Those options may satisfy SimpliSafe users that appreciate the company’s simple approach to security, but I was hoping to get a few more features, like proximity unlocking or time-sensitive passwords to share. Locking and unlocking the device is largely done in one of three ways: Using the PIN pad, using the SimpliSafe app, or using your physical key. Sure, the SimpliSafe Smart Lock features an attractive design that’s easy to install, but it’s rather light when it comes to smart features. It locked and unlocked perfectly throughout weeks of testing, and when combined with a SimpliSafe Entry Sensor, it averted unwanted door damage by preventing the deadbolt from extending unless the door was shut. The lock also sports a satisfying lock-unlock mechanism that confidently buzzes whenever it’s triggered. Accessing the batteries doesn’t require you to take apart the lock or remove screws, either - you simply slide off the cover to gain access. The white, soft-touch matte finish of the smart lock is a welcome alternative to the cheap plastic or faux metal housings you often find on other smart locks. SimipiSafe’s offering isn’t nearly as distracting to the eye. It’s clean and sleek in comparison to other smart locks, which tend to be an eyesore due to their overwhelming size. Honestly, the SimpliSafe Smart Lock reminded me of something that was designed by the Swedish engineers over at Ikea, if only because of its modern-looking aesthetics. The last part requires you to connect it to your existing SimpliSafe security system, something that can be easily done through your existing security keypad or mobile app. While this doesn’t add much to the installation process, I chose not to attach it because I didn’t want something distracting on the outside to indicate I was using a smart lock.
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Included with the packaging is the PIN pad that can be fastened to the exterior of your door, which allows you to punch in the correct code to unlock your door. The whole installation process took no longer than 15 minutes. The entire installation process took no longer than 15 minutes, so it really does live up to SimpliSafe’s fundamental principle of being easy to install.
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SimpliSafe’s approach differs because you retain your existing lock and bolt - you only need to install the interior thumbturn mechanism. In fact, the whole process took close to an hour. I installed my last smart lock in 2014, a somewhat arduous task given it involved removing my deadbolt, replacing it with the in-box one, and installing the new lock and striking plate.
As with most things, however, there’s more to it than meets the eye. At first glance, the apt-titled SimpliSafe Smart Lock looks like a product sold at Ikea. While SimpliSafe’s portfolio of connected home gadgets has continually grown - the company now produces carbon monoxide detectors and a video doorbell camera, among other things - it’s just now that we’re getting a smart lock that’s compatible with the system.
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