Good features, but auto lock and interior aesthetics could be better
Installing the lock physically was very easy. It requires an app to set it up. After several failures with nondescript error messages, I tried another device and it worked on that one. With this, it took many times longer to configure it that it did to install it. Fortunately, once the app is up and running, installing a 2nd lock goes very quickly.Some minor cutting to accomodate the new plates was needed. This was done using a utility knife. The plastic box-like object they provide wasn’t useful though. The deadbolt recess was oval in shape. It would have been a lot of work to have to chisel all that out just to get the rectangular plastic box in there. That was left out.The main drawback for me is the auto-lock. It is based solely on timing and doesn’t care if the door is open or closed. Another lock I have is smarter. It has a hall-effect sensor and locks when the door is closed. Much nicer. I would much prefer this type of locking, but was unable to find a unit that met my requirements. I chose this one as something of a tradeoff.The other problem is aesthetics. What works on the outside, aesthetically, doesn’t work so well inside. The inside is a large dark brick like object whose color doesn’t match the typical interior decor. It would be better if they had a few covers of different colors to use for the indoor part. I covered the battery cover to lighten the color. The outside unit, though, looks great. One of the reasons I bought it. But there are two very different sides to a door. I am not done yet. I will try to find a way to make it look nicer on the inside.The app is for the most part well written (except for the lack of proper error messages), but the copy function from lock to lock isn’t very useful. It doesn’t bring your attention to its limitation which is that it only copies the card info. Nor does it say what it did. It just says copied 2 records. Not very informative. It does not copy the fingerprints. Getting the fingerprints is a lot more work. Being able to copy those would be a bigger benefit than the cards which are easy to add.Overall, though, the unit is quite acceptable. The main thing likely to sink it is if the auto-lock turns out to be a nuisance. Auto-lock is a must have for me. A good auto-lock with sensor would be preferred. Time will tell.

Good Value, But Temperamental Fingerprint Reader
A review of the pros and cons of this lock. Let’s be nice and start with the pros. It’s very reasonably priced. The deadbolt mechanism operates smoothly. There are a number of ways you can open the door — by key, by code, by fingerprint, by phone, etc. I went to the expense of being the Gateway device, which lets you control your lock with your phone. I am impressed by it.Now the cons.1. The fingerprint reader is very temperamental. It works about 33% of the time. For a baseball player, that’s a great average. For a lock, it’s not. You have to touch it just so. If too lightly, it will not register. It you let your finger linger on the reader, it will quickly reject you multiple times, sometimes triggering the automatic five minute lockout.2. There is no lock button on the keypad. When the company did not go to the trouble a spending a dollar or two more to create one is beyond me. The keypad, like the fingerprint reader, is temperamental, although it has a higher batting average. I found it best to simply use the # key. Press it once to active the keypad. Then put your finger on the # key again and hold it there until the door locks.3. Directions. Rather than using the QR code to go to the internet installation video, I decided to follow the directions in the pamphlet provided. This was a mistake. Several of the directions are inaccurate. The most notable was one which directed me to insert screws into the inside component of the keypad. The holes where it told to insert the screws did not exist.But overall, a very good lock.

I have this lock installed in my front entrance security door. My wife and I use the fingerprint feature for entry. Also with a “bluetooth bridge” ($40) which connects the lock to our wifi, I can use Google assistance for remote functions such as checking to see if the door is locked and if not, then google can remotely lock it for meWe also love the temporary passcode feature for those unexpected visits when we are not home and the ability to assign several passcodes is invaluable when you have contractors or cleaners going in and out because apart from the convenience, you also get a log of who enters and exits your home and when.All and all a great smart lock, BIG on features at a very reasonable cost.The only thing I wish it had is a direct WIFI capability without the need for a “bridge” and when Simonet comes up with a WIFI model, I’ll be sure to order one.Remember that for the best functionality you will also need a WIFI door sensor (about $20). This way google assistant can tell if the door is open or closed and the lock can be set to automatically lock, as soon as the door is closed so you will never have to remember to lock the door.Customer service is also great. In fact when my first lock developed an issue after 4 months, I simply contacted Simonet for support and they sent me a brand new lock under warranty.I could not ask for more and definitely recommend this smart looking smart lock.

Nice options, easy to use and install, I got it for a good price ( around 120$ with discount ) I recommend