Philips Fingerprint Keyless Entry Door Lock with App Control, Front Door Smart Lock Deadbolt, 9Months Battery, IP53 Waterproof, BHMA Grade 3-Matte Black

This lock was easy to install and despite all the technology, it works easily, 100% of the time. That is the most impressive feature of this product: it just works as well as a dumb deadbolt would.Battery life is excellent: I have had this nearly a year and still haven't changed the batteries.The fingerprint reader works like a dream: it always picks up my fingerprint on the first try every time.The autolock functionality is also excellent: as soon as I close the door, it locks (this is configurable and how I set it up).I'm very happy with this lock.

I didn't need anything fancy, I just wanted to lock and unlock my door easily and allow my kid to get into the house in an emergency with his fingerprint (he actually likes the code better). For that, it works really well. Here's a breakdown:Ease of installation - it's dead simple if you already have a deadbolt. Just pay attention to little things like which screws go where and how the old one is setup. I also recommend changing out the strike plate (the metal part connected to the doorframe) with the Phillips one because it seems bigger than my old one. The other one screwed up the unit and made it lockup but worked fine after I changed it out. The hardest part of the whole thing is figuring out the cord between the two units. Oh and the door sensor instructions are not clear. Just put it level to the top of the unit and it should work. I had to move mine because it wasn't clear where they wanted it.Ease of setup - pretty easy as well. I had my fingerprints in the system in about 5 minutes (4 fingers total). Another 5m for my kid. It also has you adjust the door to make sure it knows when it's open/closed. It screwed up at first but seems to be working fine now.Ease of daily use - it's just been a day but I get how it works pretty easily. It will auto-lock after you leave, but you can just use your fingerprint to get back in if you left something. My kid is short so his fingerprints do not register that well. However, he likes the code better anyway, and that works just fine. Mine work perfectly. You can also open the app and use that. It's pretty quick.There's just one gripe so far. There's a button on the unit itself that seems to just lock the door only. Every Airbnb I've ever been in (that uses a cheap knockoff of this) that button will close AND open the door. The mechanism to open is smooth and easy, but the button only good for one way is an odd choice and not that useful.

I was a little skeptical about this because it didn't have a lot of reviews like others and I didnt think Philips was known for making locks. Having said that, I decided to give this a shot and am pleasantly surprised. It pretty straight forward to install this lock and it took me about 45 min. The lock mechanism is pretty good and seems well built and solid. the convenience of fingerpint (which has been working great so far) and PIN code along with concealed key hole are great options. Overall, happy with this lock and looking forward to years of usage. Also, app is just ok. Does everything as expected but I think the UI could be better. Lastly, the description said that it worked with Alexa but when I tried to add it to my Alexa account it said the model I got doesn't support it. Taking a start down just for that.

I gave it 5 stars because it was installed and operates exactly as it should. The app I noticed has to be near the door to unlock via the app. Other than that, I like it and the audible notification of it being locked or unlocked. One thing though, if installed on a new door frame, make sure the lock passes easily and that it is lined up well, or the lock will not work. Once the lock hole was shaved a bit, it worked great and no problems. I haven't added additional codes yet, but it doesn't seem difficult. I am glad I made the purchase and pleased with the function and how it looks.

Bottom line: Simple alternative to more expensive locks- especially if you don't need Google Home, Alexa, or Homekit integration. The lack of remote access or the ability to addWho is this for: Ideal for those who either haven't selected a smart home platform/ecosystem to work in or simply don't care to, this lock is mainly for a place you live at, as there aren't many remote access options. You must enroll fingerprints on the lock itself (can't do it in the app) and can only issue one-time PIN codes, not codes with expiration like others (e.g. Lockly).Ease of installation: 5/5 - ExcellentMakes you feel like a genius, no matter how (un)technical you are. It just works. Well designed and helpful instructions with quality hardware (e.g. strike plates).Looks: 5/5 - ExcellentLooks stylish, minimalistic, and perhaps a little like an angry Cylon when locked. We got the satin nickel and black finish.Versatility: 5/5 - ExcellentWant to unlock with a PIN code? Check. How about fingerprints? Yup. How about with a custom PIN for your dogwalker or Uncle Bert? Gotcha covered. How about if it loses power or if you're just old-school? There are two keys for that.Integrations: 0/5 The only major negative of this lock is it does not work with Google Home, Alexa, or Apple Homekit. So you do have to use the Philips app to set it up, but the app is easy to use.The Competition:Another good option is the Lockly Secure Pro, but its setup is a little less intuitive in the app and the overall cost of ownership is higher. It is a very robust solution though, which I recommend for rental homes.Worst: Yale x Nest (which is the worst because it makes you start over repeatedly, and use two different apps to make it work - the Nest app and the Google Home app). Oh, and if you get the bug where it eats batteries in 2 days instead of 3 months, you're just earned an expensive paperweight.