Smart locks definitely
aren't rare these days. Many of the devices, however, go through batteries
pretty quickly. It’s with this in mind
that the Genie Smart Lock was created – it has all the right features and it
uses much less power!
Like most of the other
smart locks out there, Genie allows you to unlock your door with the help of
your smartphone. It uses both Bluetooth and WiFi to accomplish this, this gives
you the option of unlocking your door from anywhere in your house. They can
also grant temporary door-unlocking privileges to other people, like house
guests or maid services.
The main selling point
of this particular lock is the battery life! Most smart locks average about a
month of use per charge, but the Genie promises up to 12 months of life. This is
done using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The lock itself only sends out BLE
signals, and the Genie Hub, a WiFi connected device that is a part of the
system, receives those signals and sends them to the user’s smartphone through
WiFi. This means the lock itself is never actually connected to a searching for
a wireless internet signal – resulting in low power consumption.
For users who are
interested in the WiFi Features, the lock can be used with just the BLE
connectivity without the Genie Hub. Of course, is you decide to go this way
then you will be missing out on all the remote unlocking features, but having options is always a good
thing.
As with all smart
locks, should the battery die at some point, a normal key is also included for
emergency unlocking. Also, another important thing to note is that the lock is designed
to work with a standard 54mm door hole, and can be replaced with a traditional
lock without leaving a trace.
Smart locks are
becoming more and more popular as time goes by, but it’s rare to find one with
all the best features and still an amazing battery life.
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