Customers have good things to say about the Smart Lock Series 2, especially regarding its ease of use and straightforward installation. The design is well-received, and users appreciate its compatibility and app integration. However, some customers have reported issues with deadbolt alignment.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Peace of Mind
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The SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 has given me peace of mind since moving into my new home. This was very easy to install and has an app that is simple to navigate.
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I absolutely love this lock feature. I can enter my home using my fingerprint, with keys, a key fob or a code. I can even assign a family member an access code just in case I can’t let them in. Perfect and secure.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful lock
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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This lock makes it easy for me to get into my garage door. I have the key fob and when I open my garage, I unlock my door at the same time.
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Ive been wanting a smart lock for our back door for a while. We havent had a lock on our back door since we moved in which has been a concern of mine. I was interested in trying out the Simplisafe lock because I heard great things about them.
Installing this lock was a breeze. The instructions were simple and could be followed on paper or the app. It took about 20 minutes to set everything up. I liked how it works with the existing deadbolt, so I didnt have to replace it entirely.
The design looks sleek and modern, which I appreciate. It connect easily to the SimpliSafe system, letting me control it through the app or the PIN pad. I love the fact that I can lock and unlock from my phone.
I've also been loving the app. I can lock and unlock the door from anywhere, which has come in handy when I've forgotten to lock it. The notifications let me know when the door is used so I always know whats going on.
The lock isn't perfect. If your door's deadbolt is not properly aligned, the lock may struggle. Our door is slightly warped, so I have to push it in slightly to get the lock to work.
The PIN pad is another thing. It’s only available in black, which isn’t ideal for a door that gets a lot of sunlight. Ours gets pretty hot during the day. I used the included adhesive strips to attach it, but I may need to screw it in to keep it secure.
This smart lock has made life easier and feels like a solid upgrade. It’s simple to use looks greatand integrates well with our security setup. If you already use SimpliSafe, it’s worth checking out. Just make sure your door is in good shape so the lock can do its job.
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This was so difficult to place on my door! It wouldn’t initially allow us to lock it. We had to take it off and in o er 20 times before we figured out if we omitted the screws to secure base then and only then did it go on flush! Haven’t even connected system only DOOR!
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Love this security lock from SimpliSafe. Easy to install, setup and use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Beware: Lock doesn't work alone
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Buyer Beware: You need the system for this to work. Sadly, it doesn't say this anywhere on the materials until you try activating it through the app. It feels great, it looks great, but I don’t need or want a system. If you have the system (or at least the base), this could work for you.
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The SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2, is one optional component of the SimpliSafe Home Security Ecosystem. It is a good mid-level device. Unlike a do-it-all smart lock, it does not have its own camera or base unit. A camera is not necessary here, because it’s expected that you would have a SimpliSafe doorbell within a few feet of this SimpliSafe smart lock. Your separate SimpliSafe doorbell and its camera would have a much better view of the home entrance area and would help you see what is going on. Compared to a door-bell, the smart lock has the advantage of telling you whether your door is locked or not, from anywhere in the world that Wi-Fi is available. The SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2, is somewhat unusual because it doesn’t include a complete deadbolt. Instead, it has a motorized body that attaches to your existing deadbolt and mechanically opens and closes it as you command it. An advantage of this, is that it makes installation much easier, because you don’t have to dig or drill into the inner lock workings of the existing door.
FEATURES:
· Locking the Door with the App or keypad automatically can be set to arm the rest of your SimpliSafe security system. Conversely arming your SimpliSafe alarm system, can lock the door and every other SimpliSafe device automatically.
· Simple quick installation with just a screwdriver. No drilling required.
· Uses your door's, original standard single cylinder deadbolt.
· Sends you alerts via the phone App when someone locks or unlocks your door and keeps a log.
·If someone enters the wrong PIN five times, Smart Lock will notify you via the App. Following several failed PIN attempts, the SimpliSafe system automatically secures your home.
·The SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 can be preprogrammed to lock at specified times. If you forget to lock it when you leave the house for work, the SimpliSafe App can be set to do it for you at a specified time.
· The lock has low battery alerts to inform you when the battery is low.
· It's compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa (with limited function).
·3-year Limited Warranty
PROS:
· Easy to install and control.
· Integrates well with every other SimpliSafe (Series 2 and newer) device you’ve installed in your home, making for smooth enhanced operation.
· A great do-it-yourself option for the home handyman.
CONS:
- REQUIRES a separate SimpliSafe Home System base-unit to Work!
- Sticky tape that fastens the unit and key pad to door bolt, MAY fail over time in hot climates.
CONCLUSION:
The SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2, is a mid-range product that would be an excellent choice for an apartment or first home. Later in a large house, a more capable feature-rich electronic door lock could be used.
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Initial clause, the use of this smartlock does require that you have at minimum the main components to the SimpleSafe system. This does mean the main base and should be at least generation 3 to the latest. Getting to it…
The upgraded lock has all of the similar features and installs as the old one and was/still is easy to install. Installations utilizes your door’s existing deadbolt and mounts to it. This is great for apartments living where you are required to keep the same key or in a home where you’re looking to added access without a key. Keep this in mind for those of us with older kids or family that visits on occasion. While the previous model used a rounded conventional look, the new style uses rounded corners and is more rectangular. The new design appears to be more if not similar to the original in maintaining the low profile feature, minimalistic look while not alarming others you have a smartlock in-use by using the existing lock.
Install.
Remove the locking knob of your original deadbolt. On the SimpliSafe lock, slide the two tabs out to remove the outer shell, revealing the main body template for removal. Remove and prep for install of the main body metal template to your by selecting on the of the provided color-coded plastic inserts that aligns with your model (supported) lock. Perform the install of the template and place the outer shell over the main plate. Slide the original two tabs back into place to lock the device into place. Perform an initial “re-calibration” (calibration) of the smartlock to your SimpliSafe system, perform initial operational tests to ensure it’s working properly. Set your keypad up with it’s new pin and determine where to install using the preplaced adhesive on the keypad. The key pad is slim and touch is soft, feels overall of a nice quality. I tend to place the pad away from the lock instead of next to it. Near enough for it perform, but out of site to where people will notice and give away, you’re using a smartlock.
Overall.
Once installed and operational, this does ease a number of things without having to give your kids the (in my scenario) a key to the home and worry about a lost key or a friend making a copy. While you can use this without buying into the full SimpliSafe family, you do miss out on remote locking and seeing access control while away. Highly suggest buying into this as we have had ours for a while now and enjoy everything SimpliSafe has to offer at times while monitoring our home while away. It’s very easy to add onto the system as needed to keep a full spectrum system.
Cons/Notes.
-Door insulation, the rubber seal may affect use of this, depending on how long the seal has been in use and may prevent the lock from lock properly.
-Depending on how your original lock was installed; holes were cut, the lock may not be mounted fully square and may be off a little. (True test of your builder’s carpentry skills)
-Need to perform an initial lock calibration as step that may be easily missed. How to: Go to Devices, lock “NAME”, perform “recalibrate” for it to speak to the base station.
Overall, this is a very good investment and addition to any home or apartment. Definitely something I can recommend to friends, family, and anyone interested in getting a smartlock while looking to add-on to new home security system.
Good lock for the price. a good Christmas gift....
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upon first inspection of this smart lock, I noticed its nice design and sleekness. I have other locks that are security locks and this one seems as though it will be a good addition. I like the fact that it was easy to install, which is very comforting for one who is not at all hardware savvy. I like the fact that you can us the app,, the key pad or the key. Having all these options aren a great way to have multiple ways of opening the door.m One of the things that I have to point out is that using the key manually is a bit challenging. sometimes it will Jam and be a bit hard to turn. In our area the internet goes down not very often but sometimes. Needing the internet to get into the house is one of the challenges that I face by having to use the key, like I said, this is few far and in-between. I love smart locks and am looking forward to replacing all the locks around the house. If you are looking for a security with these smarts locks, consider giving this specific one a try...
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Compatibility, Design, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solidly built smart lock.
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Solidly built smart lock. Hopefully it proves to be more durable. I had the series 1 smart lock and it died after a year, and the rubber buttons cracked and fell off during the harsh Utah winter. This one feels slightly different. The buttons feel thicker. Still super simple to hook up to an existing system. Literally took less than 5 minutes to setup. Design is similar to series 1, just more rectangular. Easy to pop off your existing deadbolt and replace with the SimpliSafe lock. All the hardware is included and works with 99.999995 doors. Settings are simple and handled by the intuitive SimpliSafe app or the security control hub. Adding it is as simple as putting a code on the website and boom! Synced! I highly recommend this for people already in the SimpliSafe economy. If this is, indeed, more durable than the series 1 lock, I will be very happy with this unit for a long time. This locks when your system is armed and unlocks when you disarm the system. You can also use it with automated timers. I look forward to seeing how this stands up to future wear.
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Simplisafe lived up to their name as far as a simple installation and simple configuration/setup. I did find a few items in the instructions that could be improved, however the device installed on my door in just about 5 minutes, and works perfectly.
This package includes a very sturdy lock that goes on the inside of the door and a keypad that is installed outside on the door itself on a wall or door molding. You also receive screws and anchors plus 3M sticking tape. An important supplied item is a small about 1 inch tool that is used to remove the back of the pin pad to access the batteries and also to pull apart the keypad if you want to install the base using screws instead of just the sticky tape. This tool is also used to uninstall the inside lock portion if needed. So don't lose it.
The instructions said there was a piece of tape to hold the outside lock part on the door during the install but this tape was missing. However, any ''painters tape' will do. Before you remove the inside thumb-turn, you do need to secure the outside key-side of your existing door lock. Note two things, installing this new electronic lock utilizes your existing outer side of your lock and therefore your existing key will still work – this is a great design point.
You can follow instructions on the app or by using the included install guide. Note in Step 4 of the guide it provides a misleading installation step. It shows the ‘wing latches’ being removed. You only slide them out and do not remove the set screws. Just loosen the set screws and leave the ‘wing latches' installed but moved away from the mounting plate. The mounting plate is then removed, and installed in place of your thumb turn latch.. Also I’d suggest that in Step 4 it could say you use a 1/16” Allen wrench to loosen the set screws. You will need to slide the ‘wing latches’ back once you have installed the plate on your door to secure it on the door. The other area which is misleading is that the instructions indicate that if the interior part doesn’t fit flush, then you may have bent the plate. While this is true, they should also indicate that if you installed the plate reversed, then there will also be a gap which is most likely your actual problem.
Using the app to set the lock up, there is another mistake in that the install finishes without giving you the opportunity to set up one or more additional pins to unlock using the keypad. It just says done. I had to look up on the internet how to add a pin.
I’m being a little picky, but there is a note attached on the interior ‘battery compartment lid’ that says slide right to remove. But it is in black lettering on a black background which makes it almost impossible to read the small print.
Although I noted some small install improvements; this unit is very well designed and solid and the install process is excellent in that the install can be done in only a few minutes if you have some experience. Also utilizing the app, it is a very easy process to configure the lock.
This lock integrates conveniently with a SimpliSafe Security system which I have; it is very nice to have everything in one app. I would highly recommend this very nice electronic smart lock.
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First, I have to admit I didn't read the description closely enough. You must have a SimpliSafe system to use this lock. Also, make certain the deadbolt you are replacing is a single cylinder unit, not one that has a key on both sides. I had neither, so had to order a SimpliSafe system and replace the deadbolt. But once I had the correct equipment, I proceeded with the installation. The instructions are clear, but I did have to fiddle a bit with picking the correct adapter to connect with my deadbolt. See below.
Once the hardware was installed, the lock then needed to be connected to the SimpliSafe base unit. I did this using the app on my phone, and it was accomplished quickly with excellent prompts for each step. The lock is then calibrated to ensure the lock moves in each direction enough to ensure the bolt is fully extended and retracted. I messed this up the first time, simply because I didn't install the correct adapter. After I fixed that mistake, I reran the install and the second calibration went perfectly. I then linked the keypad to the base station, and everything works exactly as expected.
Since my home already has an alarm system, I am not using the SimpliSafe system as my primary system. Instead, I am using it for app control for this lock, as well as placing a door sensor on a small door that goes under my house, so I will know if someone attempts to access that space. That alone is well worth adding this system, and having app control for this door lock is "icing on the cake".
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So I just received my SimpliSafe SmartLock Series 2 a little over a week ago and have been putting it through its paces. I have been a SimpliSafe customer for over the last 10 years and have used many of their products. Over that time, SimpliSafe has become a household name for many customers like myself. So when this new SimpliSafe SmartLock came along I knew I had o try it. Upon opening the box, you will notice that everything you need to get started nicely packed. First you must understand that this smartlock is designed and only compatible with the 3rd generation SimpliSafe Security System. The included user guide will help you with installation which is simple to do. It took me about 20 minutes to get everything installed. Having another smartlock on my front door, we decided to place this one on our backdoor near our garage for easy access. After using this for ever a week now, we have come to really love the simplicity of this smartlock and the features that come with it. Some of our favorite features include the ability to lock and unlock our door via the PIN Pad as well as unlocking/locking via the mobile app. One of the biggest features is that there is no key needed to unlock your door. Another thing to remember is that this smartlock only works with single cylinder deadbolts. While this unit does take batteries (4 AAs), it is designed for easy access to the battery compartment when its times to change the batteries out. Overall, we love our new smartlock system and its a great device at a great price point. Highly recommended.