Start with door compatibility
When choosing a smart lock, the design of your door matters as much as the look and the features. Not every model fits every door. Before installation, the door thickness, the existing mechanism, the opening direction and the mounting space need to be assessed.
Photos taken in advance are useful for an initial consultation, but they cannot always replace measurements and an on-site inspection. Confirming compatibility before you buy reduces the risk of choosing a device that does not fit.
Features vary from model to model
PIN code, fingerprint, card, mechanical key or control from your phone: all of this depends on the specific device. Do not assume that every smart lock has every option. Remote control sometimes requires an additional device or a connection.
Choose the features you will actually use. For a family, access for several different users may be important; for a rental property, managing temporary access may matter more, if the chosen model supports it.
Power and everyday use
Read the manufacturer’s instructions in advance for the power source, the low-battery warning and the backup way to get in. After installation, change the default codes, check user permissions and keep the manual. Sharing a common code too widely weakens access control.
The Spacelocksmith offer
For a smart lock bought from Spacelocksmith, the service and installation are free, as a gift. Before ordering, confirm on the call the suitable model, compatibility with your door, whether we can come to your address and the current terms of the offer. What the service covers for your particular door should also be agreed on the call in advance.
Before the consultation, have ready
- Photos of the door from both sides and a photo of the existing lock.
- A short list of the features you want: PIN code, fingerprint, card, phone control.
- Who will use the lock: family members, guests or tenants.
- Whether you plan to buy the lock from Spacelocksmith, so the terms of the offer can be confirmed.
- The address where the lock is to be installed.
Frequently asked questions
Which models are included in the offer?
The offer applies to a smart lock bought from Spacelocksmith. The models available and compatible with your door, as well as the current terms of the offer, are confirmed on the call.
I bought a smart lock elsewhere. Can you install it?
The gift offer applies to a lock bought from Spacelocksmith. Check on the call whether a model bought elsewhere can be installed and on what terms; have the model name and photos of the door ready.
What happens if the lock’s battery runs out?
It depends on the specific model: manufacturers use different warnings and backup access methods. Read the manual before you buy, and after installation ask the specialist to explain how your model behaves in this situation.
For advice on smart lock installation, call 577 021 080. Have photos of the door ready, along with a short list of the features you want.