Simpled SF Weatherproof SlimSeries Smart Lock Touch, 7-in-1, Fingerprint Keyless Security Entry Door Lock, Bluetooth Electronic Deadbolt, Smartphone Access - Designed for The UK Weather, Matt Black

Simpled Chrome Doorlock Review 08 June 2022 This lock bas been installed now for around 8 weeks, during that time it has had its problems and I have needed to speak to support on their whatsapp chat. Here is my honest review of the Simpled Smartlock. Firstly, as you might expect, the installation. After researching this type of lock for 2 weeks I had made up my mind to go with Simpled, reviews seemed to point to good aftersales support which is important to me. I spoke via whatsapp the Simpled about the lock and if it would work on my composite door and they asked me to send some photos via whatsapp which I did. They stated that it would 99% work but may nned some modifications to the door. ( see photos ) I ordered and it arrived promptly, unboxed and read the instructions and started to fit it. Im quite DIY orientated so nothing seemed too daunting to me, other than drilling a 25mm hole in my door!! after some measuring, trying the handle to make sure it would fully function, I drilled the hole, actually a lot easier than I thought and luckily?? it didnt hit the existing lock mechanism ( its very close ). ( see photos ) The handle fitted fine and the instructions are actually clear, the fiddly bit is getting the outside wire through the new hole to the inside of the lock. Screwed it all up and went to put the batteries in, now it becomes clear why you need that 25mm hole, you have to push the slack back into the 25mm hole, if you dont then the batteries will foul on the wire and you cannot get the final cover on. Be warned! Now the lock was fitted, batteries in and you can hear it working, theres some beeps and a voice. Grabbed the phone, added the app and setup my account, and added the lock,VERY easy. Proceeded to add my thumb print, I did it 4 times, Terry 1 to 4 as the naming. Pressed it a few times, it unlocked then locked again after 5 seconds, all good, or so I thought ;) . I then added one of the ic cards, you ONLY get 3, bit tight in my opinion, 4 would have been much better for a family. So, there it was fully fitted and working in under an hour.... Then the wife came home, added her thumb print same as mine, Elaine 1 to 4, all worked great, then I locked her out for a laugh, she pressed the sensor, error, after 4 attempts the alarm sounded on the lock which meant I had to open the door and use the phone app to reset it. How annoying. We readded her thumb but this time 8 times, Elaine 1 to 8, same issue, I thought it might have been her handcream so got her to wash her thumb and try again, it sometimes worked but it was 50 / 50 which just isnt good enough, so back on whatsapp I went, this is where a company can fail miserably or succeed. Simpled support is great, you can talk to someone, an actual human, they know their product so can answer without the " Ill get back to you " stuff. I was pleased, after some to and froing they said they would send me a new handle.... to be continued. While waiting on the new handle I installed the Wireless Gateway, the bit that allows you to remote unlock and lock the door plus some more monitoring, alas this is where this product drops the ball, its slow as a snail when used, my signal according to the app is WEAK, I have an Eero Mesh network at home and a ring doorbell next to the lock so WiFi is not an issue, this leaves the Bluetooth connection to the lock from the Gateway, I have tried moving the gateway closer to the lock (see photos ) and various other locations in the porch and the best I can get is medium strength, I even taped the gateway to the lock and that was medium so there is a serious issue with it, again in my opinion. It can take upto 1 minute to remote unlock so not really acceptable, some notifications that the lock has been unlocked can also take ages to come through even though I was expecting near realtime notifications. Anyway, we move along and the new front handle arrives to be fitted, I was busy so couldnt do it for a few days and when I got around to it dismantled it all, fitted it, bolted it all up and then noticed the connections were not compatable, gutted dont quite cover it. ( see photos ) Put the original one back and went onto whatsapp to explain, they was fine about it and sent a complete new lock this time, this had the right connection so I only used the front handle, fingerprint reading is much better on this one, the handle firmware is older than the one we had problems with so maybe something was added in that messed it up, who knows. After having it working now for some time I am happy to say that I am well pleased with the lock, very strong and well made, support is great. I would have no problem reccomending this lock. Cons: fiddly wire inside the battery compartment, gateway needs some serious upgrading, only 3 IC cards Pros: Great support, well made product, nice looking. I love it!! I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the lock and gateway, Terry

Used for multilock pvc door. 10 minutes install and config

Product overview: I bought this smart lock in December 2024 for a new door installation in February 2025. The goal was convenience — no more keys, easy access for family, and the ability to unlock remotely. It’s aimed at anyone who likes smart home tech and wants flexible entry options. First impressions: Packaging was tidy and professional. The unit itself feels solid and well made — not flimsy at all. I didn’t personally install it since we had a professional fitting the new door, but they didn’t report any issues and it seemed straightforward enough during installation. Performance: In day-to-day use it works really well. The fingerprint reader is fast most of the time, though occasionally it doesn’t recognise on the first try. That said, you’ve got multiple fallback options: PIN codes, app access, and other unlock methods, which makes it very forgiving. One of the best features is remote access. I’ve unlocked the door while in Spain — but you do need a bridge gateway connected to Wi-Fi for that. Mine cost about £15 and was worth it. The ability to add multiple fingerprints and codes makes it easy for all ages to use. The original batteries are still going strong months later, which is impressive. Pros: Multiple unlock methods (fingerprint, code, app) Remote access works well with gateway Easy for all ages to understand Long battery life Great for giving temporary access to guests/family Feels solid and secure Cons: Fingerprint reader occasionally misreads Remote features require buying a separate gateway Value for money: If you like smart tech and convenience, it’s absolutely worth it. It replaces keys, adds flexibility, and gives peace of mind. Considering the battery life and feature set, it feels like good value rather than a gimmick. Verdict: A genuinely useful smart lock that improves everyday convenience. Minor fingerprint hiccups don’t outweigh how practical and flexible it is. If you’re into smart home upgrades and want keyless access done properly, this is a great choice. Would buy again.

I've had this door lock fitted for a few months now. I decided to wait to review the lock until we had a good use of its features. Firstly, the fitting of the unit can be really simple or really awkward depending on the type of door you have, and the handle you're swapping out. Due to the nature of our specific door, there was some drilling of new holes required to feed the cable for connection to the battery side and and retaining bolts through to the outside unit. The power cable was a little fiddly to feed through the door and connect but with some patience and perseverance I successfully managed to get everything connected up and working. The full installation took me 45mins to 1Hr and i consider myself an average DIYer. I go through this little story to demonstrate that the replacement process might not be as straight forward as you might think. It all depends on the age and style of your existing door. The best scenario is to fit to a brand new door that has not been cut to suit a previous fitting, but most people I'm sure will be wanting to retrofit. Before you order, be prepared to either undertake some serious DIY or pay a qualified tradesman but i would defiantly say that this was in the remit of someone who has tackled DIY before so don't be scared. The lock itself is great. I have invested in a remote gateway and have full access to lock and unlock the door wherever I am. The internal storage of the unit deals with the registration of up to 200 users (there's only 3 of us) and you can access by either RFID card, fingerprint, numeric code or phone app. No personal biometrics are shared outside of the individual locks internal storage. The phone app is pretty basic but easy enough to use. Generic RFID cards work with this lock so you can produce new "Keys". The fingerprint reader is a pain if you have wet hands or the handle has got wet so it's best to have a card as a backup just in case. The fingerprint scan normally works first or second time in the dry so no problems there. You do get 2 rather specific manual keys should the batteries die and there is a micro-USB socket underneath (you cannot use this for full-time powering the lock). I'm happy with the lock and it has provided a new level of convenience for us. It is secure and operates similar to hotel room locking mechanisms by mechanically separating the handle from the catch and mortice locking mechanisms. The unit is good quality with solid metal components and has survived recent bad weather. Just make considerations to the installation effort or costs required to avoid disappointment. I haven't used the customer care yet myself but i have heard good things about the What's App and i have watched loads of videos online about the lock which i found really helpful. I would say if you want the convenience of a nice looking door handle with not bad security and you don't want to be carrying keys or your in the habit of forgetting keys (my child of 17) go for it highly recommend.

Initial impressions were good. The lock "looked" of a good quality and robust in nature, however I was concerned about the quality of the housing on the reverse that accomodates the square handle shaft ad it looked to be made of a cheap, soft alloy and felt a loose fit and flimsy in nature. The lock fitted easily, within around 30 mins as I did need to enlarge the hole to accomodate the cable that connects the front housing to the internal handle. It was easy to set up as an administrator but I couldn't fathom how to allow access to the account for my wife to operate. I did contact customer support via WhatsApp who responded albeit slowly but then ceased responding after a couple of questions that I couldn't understand their explanation of, so I was left high and dry, still unable to resolve the dual administration access issue. The lock worked well.... when it worked. I set a schedule for a tiler to have access to our house for the 3 day duration that the job entailed, giving him access (using a pin no) from 7.30am until 4.30pm. He managed to gain access and secure our house upon leaving without any isdue. I noted from the log that he had attempted to gain access a couple of times prior to the programmed 7.30 on one morning, which was denied! So it worked well for the purpose intended We were thrilled, as it was working flawlessly, until. ... we exited our house as usual one evening to meet family and friends for a birthday celebrationmeal at a restaurant. We exited, closing the door as normal, confident that the door was locked automatically (as this is the default, which is the primary reason we purchased it ie. The door is always locked when closed). We always double check that it is locked to be on the safe side but discovered that the door wasn't locked at all. We tried many times opening and closing the door, locking it (so we thought) using our PIN codes, but despite the locks voice proclaiming ghat it was "LOCKED", it wasn't locked at all, just simply depress the handle and walk-in! It was now 7.30pm, we had been frantically faffing with the lock for 45 mins, unable to lock it. As we couldn't secure our home we had no alternative but to cancel our engagement, much to the disappointment of our family waiting at the restaurant. I couldnt do anything as it was dark and raining heavily. We were not going to call out a locksmith at that time of the night, so we had an anxious night sleeping with an insecure home, just a length of wood wedged under the handle attempting to secure our safety. Our evening if family celebration was ruined, a sleepless night ensued. The original keyed lock had to be refitted the following morning and the Simpled lock returned for refund. As we were left in such a vulnerable position by the failure of this lock leaving our home insecure within a short space of time, we will not risk fitting another one. I do not know what happened to cause the failure, it appears that the mechanism that disengages the handle from the latch had failed to do so, hence rendering the lock ineffective.