"TCL has launched a new budget-friendly smart lock that incorporates all of the electronics into a door knob, making it easy to install on interior home doors that don't have a dedicated dead bolt. The K1 is available now for $79, and TCL says it will operate for up to 12 months on a set of four AAA batteries that also squeeze inside the interior side knob."
"None of the unlocking methods built into the K1 are new as far as smart locks go, but the K1 is one of the first to give you four different methods in a door knob replacement. The fingerprint sensor is supposed to unlock the door in less than a second with a simple finger tap, and the K1 can store and recognize up to 100 different fingerprints so multiple people can unlock it using multiple fingers."
The K1 is a $79 smart door knob that houses all electronics within the interior knob assembly, enabling easy installation on interior home doors without a dedicated deadbolt. Power comes from four AAA batteries stored inside the interior knob, providing up to 12 months of operation. The knob offers four unlocking methods: fingerprint (claimed subsecond unlock and storage for up to 100 fingerprints), mechanical key, PIN codes including one-time codes, and wireless control via TCL's mobile app. The mobile app can track users and schedule automatic locking or opening. Security features include auto-lock on close and an interior privacy button that disables external unlocking. The unit carries an IP53 dust and water rating suitable for sheltered outdoor installations such as a backyard shed.
Read at The Verge
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]