In what ways can you open a smart doorlock?

You can open a smart lock in various ways. In this article, we'll explain how you can do so.

1. Via the app
2. With your fingerprint
3. By sharing your location
4. With a PIN
5. With a remote
6. With a smart key or tag

For locks with an app, you can connect to the lock via Bluetooth or WiFi. The advantage of a lock with WiFi is that you can open the door via the app or from any location to let a guest in, for example. Via Bluetooth, you can only open the lock if you're no more than a few meters away from the lock. For a WiFi connection, you need a bridge. Make sure to check which bridge is compatible.

You can unlock smart door locks with a fingerprint sensor by placing your finger on the lock. The scanner identifies your fingerprint and opens the door. This works the same as with your smartphone. A door lock with this option is useful if you have young children, for example. This way, they can easily come back in when they're done playing outside. That's because you don't need a phone to unlock the door.

A smart door lock with geofencing opens automatically if you're nearby. That means you only have to open the door. You don't have to open your app or use an accessory. With geofencing, your phone notifies the smart lock that you're close. For example, when you walk in the front yard. To make sure your smart door lock doesn't open too soon, you can set the sensitivity.

You can open a door lock with a PIN via the number pad. You can use a personal PIN code for that. Door locks with a code panel allow you to set temporary PIN codes. That's useful to give someone access to your house for a short period of time. That way, you can let in a friend or caregiver with a code. And if you rent out your house via Airbnb, guest can use their own code during their stay.

You open a smart door lock with a remote with a touch of the button. This works in the same way as opening and closing car doors remotely. Usually, the remote connects to the lock via Bluetooth. That's why the signal range of the remote isn't very big. That means that you can only open the door when you're within a couple of meters of the door.

With an extra RFID tag, smart card, or smart key, you can open the door by holding a tag against the lock. These types of tags connect wirelessly to your smart lock. With a smart lock, you can also open the lock manually. You usually use an extra key or tag as an addition to other methods of opening the door. If your phone empty or can't connect to the app? That's when you'd use the RFID tag.