SimpliSafe - Smart Lock Series 2 - Black

Love this new lock, buying another. Easy to install. We marked it so we can tell when it’s locked.

The SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 is easy to install and easy to use, and works great with our SimpliSafe’s Home Security system. First the lock comes with easy to follow: instructions, 4 AA batteries, Mounting plate, tailpiece adapters, PIN pad, release tool, deadbolt screws and wood screws. A Philips screw driver is needed to do the job and the SimpliSafe application. When arming the SimpliSafe system the lock automatically secures the door. The lock also has an auto lock function so when we open and close the door, it will lock by itself, and this is optional it does not have to do it. One of the best features we like is how easy it is to open the door, we can unlock the door using the PIN pad, as well as using the SimpliSafe app and finally using the key that our deadbolt had in the first place. And with the SimpliSafe App we can open the door from anywhere we are, for example if visitors or guests get there before we do, then we can disarm the system and open the door remotely. And we can lock the door from far as well, so we do not have to guess if we locked the door or not. I have done it a couple of times, wonder if I locked the door or not, I do not have to guess any longer, I can check and lock the door from the app, The application is also useful since it notifies us when the door is locked or unlocked, so we know when someone got home safe. As for the installation, it is easy to do and the instructions are easy to follow and Simplisafe even has a video to watch on how to do it. We really like having the Smart Lock, we like the color that goes well with the door, the installation was easy and the application is user friendly. Just know that the lock does require the SimpliSafe Home Security System as well as a single Cylinder deadbolt.

About five years ago, I switched my alarm company to SimpliSafe. I like the price but mostly I was attracted by the simplicity of installing and growing the system throughout my house. Among the many accessories, I consider the SimpliSafe smart lock series 2 as the gate guardian of the house. This smart lock was replacing the previous version, SimpliSafe smart lock series 1, which made installing it a breeze from previous experience. Even if it’s your first time, the intuitive app guides you through every step and it is incompatible with most deadbolts. I like its design with squared corners that give it a modern look. Compared to the old model, the battery cover slides to the right instead of upward which is a big improvement in my opinion. It is also well built with a hard plastic shell that is smooth to the touch. Once installed, it quickly connected to the base station and after a short update, it was ready to go. The SimpliSafe smart lock Series 2 met my expectations. It comes with a keypad that you install on the outside against the door, either with the included tape or secured with the provided installation screws and base. The keypad is responsive and the numbers light up making it easy to use at night. Through the app, this smart lock is easily customizable with features such as auto-lock, setting up limited access for guests complete with an activity log. The deadbolt motor is powerful enough to assure a complete lock at every try. The smart lock is powered by 2 AA batteries which is half what the previous version required. So far, the battery is holding well and we use it a lot as there are four people in the house and a dog being walked outside 4 to 5 times a day. With the smart lock series 2, SimpliSafe has hit the right spot. The experience provided by the previous smart lock, which was already very good, has made the series 2 a winner. It’s easy to install, it’s user-friendly, it works perfectly within the SimpliSafe environment and makes me feel secure, it’s well built and it looks great. If you’re a SimpliSafe user, don’t hesitate to give it a try and you won’t be disappointed.

Super simple simply safe product. At first I was skeptical about the product initially thinking that it eliminated the key on the outside. But that was incorrect. The key on the outside stayed. Let's get into setup. So first and foremost make sure you know how to open a door lock and know the various parts are. If not go and learn on a streaming platform or get a handy person to do this install. Also make sure you look at the type of lock you have and handle set you have to make sure it is compatible. Take the package out and parts and remove all of the battery tabs. After that remove the inside part of the lock cover to expose the pin. Look at the instructions to see which adapter to use. It is color coded for ease of use. Put the base plate adapter on and secure with the hardware needed. Then put the adapter on the pin. Secure the simply safe housing and push the 2 securing tabs and you are all set on the inside. Make sure you level the housing using a level if needed. Next stick the outside key pad. After that slide open the inside battery panel push the setup button and open the app and follow the on screen setup steps and you are all set. Operation is nice and easy through the app and at the door. No complaints.. On screen app is easy to use to remote operate the lock. So overall easy to install easy to use.... Great ads on to the simply safe system. I would recommend this product if you are looking to add on to your simply safe product.

I’ve been wanting to put a smart lock on our back door to allow us to let people in when we’re away, as we often have guests or pet sitters come by when we’re out. We have a few spare keys that we pass to our regulars, but for other visitors or one-off helpers it didn’t always make sense to get them a set of keys beforehand. Thus, when I found out SimpliSafe had a smart lock that could integrate with the security system which we already have, and pay for the monitoring, I had to pick one up to try. Pros: - Easy to install. - Retrofits an existing single cylinder lock. - Works with SimpliSafe Security system. - Modern Look. Cons: - If the doors deadbolt is not aligned with the slot perfectly, the lock will have issues locking. - Keypad only comes in black, which will get cooked in direct sunlight. - Requires the SimpliSafe system to use. Installation & Setup: Setup was easy, with two ways to proceed with a step-by-step guide: Included Paper or the SimpliSafe App. Both covered the same steps with clear pictures and instructions to install the Smart Lock. Adding the device to your system will require you to use the SimpliSafe app, but you can click through all the prior steps if you use the paper setup guide. This is a retrofit style smart lock, which uses the existing deadbolt mechanism to add a smart lock function on the inside of the door. This works with most single cylinder deadbolts. You remove the internal thumb turn and replace with the included mounting plate that is attached to the back of the smart lock. Then add the right thumb turn adapter to the tailpiece on the inside of the deadbolt. After that, simply slide the Smart Lock device onto the mounting place and secure in place using the wing clips. Done. By far, one of the easiest installs I’ve done is for locks and looks modern on the door. You really cannot tell from the outside besides if the keypad is installed. Adding the lock to the SimpliSafe system to be able to use the smart features is simple, if you were not already using the app then open it up and select the 3 lines options, then select the “Add Device or Camera”. Select the Smart Lock and navigate through the setup instructions. It would be nice if you could skip the installation steps to get straight to pairing, but I was not able to. There are some calibration steps, which seemed to help the door figure out how much force to use, but the lock didn’t have issues on the first few tries. I did have some issues later in the week with the deadbolt not properly aligning unless I pushed the door in a little, this was after the temperature dropped quite a bit. I’ll have to do some adjustments to the door, but I figured out my overall door is a little warped which caused the issue. So not a knock against the lock, but something with the door. App: The Smart lock works well with the app and system, it locks automatically when you are the system or after a set time if you enable the auto-locking. I do wish the interface for locking/unlocking was more intuitive, you must click on the little blue deadbolt image to lock and unlock. It’s not the worst, but it doesn’t really feel good for me. Unlocking/Locking: The included pin pad can be attached via 3M sticks, but because it is black plastic, which if it is in direct sunlight, it will get hot and probably will fall off whatever it is stuck to. The placement for my door puts it in direct sunlight most of the day, so I will most likely end up screwing the pin pad to the door so it will not fall off. For now, the 3M stick is holding. So far, I’ve really enjoyed using the pin pad to lock and unlock the door. It has made going in and out much simpler. If the system is armed, then the pin pad will also disarm the system when unlocked, which is a nice feature. I do wish I could also arm the system from the pin pad, but I can also do both from the SimpliSafe app instead. As I found out throughout the last week Unfortunately for me, my door is just warped enough, that I need to adjust the hinges to get the lock to close on its own. This is not a knock against the lock, though the only thing I wished was that the lock was a bit more powerful to be able to push the deadbolt in if it wasn’t perfectly aligned. I will probably play around with the calibration to see if I can get it to work a little better. Conclusion: If you have the SimpliSafe security system, then this is a great addition to making the security system a little smarter, though your experience will really depend on the door more than on the smart lock. For anyone with a SimpliSafe, I would recommend picking up this smart lock as it’s easy and works with integration into the security system. If you don’t want a smart lock that requires a whole security system to work, then I would recommend looking for something more standalone.