So we've just had a new front door fitted. A UPVC door with a multi-point lock where you have to lift the handle to engage the multi-point bolts and then turn the key in the euro cylinder barrel to lock the door. As supplied in standard "non smart" condition the key can't be turned to lock the door until the handle has been raised. Pretty much standard for a UK UPVC door.
I've been looking in to the smart locks available in the UK and the choice seems to be woefully lacking. If anyone has any recommendations I'm all ears!!
Here's what I've found to be compatible so far:
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The Yale Conexis L1 at £200 plus £50 for the Z-wave module.
On the plus side: It's supported by HE.
On the down-side...
[a] It's Z-wave (my mesh is entirely Zigbee).
[b] It can't lock unless the handle's been pulled up to engage the multi-point.
[c] Lastly, there's no physical key over-ride (a non-negotiable requirement of my better half) . -
The Ultion Zigbee lock at £229. It's a Danalock attached to a suitable handle.
Plus side: It's supported and is also Zigbee. It has a manual key over-ride.
Down side:
Same as the Yale, it doesn't lock on the catch.
The handle has to be raised to engage the multi-point lock first. For example, what if I'm on holiday & there's a water leak? I remotely let the plumbers in to fix it but on the way out they just pull the door shut and don't yank the handle up. I can't lock the door! -
The SmartLock Slimline Universal at £300.
Plus side: It has a physical over-ride key. Physical key pad, fingerprint scanner, fobs and NFC can also be used.
Most importantly, it will lock (remotely) on the catch without the handle being raised to engage the multi-point bolts. Less secure than multi-point but a hell of a lot more secure than Yale or Ultion which would both refuse to lock without the handle being pulled up. Of course, you CAN still pull the handle up to engage the additional bolts.
Down side: Well.. cost for starters. At £300 it's a lot of dough!
The Slimline Universal is bluetooth and supplied with a Wi-Fi bridge and API capability. Can it communicate with, & be integrated with Hubitat?
All input and advice greatly appreciated.