SAMSUNG KEYPAD DOOR KNOB MANUAL

The smart locks on the list are a selection of UK-specific locks that fit British doors, an area of potential confusion we’ll dip into fully further down. We didn’t physically attack the locks to check for robustness or try to break in using aggressive digital hacking techniques. We then carried out a range of methods of opening (if available), over an extended period to check for consistency and any connectivity issues.

We installed the locks into our test door(s), and connected them to an accompanying app and/or wider smart home platform like Alexa, Google Home or Apple Homekit. We set out to test a wide range of locks that are available and compatible with UK locksets - many US brands are not. The best smart locks have backup options so you can open the door if the batteries in the lock go flat, the wifi is down, or a brand’s servers suffer an outage. Some smart locks take this a step further, using keypads so a master code unlocks the door (if your keys are lost or your phone battery is exhausted), and in some cases fingerprint readers. This authenticates you to the lock and allows you to control it. The latter options contain a unique, virtual key that’s ideally encrypted to prevent interception. To unlock the smart lock, you will need a key, which can range from a standard metal key to a digital version in a mobile app, a credit card or a fob.

SAMSUNG KEYPAD DOOR KNOB MANUAL

The best smart locks work by replacing part of your existing locking system with a ‘smart’ element that can unlock the door – in some cases physically retracting the bolts, in others allowing the keyholder to do so using the manual handle.

Samsung keypad door knob