Wyze Lever Lock Launches for Garages
According to hackster.io, smart home brand Wyze has debuted a novel smart lock created for single-bore entryways like garages where traditional front-door deadbolt hardware fails to fit.
“Most smart lock innovation has centered strictly on the front door, leaving the high-traffic entry points families use every day overlooked,” Wyze chief executive officer Yun Zhang claimed, according to hackster.io.
“We designed the Wyze Lever Lock to solve that secondary door problem,” Zhang told hackster.io. “By putting the fingerprint scanner right on the lever and building Wi-Fi directly into the hardware, you can walk inside with one motion, with no hub and no extra monthly costs.”
Smart lock hardware offers fast scanning and easy installation
The smart lock system offers single-band 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, alongside a touch-sensitive keypad that illuminates when pressed, hackster.io reported. A fingerprint sensor is built directly into the handle.
The hardware delivers a scan and unlatch cycle in under half a second, according to Wyze. The system can store up to five fingerprints per user and up to 50 in total.
Installation is a drill-free affair. The unit fits standard 1-3/8″ to 2-3/16″ thickness North American doors and includes a reversible handle for right- or left-swinging operation.
Batteries and smart integrations power the Wyze Lever Lock
Power comes from eight AA batteries included in the package. These can run the lock for up to 12 months based on typical daily household use.
An externally-accessible USB Type-C port is available to power the lock if the batteries die while you are out. Wyze app integration is included with the hardware, allowing users to secure and open the door via Wyze video doorbells.
There is also integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The Wyze Lever Lock is available to order on the Wyze store, priced at $99.98.
Garage and Office Security Questions
Does the lock require a separate hub?
No hub is required because Wi-Fi is built directly into the hardware. The lock operates on single-band 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity.
How many fingerprints can the lock store?
The system stores up to five fingerprints per user and up to 50 in total. The fingerprint sensor is built directly into the handle for a scan and unlatch cycle in under half a second.
What happens if the batteries die while outside?
Power is supplied by eight included AA batteries lasting up to 12 months. An externally-accessible USB Type-C port provides power if the batteries die while you are out.
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