Smart Door Lock Coice Advice

[martinwinlow]

Wondering if anyone can short-circuit my research into replacing the utterly useless Yale Conexis L1 smart lock I have had this past 2 years?
I want one that senses when I am within ~10 feet or so of the door and unlocks it automatically by the time I get to it based on the presence of my mobile phone. I *don't* want to have to fanny about with fobs, access codes or apps, day-to-day. I appreciate lots of them will have 'geo-fencing' capabilities but in my experience these are a bit unreliable if based on wifi so I expect it'll have to be bluetooth-operated. Any ideas would be gratefully received.

 

[secureiam]

no idea not something we would recommend can I ask why you need it to unlock on approach. The article below explains some of the reasons why we wouldn't recommend a geo fence door lock.

geo fencing door lock https://www.smarthomepoint.com/smart-locks-geofencing-unlock/

 

[Handymanjo]

I'd like to know what your insurance company says about that.

 

[oldbutnotdead]

Sounds like a rubbish idea, similar to cars with keyless entry/ignition.
If whats behind the door needs securing then live with the need for a fob/card/swipe your phone.

 

[flameport]

I want one that senses when I am within ~10 feet or so of the door and unlocks it automatically by the time I get to it based on the presence of my mobile phone.

May as well just leave it unlocked.
The 'security' offered by such devices is next to useless.

 

[martinwinlow]

Thank you for your coments but they do not answer my question. I did not post anticipating a lecture on lock efficacy, whatever the type!

 

[secureiam]

Unfortunately it appears no one has experience with these enough to recommend any particular brand or model for your application.

There are several on the market and it might be better to search on the available options and see if anyone has passed comment on how good or bad they are.

I can see many are able to link into home automation systems and maybe those groups are better for a recommendation.


https://www.ultion-lock.co.uk/ultion-nuki/ sounds like you are after something like this? that is not a recommendation not familiar with that specific product.