot Lock into a dramatically more useful and versatile smart lock, particularly if I misplace my phone or I\u2019m not wearing my Apple Watch. It\u2019s great for giving access to trusted friends and family as well with the ability to set additional passcodes, including temporary ones.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_SwitchBot_Lock\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Should You Buy the SwitchBot Lock?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the frustrations with the app and not providing the best guidance on how to physically set up and install the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SwitchBot-Keyless-Electronic-Deadbolt-Existing\/dp\/B09Z6WCL6P\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">SwitchBot Lock<\/a>, there\u2019s no denying that once you get past all of that, this keyless door lock does exactly what it says it does.<\/p>\n<p>Having the ability to remotely lock or unlock your door, especially with no permanent modifications, is incredibly useful, particularly in this day and age of carrying our smartphones everywhere (and, increasingly, wearing a smartwatch).<\/p>\n<p>Of course, all of the advanced, and arguably some essential, features require an additional purchase of a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07TTH5TMW\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">SwitchBot Hub Mini<\/a>. I also personally consider one of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SwitchBot-Fingerprint-Waterproof-Supports-Passwords\/dp\/B0B15DXS47?&amp;tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">SwitchBot Keypads<\/a> as essential. Nevertheless, even if these add-ons aren\u2019t really optional for most people, at least they\u2019re reasonably priced. Accessorized or not, the SwitchBot Lock is definitely worth navigating through some of its initial hassles to bring your traditional door lock into the 21st century.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Works with existing locks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Good battery life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Transparent operation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does not work with every type of lock<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SwitchBot app doesn&#8217;t automatically guide registration and setup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">May need additional accessories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Requires a SwitchBot Hub to support many features<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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