Wyze Lock and Keypad Installation and Review

#sponsored #FreeProduct Quick and simple retrofit installation, shareable w/restricted access and unlimited guest codes using keypad add-on. Amazon Affiliate Product Link: https://geni.us/VMP7fEh As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CommissionsEarned Note that this device does not come with its own deadbolt latch, since it’s designed to retrofit your existing manual deadbolt to make it electronic and smart. The optional keypad, sold separately, comes with 2 AA batteries, mounting plate and hardware, and a set of installation instructions. The main lock unit measures 4.75” long, 2.5” wide, and 1.25” inch thick. The exterior is all metal while the electronics housing is plastic and attaches to the mounting plate via two screws. The center hole is for the tumbler pin. The thumbturn on the front turns vertical or horizontal to lock and unlock the deadbolt. At the bottom, there’s a small notch for you to grasp the front plate and remove the cover, which is held on by four magnets in the corners. Inside, is the battery bay that requires 4 AA batteries, two on each side, and the QR code in the middle is a link to download the mobile app for setup. You'll need to have an existing deadbolt in order to install this lock and you'll replacing the inside thumbturn with the electronic Wyze motor unit. Since the mounting plate is adjustable and the unit comes with different sized mounting screws and 4 adapter shapes for the deadbolt latch tailpiece, it can be installed on nearly any door thickness and be compatible with the most popular deadbolt lock brands. Installation takes only about 15 minutes to perform including app setup and sensor calibration; use of the app requires registering an account and a plug-in gateway/hub is required for use in order to connect the lock to your home WiFi network. The door position sensor is built-into the lock housing, and you do not need to install any external sensor component. The lock can be used with or without the optional keypad add-on. Without the keypad, you can tap on the icon in the Wyze app to lock and unlock the door. The app will also show if the door is opened or closed. In the settings, you can enable notifications and enable auto-lock and auto-unlock. Note that disabling door position detection also disables auto-locking. Trash mode temporarily disables the auto-locking feature so that the door won’t lock behind you. Auto-unlock uses a combination of your GPS location and Bluetooth to determine when you've left home and returned, though if the door isn’t opened within 10 minutes it will re-lock automatically. There are audible alarms for door jams or if the door is left open for more than a set amount of time. As for 3rd party integrations, the lock works with Google Home but also Amazon Alexa. With Alexa you can unlock by app and/or unlock by voice. You’ll need to set up a security PIN for voice unlocking but you'll have to say this PIN out loud every time you unlock. You are able to share the lock with other Wyze users if you want them to have persistent unlock access, or if you have the optional keypad, you can set guest codes with or without restrictions: one-time use, temporary with a specific start and end time and dates, or recurring on a weekly basis on certain days within a specified time interval. Just note that for recurring schedules, you can only choose one time window across all the days selected per code. The other neat thing is that you can mask your entry code by entering random digits before and/or after your code, up to 20 digits total, and the door will still unlock. After you create any passcode, you won’t be able to view it again in the app, so if you forget it, you’ll need to erase the code and reset it. I like that the Wyze lock is that it retrofit the deadbolt that I already had and kept the keyed portion on the outside of the lock as emergency backup to unlock and lock the door e.g. if I don’t have my phone on me, forget the passcode, or if the batteries die, though they should last about 6 months (depending on use). Overall, the Wyze lock was quick to install, it’s easy to setup and use, and has a number of convenient features that help us secure our home and allow access to guests remotely with or without specified restrictions. With the keypad you don't need a smartphone to get in and you can lock the door on your way out with the touch of a button or have it auto-lock after being closed for security, in case someone forgets. There's no auto-lock geofencing feature built-in when you leave home, however, you can easily set up an IFTTT routine to accomplish that task. For truly keyless entry, you do have to remember to keep the doorknob of the door unlocked, or replace it with one that does not have a lock to prevent an accidental lock out. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CommissionsEarned Amazon Affiliate Product Link: https://geni.us/VMP7fEh