With the smart lock installed, it always felt like owning a door that recognized my face as reliably as my wife did. But one day, it forgot me. After No-Shave November, I faced it clean-shaven, and it refused to let me in. Smart locks can have their share of surprises, but there is no doubt about their convenience.
If you’re looking to upgrade your home entrance this Christmas, the Blot NFC lock on the front door should save you all the time you have spent fumbling and digging for the keys in your bag. Its multiple access options mean you will always have a way to get in, even if the phone battery conks off.
The ULTRALOQ Bolt supports a near-field communication tap-to-unlock feature for a range of Android smartphones, even though it started off as a lock based within the Apple ecosystem. The smart lock, with a universe of accessibility, is available at 30% discount using the UTEC30 code, which brings the price down to $139.99, during holidays. Post Christmas, you’ll end up getting the Bolt NFC for its usual $200.
U-tec Bolt NFC is compatible with Apple HomeKey and Apple Home. In addition to Android phones via NFC, it can be accessed using Siri voice commands and through the Apple Home app. Additionally, you can have the option to unlock it with a HomeKey-compatible iPhone or Apple Watch. Simply tap your iPhone or extend the Apple Watch to open your door, no app or passcode required. Though it comes with a pair of programmable fobs and two traditional keys, just in case you need them in an emergency.
The lock enables fast, key-free entry with a simple tap using an iPhone, Apple Watch, and using NFC, even with an Android smartphone, which makes it a smart solution that adapts to every household. NFC-enabled smart locks are generally tied to a single ecosystem. The Bolt NFC expands the tap-to-access convenience beyond a single mobile platform. With its versatility, Bolt NFC is easily “the only smart lock” on the market “that supports such a wide array of tap-based entry methods.”
The deadbolt smart lock is made from zinc alloy and comes in either black or satin nickel colors to choose from. In addition to the Android NFC and the Apple-compatible options, the lock can open using a contactless card. The Bolt NFC also has a circular numpad on its face for PIN-based access. The lock lacks fingerprint and face-based access, but it does connect directly to Wi-Fi without the need for an additional bridge. Using a wireless network permits the Bolt NFC lock to be unlocked and locked using the dedicated app.
