Bought this lock for my apartment building after our camera caught some guys trying to get in at 3 am. We need to allow the first set of doors to be open for mail carriers during the day, so I bought this in the hopes I could set a schedule to lock at 12am and unlock at 6am. You can and you can't!
For those of you hoping for scheduled locking/unlocking:
- Set up scheduled "auto lock" for the times you want to ensure it's automatically locking if someone comes in during that time frame. This does NOT mean it will unlock at the end time you specify.
- Something to note: if you ask google/alexa/siri to unlock the lock, they will ask you for the pin you've set up per assistant. Why? Well, so that someone doesn't shout into your house "Hey Alexa, open the front door" and she just lets them. That wouldn't be very secure!
- Using the Google assistant app, you add your unlock at X time routine and within that one routine, add an additional action that is the PIN number. When it runs, the assistant won’t show that it worked, but if you check the lock/eufy app, you’ll see it unlocked.
As for the device, i've tested all the unlocking features from key to fingerprinting to code entry. The key pad is a little sensitive, but overall it works. The fastest entry is the fingerprinting. I love having the keys just in case the "smart" part craps out.
I imagine if you have all the holes already in your door, install is a breeze. I didn't, so that was fun but had nothing to do with the product itself. The instructions are very clear and each part is labeled via step number in their respective boxes, so it's very hard to mess up.
The Eufy app isn't terrible, it seems to work pretty well. A couple of times it had trouble unlocking via wifi. Is it my wifi or the app? Not sure. You can set passcodes per person and it'll record who entered the building in the app so it's a nice way of keeping track.
Design-wise, I was surprised at how sturdy the lock itself is. It's hefty and definitely feels like it's built to last. It's also very sleek looking.
Sure, it's a little pricy but I'd rather feel safe than not and with this, I definitely feel safer.
| Brand | eufy Security |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Built-in wifi, Auto lock,High Security cylinder. |
| Lock Type | Keypad |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.26 x 2.83 x 1.03 inches |
| Material | Stainless Steel, Zinc |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Security |
| Style | Modern |
| Color | Black |
| Finish Type | Painted |
| Included Components | *do not include charging cable, 1)Exterior assembly; 2)Interior assembly; 3)mounting plate 4)Deadbolt; 5)strike plate 6)strike reinforce 7)10000mah rechargeable battery 8)screws 9)5 keys 10)user manual |
| Controller Type | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Weight | 3.1 Pounds |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Manufacturer | Eufy |
| Part Number | T8520 |
| Item Weight | 3.1 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 6.26 x 2.83 x 1.03 inches |
| Item model number | T8520 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Finish | Painted |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 2 |
| Special Features | Built-in wifi, Auto lock,High Security cylinder. |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium |
