My Favorite Smart Lock Is $84 During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
As an Airbnb host, a good smart lock is an extremely important purchase. I’ve tried my fair share of smart locks , but none have been more secure, affordable, or easy to install than the SwitchBot WiFi Smart Lock Pro , which I raved about in a recent review. Right now, you can get a kit that has everything you need (it includes a smart lock, keypad, and remote control hub) for just $84 ( originally $199.99 ) during Amazon’s big spring sale —the cheapest price ever, according to price trackers .
The main reason I like this smart lock is its reliability. The most important job of a smart lock is to open and close it securely, whether physically with a key, finger, code, or remotely through an app. This seems like a pretty simple requirement, but you’d be surprised how few smart locks handle it—SwitchBot was the only smart lock that didn’t let me down in the year I used it.
Installation was also the easiest of any smart lock I’ve installed. You only need to remove the lock bezel from the inside and use the included L-shaped hex key to install the smart lock. It took me seven minutes to finish. It is also possible to glue fittings without using tools.
A smart lock is also suitable for upgrading most locks , and because it’s so easy to install, it’s ideal for renters too. Some nice features are automatic locking (I like not having to close the door behind me), a status detector that notifies or alerts you of activity, and the ability to send permanent or temporary codes to family members or guests. It also works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT. According to SwitchBot, battery life is up to nine months, but this will depend on usage (for me it certainly was).
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