Wyze Door Lock and Keypad Review - Good, But Not Perfect

[@sengle3]

I've been using Wyze products since the company began and joined their beta program. There have been lots of glitches and bugs along the way but that is expected with beta software and products. I have no direct experience with the lock but I have noticed on the Wyze forums that there have been a lot of issues with the lock, mostly related to the issues you talked about in this video. More concerning are issues with the lock spontaneously locking and unlocking. Anyone considering using this lock should probably check the forums first. Thanks for another great video and review.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Bang on Albert! I love the pricing models and I love the effort, but a lock is a serious thing!

[@ocdtechtalk]

I've watched every review for Wyze online, the KZbin, and you are the first one who went into the keypad and the issues with the unit. Good review. well deserved thumbs up. I'm going to look into the Level Lock. Hopefully you have a video of that one.

[@AutomateYourLife]

I don't sorry! But thanks for the kudos!

[@kevinvalley8092]

I love my Wyze lock and other products!! Backed the the scale and band purchase yesterday... Waiting for the doorbell also!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Nice!!

[@MJBK675]

Any idea why the lock battery drains down in a day or too after successfully running in the two years😊beforehand?

[@AutomateYourLife]

That sounds like a connection issue. Maybe some new local interference?

[@kendricruz1900]

Do you know if the keypad would be able to unlock lock the door even if the power or wifi went out?

[@AutomateYourLife]

It's a direct bluetooth connection between the keypad and the door lock, so yep! Everything's powered by battery too.

[@Tom-hb1no]

Hi Brian ... I just installed one of these locks and now the product comes with a mini phillips head tool so need need to search around the house for one or to go out and buy one for the install

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thanks for the info Tom! That's great to share with folks!

[@stumby16]

Is there a way to lock this without using the app or key pad or the auto lock feature?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Voice too

[@AutomateYourLife]

There are also automation features in the app that would let you lock with other Wyze gear

[@stumby16]

Just trying to find an easy way to lock the door when I leave without using the app or the key. Voice wouldn’t be an option for me in this instance. I can’t use motion in cameras because that could be inconsistent

[@macrumpton]

It seems like an unlock app on your phone with fingerprint or face id would be a good backup for the auto unlock.

[@AutomateYourLife]

I agree. I would have really liked fingerprint on the keypad.

[@longsleevethong1457]

What type a radio frequency do these use?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Bluetooth and WiFi at 2.4 GHz

[@longsleevethong1457]

@@AutomateYourLife is it possible to record and reproduce the signal with a fob?

[@Conundrum191]

What's your opinion then on this vs say the August Smart Lock Pro? I'm sort of split between the two devices

[@AutomateYourLife]

I would say that it depends on your usage. The August Smart Lock Pro is a little more of exactly that, a higher level lock. If you're looking at a main entrance, I'd be looking at August's new smart lock pro there. If it's a side door, this is fine for many folks. :)

[@nikoskara4686]

When i am not home I’m not able to unlock with the app the door it’s say that it’s not connected and it’s showing me a little cloud.

[@AutomateYourLife]

So that means for some reason it's not on your network at home, or that it's not able to reach the internet even if it's staying on the network. It's likely the first, and could mean your WiFi isn't able to hold on to the device. You may have already done this, but do a little testing by just turning off your WiFi on your app and see if you can unlock it while you're home.

[@kinguin7]

Really appreciate the style and thorough explanation. Subscribed.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Awesome, thank you!

[@JamesLeigh28]

I was an early backer and have had it installed since Jan, so about 3 months and the app is showing my batteries at 63%. Although its usually only used once or twice a day as I live alone, but the batteries should definitely last at least 6 months for me

[@AutomateYourLife]

Very good! That's better than I have seen so far, but pretty close truly.

[@starmc26]

Who are you to say how long the batteries should last in a device that you have no idea how much power it consumes?

[@rohanvarshney7903]

How does this work for apartments? Also to clarify, do you need a Zigbee hub for this to work?

[@AutomateYourLife]

It's actually a great option for apartments. You don't need a Zigbee hub as it comes with it's own WiFi connectivity port. You just use Alexa and/or the Wyze app to control (or the pinpad...highly recommended).

[@rohanvarshney7903]

@@AutomateYourLife Ok I see. My apartment building probably wouldn't let me install the pinpad outside my door so this lock makes sense for me

[@maxjango1771]

Hey great video just discovered your channel! Was wondering if you suggest anything more secure (for a warehouse) that has the the wyze features of wifi and sensing if the door is open?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Warehouses are pretty big, so you need some range. I'd look at Yolink :) amzn.to/2ZxXJS0 (Amazon affiliate link)

[@lancer0123]

Thinking about using this to replace my at&t digital life front door lock. What smart lock would you recommend if not this one? I prefer google over Alexa. Thanks

[@AutomateYourLife]

Hey Lance - Maybe have a look at the August lock. Yale is a Google brand too, but I've seen some people struggle getting that lock connected.

[@lancer0123]

@@AutomateYourLife great, thanks! I'm loving my wyze cameras and sensors!!

[@SScogin]

Do you know when the keypad is going to be available to non-early backers?

[@AutomateYourLife]

I don't sorry! I think I've heard late May but I know they are a hard working company

[@ahmadshaalan007]

Good job Brian, Can it auto-unlock with Bluetooth only when I arrive in front of the door?

[@AutomateYourLife]

It's supposed to based on your location services and Bluetooth...but without wifi on within your phone as well it's not going to be reliable.

[@HughD]

Great job, Brian! You got to the point I was going to try to make at the very end. Many will be better off with a Schlage or other "full-featured" smart-lock on their main entrance, but having this on another outside entrance to the house as in the garage side door you describe seems like a good and affordable "solution." Oops, I just realized I was watching you at about an arm's length so better send this and back away... Stay safe, my friend.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Ahhahahahahaa! Hugh, if I hit all the points that you were thinking, then I hit it out of the park!

[@MichaelAnthonyLee]

Seems like a direct competitor to the August Smart Lock. Interior-only install, GPS auto lock/unlock functionality, keypad available as a separate product, etc.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Not far off at all. :) Good observation!

[@AasnaA]

What happens if batteries die while you are out?

[@AutomateYourLife]

You're going to need a key! You should know before it dies, well before.

[@Pajack]

You are talking about a workaround for auto-unlock. I have Echo auto and of course Alexa on my phone. What about opening the door through those routes. Instead of digging for keys.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yeah that's good if you have your car. Good idea for sure! Alexa app on your phone too

[@starmc26]

Wyze app works the best

[@ronm6585]

Good review Brian, thank you.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thank you sir! As always :)

[@alvaroferreyros8711]

Or with the wyze band. Maybe you can just tell the watch to unlock the lock and you're good to go

[@AutomateYourLife]

Well I hope to find that out soon Alvaro! I would think they're creating an interface for all their devices!

[@derwood]

Great video...I have it on my garage entrance door too...and I can't wait for keypad. But in the mean time, I put an echo dot out in garage to open (& lock) door and to avoid a lock out.

[@AutomateYourLife]

And that's a good way...the only problem is if someone hears that pin code right? Keep it low and go!

[@dmsaigbah]

You can always download the Amazon echo app on your phone, and say your password in your car. That way its hard for ppl to her you and also they don't know if your talking to someone on through your car bluetooth

[@carrolllaw]

Couldn’t I unlock it with the Wyze app on my phone? That’s how I turn my lights on, when the gps doesn’t trip them.

[@AutomateYourLife]

If you're saying you ran into this issue, this was an outage the other night. Not good at all when this kind of an outage can happen, but I'm told Bluetooth was still working. Another big reason you need that Keypad....

[@carrolllaw]

Automate Your Life , using the app, I believe it works anywhere you have internet. I can turn my Wyze outlets on and off from work even. I’m thinking the same should be with the lock, no?

[@lbarke2]

I really enjoyed the well-rounded review, giving the good, the bad and the really not so good. do you know when the keypad will be available? And I thought they mentioned Google Assistant integration is that just delayed? I would really enjoy a comparison review with a door lock that you would completely recommend as well.

[@AutomateYourLife]

I got a few ideas for comparisons for sure. I don't know when I'll get to them, but I like the new August lock. As for GA integration, you know I'll be watching for that!!! 😃

[@AutomateYourLife]

The keypad should be April to May

[@JARPAL1971]

Top guy Top reviews for any AUTOMATION 👍👍👍👍..

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh gosh, thank you!

[@leidylopez1392]

Do you know why my app notice me that someone open manually my door but anyone did that?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Likely sitting in the buffer for the device while disconnected from your network

[@Weltfrieden_5]

They now have Trash Mode where you unlock locl unlock and it stays unlocked until you get back from taking the trash out and will then go back to normal once you get back in I watched Wyzes Zoom yesterday

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh I didn't catch that! Thanks for the heads up!

[@nathandavis1093]

It wasn't working properly for me so disabled it and set the auto lock timer to 30 mins.

[@stephenwill9792]

Thanks for the review! Due to the fact that Wyze requires you to reinstall all your equipment and set up a new account when you change your email address, I will check out your other recommendations. No problems at all with Nest or Reolink and changing the email address!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Interesting point. I never even thought of that. Something I will start to look into as an interesting piece of the overall smart home.

[@stephenwill9792]

@@AutomateYourLife Yes, something to consider when considering the overall purchase of Smart Home equipment.

[@mikeoleksa]

Great review, Brian! I needed a lock like this because I live in an apartment. I had a Schlage lock with a touchpad for quite a while before the management made me take it down since it wasn't uniform with the rest of the apartments. Kind of a bummer, but whatever. I ended up with an August gen 3 lock based on the name and reputation over the years. Plus I got it for $40 USD, which made it a no brainer. Now I'm in search of a discreet peephole camera that doesn't break the bank and doesn't require too much modification to the 15mm hole that's already drilled through the door. I do have some room to work with since my current peephole has a plate around it on the outside of the door. The hurdle that I'm running into is being able to connect it to my WiFi network. There are plenty of the cheap ones that have their own viewer, but they are limited to just that viewer. I thought about re-purposing a backup camera for a vehicle or just running a bare 1000TVL camera inside the existing peephole, but there is still the issue of connecting it to my network. A wireless transmitter would be great, but the best low cost setup involves running the camera leads into a DVR, then connecting the DVR to my router with and Ethernet cable. UGH, so frustrating! Anyway, stay safe!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Hey Mike - Thanks! You didn't want to look at Amazon's Doorbell that goes over the peep hole hey? I realize that might get you into trouble but I think the whole point of that product is that you can just go back to the old one. It's a tough one in the apartments for sure.

[@mikeoleksa]

@@AutomateYourLife, I'll have to take another look at that one. It may not stand out since there is already an existing brass plate there. It wouldn't be something that really stands out, like the keypad on the Schlage lock did putting something there that was completely out of the ordinary.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yeah it's supposed to be very nondescript. I mean, you still end up with a push button for a doorbell...so...

[@pitpony2006]

What can I say.......extremely informative! (But not yet available in Canada)

[@AutomateYourLife]

I really told them how much it was bothering me this time PitPony

[@pitpony2006]

@@AutomateYourLife I just hope that if/when it comes to Canada that the price doesn't jump drastically, like most tech. Oh, call me Gary.....lol

[@AutomateYourLife]

Sure thing! But I think we know it will jump a bit

[@ca3rice]

Very good vid. I was thinking about this product because of the price. May spend the extra cash for a little more security. I like that you didn't edit porn me to death with a fancy intro and b-roll.

[@AutomateYourLife]

ahahahhahaa edit porn me to death. Comment of the month right here. And thanks!

[@martinlutherkingjr.5582]

So if you have the wyze lock installed you can use a normal key and lock the door inside by hand? Can you open the Wyze lock with the app if Auto Unlock doesn’t work?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yep!! And yep!!

[@lbarke2]

So excited to watch this!!!!!!

[@AutomateYourLife]

They're all here! All three videos!

[@smalltimber7670]

Lots of software problem for lock camera and keypad

[@AutomateYourLife]

I haven't run into much, and have had this for years now! I wonder what's going on!

[@smalltimber7670]

@@AutomateYourLife rear camera currently doesn't work my lock works but I can open and close remotely. I had to replace my keypad because I had to be changing Duracell batteries like crazy the new keypad I got works fine. This whole set is only two years old.

[@medichuey]

I agree with your comment that Wyze doesn't play well with others right now. It seems like they're creating their ecosystem with little regard to other products and platforms out there. I think I'll stick to my Z-wave linked to Hubitat (previously linked to ST). I sure hope they start to open up.

[@AutomateYourLife]

I really do too...A door lock is something that needs to be worked into other platforms.

[@giovanniturco6428]

Fantastic video again about the Wyze lock amazon.com will believe to the UK now before I order it I am just waiting for amazon.com to sell the Wyze keypad then I will order them together

[@AutomateYourLife]

Excellent Giovanni! It'll be there soon hopefully. If it's not though, I actually use this service to ship US products wherever: www.shipito.com/?id_affiliate=16146 (affiliate link)

[@giovanniturco6428]

Automate Your Life hi thanks for the link for shipito.com will give it a go appreciate it

[@giovanniturco6428]

Automate Your Life hi again I did open a account with Shipito I ordered the Wyze key lock from Wyze the item shows it’s been delivered how long does it take for Shipito to let you know I am a bit worried showing been delivered today a 11.25 US time

[@Weltfrieden_5]

And now you can pre order the WYZE BAND and WYZE SCALE

[@AutomateYourLife]

For cheap, too.

[@Weltfrieden_5]

@@AutomateYourLife Yep, $20 for the Scale and $25 for the Band

[@1MarkKeller]

QUARANTINE CONTENT!!! Lock them out ... or in lol

[@AutomateYourLife]

Then make yourself a quarantini

[@longsleevethong1457]

These need a key fob. Why tf they don’t make those is ridiculous

[@trekgod3]

Did you mention that it's a blatant copy of the August lock and keypad? Almost everything about it , including the app is borrowed from August

[@AutomateYourLife]

Noooooope! Got them on pricing though, by quite a bit.

[@cgomfam]

You lost me @ no Google Assistant

[@AutomateYourLife]

ahhahahaha, I think I lost a lot of folks. It should come.

[@kmpalanca]

@@AutomateYourLife website says it's coming soon. Hopefully pretty soon!

[@garethjones5068]

*insert usual rant about UK unavailability*

[@AutomateYourLife]

Insert usual retort in agreement

[@garethjones5068]

@@AutomateYourLife Insert foot in Wyze CEO's ass 😆

[@AutomateYourLife]

Last I saw, Dongsheng was in a bath tub working from home...

[@garethjones5068]

@@AutomateYourLife There's a sentence that will live long in the memory 😄

[@Max86421]

👍

[@AutomateYourLife]

😃😃😃