#Deadbolt lock Bluetooth#

The leader is the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, which is much more expensive at $230 but doesnвЂ™t require a separate hub, and thereвЂ™s also the $125 Wyze Lock. There aren't a lot of retrofit door lock options on the market (where you donвЂ™t have to replace your entire door lock).

In addition to app control, voice control, and the keypads, you can continue to unlock your door with your existing key, and there's the option of pairing one of SwitchBotвЂ™s NFC tags with the lock. Image: SwitchBot Examples of lock styles the SwitchBot works with.

A diagram of how the smart door lock operates. ItвЂ™s powered by two CR123A 3V batteries that promise six months of battery life. The SwitchBot Lock uses 3M VHB to stick to the door, and you donвЂ™t need to screw anything to the door or touch your existing lock. The simplicity of installation makes this a good option for renters. The thumb turns pop into the SwitchBot Lock to вЂњgraspвЂќ and then turn the lockвЂ™s thumb turn automatically. SwitchBot is also working on additional accessories for more compatibility. The company says the lock is compatible with most deadbolt locks, and it comes with three different-sized thumb turns to fit a variety of designs. To add voice control through Google Home or AmazonвЂ™s Alexa and control the lock when youвЂ™re away from home using the SwitchBot app, youвЂ™ll need to pick up a SwitchBot Hub Mini ($39) and plug that into a USB outlet near the lock.

#Deadbolt lock Bluetooth#

Image: SwitchBotДЄs a Bluetooth lock, you can control the SwitchBot Lock with your smartphone or Apple Watch when youвЂ™re near the door. There are two versions of the SwitchBot KeyPad, one with a fingerprint reader. The SwitchBot Lock will be available starting June 20th at Amazon and the SwitchBot store along with two compatible keypads - the SwitchBot KeyPad ($29.99) and the SwitchBot KeyPad Touch with a fingerprint reader ($59.99). SwitchBot says it can be installed in seconds since thereвЂ™s no need to remove any part of your existing door lock. This is the simplest retrofit smart lock solution IвЂ™ve ever seen. The new SwitchBot Lock ($99.99) sticks to your door and turns the thumb turn automatically to lock and unlock it. SwitchBot, the company that makes tiny robotic fingers to press your switches for you, is branching further into the smart home.