We encountered a few issues during setup and recently have experienced battery drain issues that the company has confirmed (see Flaws but not dealbreakers), but none of those hiccups prevent us from recommending it. It also has a comparatively quiet mechanism, and from an aesthetic perspective we like that it’s small and unobtrusive.
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No matter which method you use to trigger the U-Bolt Pro WiFi, it responds quickly. That said, the fingerprint ID remains our preferred way to unlock it (even if that feature is sometimes finicky). We found the feel and function of the lock’s number buttons to be superior to pecking numbers on the glass touchscreen of many keypad models. You can unlock the U-Bolt Pro WiFi six different ways, including with a numerical code, using an app, through a physical keyway, and-the pièce de résistance-via fingerprint.
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This model has Wi-Fi built in, so it doesn’t require a plug-in Bluetooth bridge like our previous pick, the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro.
The Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi is a versatile smart lock with precision hardware and a pleasing low-profile design. While others, like the Kwikset Kevo, have tried more creative approaches to opening locks (including Yale's own upcoming Bluetooth lock), the Linus seems to find a balance that will maintain both convenience and security.Compatibility: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
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The key-less interface also provides the best of two worlds: you can use a code to enter the door without touching your phone, or you can just as easily grant yourself access through the phone's app. Assuming this tool works, it will likely help ease the minds of people who, like me, are not naturally handy. Yale seems responsive to these apprehensions: The Linus lock will actually guide you through the installation process using voice instructions, something no other major company has done. For anyone who doesn't own a smart lock, completely replacing your current deadbolt with what basically amounts to a small computer can be intimidating, which is part of the reason retrofit locks like the August Smart Lock have been successful. Yale is also working to make this smart lock more accessible to a wider audience. The touchscreen technology is like previous Yale locks, but with some yet-undisclosed new features, and the company is confident in its design: it is weather-proof and, according to Yale, "virtually indestructible." And as with many smart locks, it has no keyhole - a measure that means no one can pick or bump the lock. The physical lock will also be secure, benefiting from a reinforced structure a bolt which Yale says meets and exceeds industry standards and a new Door Position Sensor that alerts the Nest app to the positions of the bolt and door. These touches are promising, but we'll have to wait till its release to test the depth of Linus's integration. Similarly, the Linus lock will tell the Nest Learning Thermostat when homeowners enter or leave the house, helping it adjust home temperature appropriately. If Nest Protect detects smoke or carbon monoxide, for example, the new Yale lock will warn family members with voice and screen alerts before they enter the home. Instead it will communicate using what are called "slot locations" to identify individuals without compromising their security information.Īlthough the extent to which Linus's data will affect any given Nest-integrated smart home will depend upon the products surrounding it, Yale seems to be making home integration a focus for this lock. Linus will transmit this data without using pin codes, though, to preserve data security. The Linus lock will also store data on the comings and goings of up to 250 individual code-users, making such data accessible to other Nest devices and in the Nest app. This individualized approach to security makes the home conveniently accessible to visitors, too, letting families determine the times when guests, friends or even contractors can access the home. The Linus lock will offer customizable levels of access to various guests and family, as well as give homeowners the ability to grant or deny access at any time, a layered system of permissions that mirrors what you'll find in most smart locks, like this Schlage deadbolt.
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