Unconsciously, smart locks have quietly entered our lives, and more and more people are beginning to use this high-tech product. Compared with ordinary mechanical locks, smart locks are indeed much safer, and the user experience has also been greatly improved, making them very popular among everyone.

However, due to the large number of smart lock brands on the market, there are many fake and shoddy products with substandard quality. Therefore, we must be extra cautious when purchasing. Many consumers are concerned about smart locks when purchasing. I don’t know anything about the key points of lock purchase. Next, I will share with you the “5 aspects”.

The first aspect: Look at the unlocking method, it is more convenient to choose the right unlocking method

(1) Recommended unlocking methods for different groups of people

Recommended for the elderly: Face recognition

For families with elderly people at home For example, the elderly often cannot handle the operation of unlocking particularly well.

If you have an elderly person, you can choose the face recognition unlocking method. As the elderly get older, their reaction ability and learning ability will decline. Compared with the comparison operation of fingerprint unlocking, , the smart lock with facial recognition is much simpler.

Although the unlocking speed of face recognition is not as fast as fingerprint unlocking, the operation difficulty is low, and the elderly only need to point the camera.

Recommended for young people: fingerprint unlocking

And for young people, because young people Your own learning ability and acceptance ability will be relatively strong, and a smart lock with fingerprint recognition is also a good choice. Fingerprint recognition is much faster than face recognition. It can be unlocked quickly through fingerprint comparison, which is super convenient.

Fingerprint recognition smart locks also have higher efficiency. Security, after all, the uniqueness of fingerprints prevents the existence of any identical fingerprints, so the probability of being cracked will be lower

(2) Recommend the combination of face recognition + fingerprint unlocking

Of course, if conditions permit, It is best to choose a dual unlocking method such as face recognition and fingerprint unlocking. , after all, current smart locks will also encounter some technical failures, such as fingerprint recognition failure or facial recognition camera damage.

If there is such a double guarantee, even if one unlocking method fails, we can still do it. Choose other unlocking methods to make it more convenient.

The second aspect: look at securityYes, security is too important

What is the most important thing when buying a smart lock? Safety of course! After all, smart locks involve home security. If the security performance is too poor, it can easily lead to theft, and the consequences can be serious.

(1) The safety of the lock cylinder determines the safety

The safety of the lock cylinder is particularly important. There are three types of lock cylinders on the market: Class B and Class C lock cylinders are generally divided into three levels. Class A lock cylinders are easy to open and have poor security. Class B lock cylinders are relatively safer, but not safe enough.

The C-level lock cylinder is a high-security lock cylinder with the highest security level. It has the strongest anti-technical opening ability and anti-violent opening ability. It is difficult for even professional thieves to open. Go to open the lock cylinder, so when you buy a smart lock, you must choose a C-level lock cylinder.

(2) It is recommended to have a cat eye anti-theft function

In addition to the lock cylinder, the anti-theft cat eye is also very useful. Importantly, if you choose a smart lock with an electronic peephole, you must choose a lock with a peephole anti-theft function. After all, anti-theft peepholes are also the focus of many home anti-thefts today.

If the cat eye in your home is a static mechanical cat eye, then there is no need to worry. Only when you choose an electronic cat eye, you will worry about the risk of being monitored. After all, thieves will also place some outside the cat eye. A little black box to monitor your movements and prepare in advance.

The third aspect: Look at the working mode of the lock body, whether it is semi-automatic or fully automatic

(1) Introduction to the working mode of the door lock

The so-called fully automatic smart lock refers to There is a special motor built into the lock body. The opening and closing actions of the lock body are completed by the motor. For example, as shown in the picture above, when the key is rotated or the door handle is turned, the motor will drive the lock tongue to extend or Shrink the lock tongue. This kind of smart door lock needs to insert a key or turn the door handle to open it.

Semi-automatic smart lockWhen the lock is in the locked state, The lock tongue is inside the lock body and will not pop out automatically. The lock tongue will pop out automatically when the key is inserted into the lock hole. The door lock can only be opened after the lock tongue pops out.

To put it simply, the difference between semi-automatic and fully automatic is whether the lock tongue needs to be ejected automatically, and the fully automatic lock body is directly controlled by the motor, which is easier to operate. It is recommended that you buy it.

The fourth aspect: Look at the additional functions of the lock, the simpler the better

Many people think that the functions of smart locks are complicated when they see them. How much change will it bring to our home? In fact, too complex functions will make us feel at a loss and make the use experience worse.

(1) Introduction to common additional functions

Before buying a smart lock, you can first consider which functions you need most, such as the biggest difference between smart locks and ordinary mechanical locks. The reason is that it can integrate multiple functions such as doorbell, cat-eye and fingerprint unlocking to meet our various needs.

Some users hope to choose a smart lock with an electronic doorbell. In this way, when guests come to the home, family members can use the electronic doorbell to The doorbell can grasp the dynamics at the door in real time and make preparations in advance. equipment, higher security.

You can also choose a smart lock with an electronic peephole. In addition to seeing the images of people outside the door, you can also store the images, even if you are not at home. Check the surveillance at the door at any time to prevent suspicious persons outside the door.

(2) Overly fancy functions are not recommended

In order to cater to consumers, some businessesIn order to meet the needs of consumers, some fancy functions will be set up on smart locks, but these functions are of no substantial use at all. Instead, they make it difficult for us to use them. For example, some smart locks also have a voice broadcast function, or The function of making phone calls is set up, but these meaningless functions will make us feel cumbersome and cumbersome, and also reduce the user experience.

The fifth aspect: Check the networking status, whether it is wired or wireless

Whether the smart lock is Intelligence and networking are the most critical steps. Traditional mechanical locks certainly do not require networking, but the biggest difference between smart locks and ordinary mechanical locks is that they can be connected to the Internet and are more intelligent.

Many families are worried that their smart locks will be hacked. Therefore, many families will choose traditional smart locks that are not connected to the Internet. However, if they are not connected to the Internet, many convenient functions will not be available. For example, functions such as remote monitoring and activation via mobile phones, and real-time viewing of visitors at the door are not possible.

Therefore, it is recommended that you choose a smart lock that can be connected to the Internet. Although the smart lock that is connected to the Internet cannot be 100% safe, it can control it in real time. The dynamics inside and outside the door can be monitored, and the door lock can be unlocked anytime and anywhere through the mobile phone, making the user experience even better. In addition, multiple security mechanisms have been set up, Basically it will not be attacked by hackers.

In short, today I will share with you the tips on purchasing smart locks. Do you understand the things to pay attention to when purchasing? ? In addition to the above aspects, we should also focus on the brand of locks when purchasing and choose some well-known brands. In this case, product quality and after-sales service will be more guaranteed.