![]() ![]() They’ll also require eight AA batteries (probably due to on-board WiFi). These locks are going to be of most use in North America, where deadbolts are largely the norm, so fitting or replacing a standard deadbolt isn’t going to be complicated at all, with a few screws the most you’ll be needed to work with to install it. This means that aside from all the other options to open the lock, you can also have a passcode set up for each user.īoth models will use built-in WiFi via a module within the lock itself, which is going to mean it should react quicker than standard Bluetooth, whilst also not requiring a separate hub, which is the case with locks by most other brands. ![]() ![]() These locks come with a built-in keypad arranged around the lock in a style reminiscent of the old analogue phones of yesteryear. Whilst HomeKey is a great feature to have, using your finger (or thumb) to open the lock is even more intuitive, and is one less thing you need to get out of your pocket. As the name implies, this comes with a biometric fingerprint sensor that allows you to open the lock simply by pressing your registered digit on the sensor. The Bolt Fingerprint, on the other hand, does not come with HomeKey functionality, even though it is HomeKit compatible. Even though it has a standard keyhole, with Apple HomeKey you’re unlikely to ever use the keys except in an emergency. ![]() The Bolt NFC is compatible with both Apple HomeKit and Apple HomeKey, meaning you can not only open it via Siri or the Apple Home app but also with a HomeKey-compatible iPhone or Apple Watch (iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 4 or later) by just tapping on the front of the lock. As it stands, none of the three locks we’re going to look at are available yet, but the first two listed on the company’s website are both compatible with Apple HomeKit. ![]()
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