Ultraloq - Bolt Fingerprint WiFi Smart Lock (Apple Home) - Black

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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  The All-In-One Smart Lock for Your Home

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  The Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Wi-Fi Smart Lock with Apple Home integration, is an excellent smart home product for those looking for that additional level of security, ease of mind and control for those who can have access to your home. Right from the start, I was very happy to see just how straightforward the installation process was. The lock comes with clear, easy-to-follow instructions, and the hardware itself is well-built and intuitive to assemble. Since I was only doing a simple swap of my current deadbolt and because it fits into a standard deadbolt slot, all I had to do was remove my old lock and door frame plate and I was good to go. I personally didn't have to do any drilling/cutting to resize my door or door frame. That being said, it does come with some measurement outlines that allows you to overlay it on a blank door, to cut out the perfect hole for the lock. HELPFUL TIP, before installation, I highly recommend taking a picture of the back of the deadbolt where the QR code and serial number are located. This is crucial because you’ll need this information when setting up the lock in the Ultraloq app (U Home) and integrating it with Apple Home. Once the lock is physically installed, setting it up in the app is seamless. The QR code scan allows for quick pairing to Apple Home and the serial number is for the U Home app activation setup. After creating an account and getting the lock on my network, I did run into a little user error snag, where it needs to be setup on a 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi band and when trying to do a firmware update my cellphone was on the 5g band and the firmware update kept failing but as soon as I switched my phone over to my networks 2.4 band the update went through, just something to look out for. Because, until I did the firmware update the pin-code would not unlock the door and only the app would unlock the door. So make sure you do the Firmware update after installing it. The standout features of the Ultraloq Bolt are its multiple access options. You can unlock it using your fingerprint, a passcode, the UHome app, Apple Home, or even a physical key. The fingerprint reader is fast and accurate, recognizing authorized users in a split second. The ability to assign unique codes to multiple users is super convenient and you can designate individuals as admins, active users, or temporary users with expiration dates on their access codes. You can add the person in the app and give them permissions. This feature is perfect for granting access to house guests, In-Laws, dog walkers, or Airbnb guests without needing to change codes manually. And since this has Bluetooth you don't have to give people access to your Wi-Fi network in order to access to communicate with the lock. The U Home app is well-designed and user-friendly. It allows you to manage all settings, view access logs, and create or modify user access. The app’s interface is intuitive, making it easy to add or remove users, check lock status, and receive real-time notifications when someone enters. Integration with Apple Home is another big advantage, enabling voice control with Siri and automation with other smart home devices. You can set up a proximity area where the lock will automatically lock itself as you enter the house which is nice if your hands are full. The only real negative about this product is its decision to go with 8x AA batteries for power. Not since the video game handheld the Game Gear have I had to install this many batteries into one device. It is a tad puzzling why Ultraloq decided to go this route instead of a rechargeable lithium battery. That being said I would just go and get 16x rechargeable AA lithium batteries, so you never had to worry about buying more AA batteries and you can just rotate them when they need to be recharged. Pros: 1.Easy installation with clear instructions 2.Multiple unlocking options fingerprint, passcode, app, Apple Home, and a key 3.Customizable user access with admin, active, and temporary roles 4.Fingerprint reader is quick and reliable 5.Seamless Apple Home integration 6.U Home app is intuitive and feature-rich 7.Real-time notifications and access logs 8.Sleek and modern design Cons: 1.QR code and serial number Location - You must remember to take a picture before installation 2.8x AA Batteries - not rechargeable batteries 3.Awkward Physical key - the shape/design of the key is not like your standard key. Overall, the Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Wi-Fi Smart Lock with Apple Home is an excellent investment for anyone looking to enhance their home security . The setup is easy, the features are robust, and the ability to grant and monitor access remotely is huge and gone are the days of hiding a key under the mat or a lawn gnome. If you’re looking for a high-quality smart lock with Apple Home compatibility, I would highly recommend this product.

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  Posted 11 months ago by Ian L

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Very Flexible

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  I was looking for a multi-person lock that a child could use and so that I could track workers that provide temporary codes to. I'm doing some upgrades and will have work people in/out for the next several months. I'll initially put it on one door and if I'm happy with it I'll put it on 3 others. I really liked the idea that I could use multiple methods to unlock the door(s), and more so like the feature that all open/closes are logged to the cloud. Being able to assign different "keys"/codes to different people was just what I wanted. I have a couple of smart locks but they only support 10 unique codes and they don't provide a logging capability. I'm aware that the lock only works with a 2.4Ghz wifi network. I have an independent 2.4Ghz for my smart home devices. My initial concern is that the lock requires 8 AA (alkaline) batteries, don't try using rechargeable batteries (per their documentation). My existing smart locks use 4 batteries and last about a year. Installing the lock just required removing the old deadbolt and replacing it with the UltraLoq. The UltraLoq has a solid brass cylinder that looks much nicer than the zinc deadbolt I had previously. First the keypad harness has to be connected to the battery pack. Then two long screws screw through the battery box into the keypad to hold it together. The back of the battery box has a rubber backing. The keypad does not (I think it should) they claim the lock is IP65 weather rated; where I'm putting it it won't matter. After putting in the batteries I verified the keypad lighted up and worked. There is also a magnetic open/closed detector that requires a magnet to be mounted adjacent to the door, I'm going to do this later so that I can better hide it (route into molding/wall). They also have a YouTube video and it explains things more clearly than the written instructions. I then downloaded the U Home app. The app supports multiple types of devices (Security, Power, Locks, Lights). I already have another app that controls about 40 lights, 10 switches and 15 power outlets and 8 cameras. I don't plan on migrating any of these to the U Home App. A few of my devices support Apple Home with Thread (Matter) Wi-Fi. I use Google Home and Alexa, but never with my locks so far, not sure this will change. I also have a SmartThings hub, a Thread Hub and multiple Z Wave hubs (as well as Zigbee). So everything that UltraLoq supports I have a means of communicating with. The included QR code made it very easy to add the lock to the app for initial set up. The app made it easy to enroll fingerprints (for one or more users), to set up a WiFi and Bluetooth (for Auto Unlock) and to set up electronic keys (each with a person assigned). Since I have a separate door handle, the auto open only opens the deadbolt. You still need to turn the knob to open the door (so it's not truly auto open). The app said I needed to update the firmware, it took multiple times for it to complete correctly, but it did eventually so I moved on (-1 star, puzzling why). I have very strong wifi throughout my house, after setting it up, I wish the application had a means to tell me the wifi strength it was receiving. The function I like most is I can make sure the door is locked at a specific time every night and can tell me if the door is open or closed. The door has a self closure on it so knowing if it's locked is nice, if it's open is not as likely for me. So I've programmed it to lock at 9pm and 11pm. I've now set it up for 5 family members and made several programmable eKeys (for workers that I can limit time of day and delete entirely). The logging function works as expected. On one occasion after I reset my router the lock would not work. I removed a battery and everything reconnected properly. I'm glad I was on the right side of the door when this happened. I've had other wifi outages that did not have any effect. So far I'm pretty happy with it, but not ready to buy more until I determine what the battery life will be.

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  Posted 11 months ago by 3Tcubed

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Ultraloq Fingerprint Deadbolt

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  I got the Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Smart Lock to replace my front door deadbolt. I watched the YouTube video on how to install it just to make sure I understood as it's really cold out and I didn't want to waste any time having my door open or a hole for a breeze to come through. Installation was pretty easy, as they say 'retrofit'. What I wanted was to be able to use my existing keys but that doesn't seem possible. It does come with a set of keys though so that works just fine. Point being if the batteries were to die or the power was out my Wi-Fi wasn't working, there would still be a way to use this deadbolt the old-fashioned way. The fingerprint option is really cool and seems to work flawlessly for me. You can use your standard smart home apps with this lock, like Google Home and Apple Home which make this easy since it's less apps to have to manage, and there's also the U Home App. The auto sensor is a little ugly, sticking out from the side, but I do like that it's a feature, so I'll deal with it sticking out, most everything in my house is white so it's not terrible. I like how the keypad lights up. I am concerned about battery life, it says it'll last a year, that's 8 AA batteries! So, time will tell if that's the case. Another cool feature of this lock is that you can use random numbers before and after your actual key code, in case you need to confuse people on what the code actually is, and as long as you've entered the right sequence somewhere in there it'll unlock - but you do just have the fingerprint option. The ability to see on the app whether your door is locked or open is really nice, I appreciate that as much as I appreciate the app for my car that lets me monitor whether my doors are unlocked or locked. It gives great peace of mind. Firmware will need to be updated once you got it set up. Overall, this feels like a quality smart lock, it's easy to use, easy to install and the app works well. I'm happy with it and feel secure using it.

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  Posted 11 months ago by skylord