After being locked out 5 times, I finally understood: \”5 don\’t buy smart locks\” for the sake of ease of use and greater security.

What happened last week still leaves me with lingering fears.

I came home from get off work that day and took out my mobile phone to open the smart lock. As a result, the door lock screen went dark and there was no response at all. I took out the spare key and saw that the keyhole was locked! This is really \”intelligent\” turning into \”mentally retarded\”…

Finally waited for the locksmith and spent 200 yuan to get into the house. This is the fifth time in three months that I have been locked out! Every time I have to spend a lot of money to find a locksmith, this smart lock really makes me cry with the \”IQ tax\”.

The locksmith looked at my \”Internet celebrity\” smart lock, shook his head and said, \”Little girl, your lock is It\’s a mistake to buy cheaply. Smart locks are too popular now, and not all of them can be bought. \”

After listening to the master\’s words, I compared many brands and changed to another one. After using it for more than half a year, I never had any problems again. Now that I think about it, I have summarized my experience in choosing a smart lock. , share it with everyone so that you don’t step on my trap.

1. Don’t covet the fully automatic \”tall\” \”

Many people can’t walk when they see the fully automatic smart lock. The door automatically locks when it is closed and automatically unlocks when it senses a person. It looks so advanced!

You will know after a while that these so-called advanced functions are a pitfall because the door automatically locks before it is closed. , I was locked out just as I was trying to get a courier;

The automatic sensor unlocking is too sensitive and can be triggered by people passing by, which is particularly unsafe.

Xiao Li suggested that buying a semi-automatic one is enough. You can manually press the handle to lock the door when you enter, and press a button to lock it when you go out. Simple and reliable.

2. Choose the battery carefully

Many people think that rechargeable smart locks are environmentally friendly. I thought so before, but the charging port was broken and the entire lock could not be moved.

Now I have replaced the smart lock with 4 AA batteries. When the battery is low, it will alarm in advance. It takes 3 minutes to replace the new battery. Done. A set of batteries can last 4-6 months, which is convenient and worry-free. src=\”https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-6w9my0ksvp/a4ace389ab9c4eacb44f0731d96362a4~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg ?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1736209935&x-signature=hfFL1O1V0Xry6JS7ID5raqJrdsI%3D\”/>

3. Fingerprint recognition must be practical

The previous lock fingerprint module Designers may think it\’s advanced if it\’s inside the handle, but you have to adjust the angle of your fingers every time, and it won\’t work if your fingers get wet even if it rains.

When my mother uses itIt was even more painful. I tried several times and couldn\’t open the door, so I stamped my feet in anger. Now this one puts the fingerprint module on the front, so you can press it with your hand, which is so convenient.

4. Cheap but no good product

Smart locks are really a penny Get what you pay for. Those \”special price locks\” priced at 600 to 700 RMB are either of poor workmanship or have constant malfunctions. Trust me, you don\’t want to be locked out in the middle of the night.

5. Functions must be practical

Some smart locks now have many functions , face recognition, voice control, remote monitoring, it looks very cool. But think about it, is it really necessary?

I now retain the most basic functions: fingerprint unlocking and password unlocking , key unlocking, and an anti-theft alarm are enough, but the fancy functions are basically just decorations.

The most important thing when buying a smart lock is safety and reliability, not comparing who has more functions like my family. , but also consider how inconvenient it is for the elderly and children.

Now everyone in the family praises the new lock for its ease of use. Grandma said it opens with just one click of a fingerprint, so there is no need to worry anymore. Forgot to bring the key. My mother also said that the lock is quieter and not as annoying as the previous one.

If you are also considering changing to a smart lock, you might as well choose according to these points. Compare more before buying and read more user reviews. After all, this is a major issue related to the safety of the whole family. Don’t be careless. No.

As for those products that are actually deceptive under the banner of \”smart\”, it is better to stay away from them. After all, safety and convenience are not the same. There have to be priorities