A:AnswerThe long face replaces your existing deadbolt face. So lock's outside and lock mechanism astays same. Outside keypad installs anywhere nearby. But it requires wifi, base station, and control keypad ( not the door keypad)
A:AnswerWith a SimpliSafe subscription and the phone app (or access to your account via the website), you can lock/unlock the door from anywhere in the world. The lock is battery-powered so it is unaffected by power outages. The lock itself does not use WiFi. It communicates with the SimpliSafe base station via its proprietary wireless network. The SimpliSafe base station also has built-in backup batteries, so during a power outage, it will operate until they discharge (a day or more depending on battery health and usage). The base station also has a backup cellular modem, so even if WiFi is lost, as long as the cellular modem has a signal, you can still operate your SimpliSafe system remotely.
A:AnswerYou do need the base for this to work. The lock itself does not connect directly to the WiFi and uses the base to enable the smart functionality. That said, the monitoring plan is not required. As far as I am aware, SimpliSafe doesn't require the monitoring plan to use any of their equipment.
A:AnswerProbably not unless the door uses a standard deadbolt style lock. It's possible that the SimpliSafe lock could be adapted to mechanically operate the "thumb latch" on a sliding door, but the door's frame is likely not wide enough to accommodate the housing.
A:AnswerThe electronic lock mechanism itself is not "weatherproof", but since it mounts on the inside of the door, it should not need to be. Nothing on the outside of the door changes - it retains the outside keyed portion of your deadbolt lock. They wireless keypad can be mounted anywhere (within range of the SimpliSafe base station) and is "weatherproof".
A:AnswerIf you subscribe to the SimpliSafe service, you can use the phone app to lock and unlock. It's not Bluetooth - it's WiFi via the SimpliSafe cloud, so it works from "anywhere". The keypad has a "lock" button, so it can always be locked with a single press of that button (i.e. the code is not required to lock the door).
A:AnswerThe lock uses your SimpliSafe PIN(s). You can have more than one, and they are configured on the alarm system's control panel. That can be access on your phone app, the website (both require a subscription) or via the SimpliSafe keypad.
A:AnswerYes, as long as the door accommodates a deadbolt lock, and the other door has it's own locks to keep it secured the the frame (most do work this way). I installed this on my front door which is a double "French" style door. The left side door has upper and lower levers on it that lock it to the frame. The right side door has the knob and deadbolt, and that is where I installed the SimpliSafe lock. It just replaced the inside component of the existing deadbolt.
A:AnswerThe Smart Lock is a component for the complete SimpliSafe system, so you'll need to add it to an existing system for it to function. The system also includes Entry Sensors, which do produce a chime when they're opened.
A:AnswerThe SimpliSafe Smart Lock is an add-on for the complete SimpliSafe system. It's designed to install over an existing deadbolt, so you can still use the same key!
If that sliding door has a deadbolt, our Smart Lock should be able to work with it.
A:AnswerCurrently, there's no way to set up PINs that would automatically expire. But you can set Secondary PINs that are only able to disarm the system, and are recorded in the Event Log whenever they're used. You can edit PINs at any time right through the SimpliSafe App.
A:AnswerIt stays locked unless you open it when it's off, you can set up silent notifications for when it's opened or closed when it's off... The only other reason it would open when it's off is if you have it set to unlock when the alarm is turned off... You could add a second and third layer of security by adding a simplisafe pro doorbell camera and having a locked storm door... Not certain of I answered your question, but tried...
A:AnswerThe Smart Lock is an add-on for the complete SimpliSafe system, and uses the same PINs. You can set up up to 4 Secondary PINs, which can disarm the system and unlock the Smart Lock, but can't be used to change settings.
