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  • How to Lock and Unlock the Smart Lock

    The Smart Lock Series 2 fully integrates with your SimpliSafe® system to keep your door locked - even if you forget to lock it yourself. There are multiple ways to lock and unlock your Smart Lock to gain access to your home, no keys required. 

    How to Lock the Smart Lock

    Using the PIN Pad

    To lock your Smart Lock using its PIN Pad, press the “lock” button located on the bottom left corner.

    The Overview page of the SimpliSafe® Mobile App showing the Smart Lock's status as Locked.

    Using the SimpliSafe® Mobile App

    On the Overview page of the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, you will see a section showing the name of your Smart Lock and its locked or unlocked state. 

    To lock the Smart Lock, tap the Unlocked icon on the screen. You’ll know that your Smart Lock has successfully locked when the icon turns blue and says “Locked.”

    The Overview page of the SimpliSafe® Mobile App showing the Smart Lock's status as Locked.


    Setting up Auto-Lock

    An exciting feature of the Smart Lock Series 2 is its Auto-Lock setting. When enabled, your Smart Lock will automatically lock itself after a set amount of time so it is never left unlocked on accident.

    To enable Auto-Lock, follow these steps:

    1. Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your smartphone or tablet

    2. Navigate to the My System gear on the bottom of the screen

    3. Select Device Settings

    4. Choose your Smart Lock

    5. Scroll down to Smart Locking and then select Auto-Lock

    6. Enable the setting and set the timer to a 30-second, 1-minute, or 5-minute delay

      1. For iOS: After you have selected a length of time, choose Send to Base to save your settings

      2. For Android: After you have selected a length of time, press OK and then Save in the upper right corner of the screen

    Using your door’s keys

    If you ever forget your smartphone and PINs, you can always use your door’s keys to manually lock your door.

    How to Unlock the Smart Lock

    Using the PIN Pad

    To unlock your Smart Lock, you can enter either your Master PIN or one of your Custom PINs on its PIN Pad.

    Using the SimpliSafe® Mobile App

    On the Overview page of the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, you will see a section showing the name of your Smart Lock and its locked or unlocked state. 

    To unlock the Smart Lock, tap the Locked icon on the screen. You’ll know that your Smart Lock has successfully locked when the icon turns gray and says “Unlocked”.

    Using your door’s keys

    If you ever forget your smartphone and PINs, you can always use your door’s keys to manually unlock your door.

    Note: whenever you unlock your Smart Lock it will also disarm your SimpliSafe® system to prevent false alarms.

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  • Enabling Auto-Lock for Smart Lock

    Auto-Lock sets a timer to automatically lock the door when it detects that the door is unlocked. When using the Smart Lock on its own, this feature operates on a time-based interval basis of 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 5 minutes. If you have an Entry Sensor that is installed and paired with your Smart Lock, Auto-Lock will be able to detect the door’s state and be configured to lock after a period of time when the door is closed. 

    During the initial setup of your Smart Lock, you’ll be prompted to sync an Entry Sensor to the Smart Lock for this feature. Don’t worry if you skip over it! You can always pair the Entry Sensor at any time from within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App.

    Pairing an Entry Sensor with Smart Lock

    1. Open the SimpliSafe® App on your phone or tablet

    2. Choose My System from the bottom navigation bar

    3. Select Device Settings

    4. Tap on your Smart Lock from under the Door Lock category

    5. Scroll down to Synced Devices and tap on “Sync New”

    6. Next, you’ll be prompted to press the pairing button on the top of your Entry Sensor. Briefly press this button and release. 

      1. You will now hear the Base Station announce “Entry Sensor Synced”

    7. Tap “Done” on the SimpliSafe® App to save your selections

    Enable or Disable Auto-Lock for Smart Lock

    1. Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your phone or tablet

    2. Choose My System from the bottom navigation bar

    3. Select Device Settings

    4. Tap on your Smart Lock from under the Door Lock category

    5. Under Device Behaviors, select Auto-Lock

    6. Turn this setting ON

    7. Tap on the button to select an Auto-Lock time frame

      1. Your options will be 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 5 minutes

    8. After you have selected a length of time, choose Save in the upper right corner to save your selections

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  • Upgrading Your Smart Lock to the Smart Lock Series 2

    The Smart Lock Series 2 is the same device you know and love, but with an updated look. If you currently have the Smart Lock and received a Smart Lock Series 2 as a replacement, or you want to upgrade your device to the new model, follow the steps below to install your new device. 

    Looking to purchase the Smart Lock Series 2? You can find the device available for purchase on our website.

    First, you will need to remove the Smart Lock from your SimpliSafe® system. 

    1. Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your smartphone or tablet

    2. Select My System from the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen

    3. Select Device Settings

    4. Choose your Smart Lock

    5. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap X Remove Device

    Next, you will need to add the Smart Lock Series 2 to your SimpliSafe® account.

    1. Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your smartphone or tablet

    2. Navigate to the three-bar menu in the upper left corner of the screen

    3. Choose Add Device or Camera

    4. Select Smart Lock

    5. The SimpliSafe® Mobile App will then prompt you to press a button on your Smart Lock Series 2 and name it

    Next, you’ll need to remove the Smart Lock 

    1. Using the wide side of the included Release Tool as a lever, slide the wing latches on the Smart Lock outward on both sides

      The Smart Lock's Release Tool, included with the product box.

    2. Pull the Smart Lock off your door

    3. Remove the mounting plate, but keep the old screws 

    Now, you’re ready to install the Smart Lock Series 2

    1. Slide the wing latches on the Smart Lock Series 2 out to remove the mounting bracket

    2. Using the same screws from the Smart Lock, install the mounting plate that came with your Smart Lock Series 2

    3. Using the adapter pieces that came with the Smart Lock Series 2, place the same color adapter piece that you used for your original Smart Lock on the mounting bracket

    4. Follow the in-app instructions to complete setup

    After successfully installing your Smart Lock Series 2, you will need to install the PIN Pad that came with the device

    1. Using the Release Tool, remove the existing PIN Pad on your door from its bracket, but leave the old bracket installed

    2. Remove your new PIN Pad from its bracket using the same Release Tool

    3. Attach the new PIN Pad to the bracket on your door

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  • What Happens if I put in the wrong PIN on the PIN Pad?

    You have 4 attempts to enter one of your PINs on your Smart Lock’s PIN Pad. Starting on the 5th attempt of entering the wrong PIN on the PIN Pad, the Smart Lock will initiate a number of safety measures to ensure that your home is safe.

    Attempt

    Backoff Delay

    Behavior

    1-4

    -

    -

    5-10

    30 sec

    • You will receive a push notification from the SimpliSafe® Mobile App

    • No PINs are evaluated during the backoff delay

    • Your cameras will record

    11-15

    5 min

    • You will receive a push notification from the SimpliSafe® Mobile App

    • No PINs are evaluated during the backoff delay

    • Your cameras will record

    • If you are subscribed to a monitoring plan with 24/7 emergency dispatch, our monitoring center will contact you

    16+

    30 min

    • You will receive a push notification from the SimpliSafe® Mobile App

    • No PINs are evaluated during the backoff delay

    • Your cameras will record

    • If you are subscribed to a monitoring plan with 24/7 emergency dispatch, our monitoring center will contact you

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  • Does the Smart Lock PIN Pad disarm the alarm for my system?

    The Smart Lock’s PIN Pad functions similarly to the Keypad. For example, entering the Master PIN or any Custom PIN will disarm the system. If you are subscribed to a monitoring plan that includes 24/7 emergency dispatch and enter your Duress PIN, we’ll request dispatch from the police immediately (and disarm your system to fool intruders). 

    Note that the Smart Lock’s PIN Pad will not arm your system, it will only disarm it. This avoids the hassle of having to disarm your system each time you enter or exit the house. 

    Pressing the Lock button on your Smart Lock’s PIN Pad will lock your Smart Lock, but it will not arm your system.

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  • Does the Smart Lock use the same PIN as my Keypad?

    Yes! The Smart Lock’s PIN Pad uses the same PINs as your Keypad. This includes Master PINs, Custom PINs, and even Duress PINs.

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  • If the Smart Lock Loses Power, Will I be Locked Out?

    Your Smart Lock will give you low-battery warnings for multiple weeks before it loses power. However, if your Smart Lock dies entirely before you replace your batteries, your key will still work. This is the same key you used for the deadbolt before installing the Smart Lock. 

    If you need to change the batteries in your Smart Lock, or Smart Lock Series 2, visit our Help Center for further information.

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