Hi all,
Our boy has no danger awareness due to his autism, so we’ve used multiple Aqara devices to keep him safe at home, such as cameras and window sensors.
Since he started playing with keys to try to open the main door, I would like to ask U600 users about the possibility of unauthorized opening from the inside. I have seen the U600 advertisement, and my understanding is that there is no key or cylinder to turn from the inside, just a single-button operation. How does the button work? What are the button configurations to prevent accidental opening from the inside?
Kind regards
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the inside handle does not lock at all. Even with the door locked the inside handle operates as if its unlocked. The button on the inside is there to lock the door (disable outside handle)
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Thank you for your response.
It appears that this locking mechanism will not be effective for our requirements.
Could you please clarify whether the smart lock is equipped with child locks or internal locking mechanisms?
Best regards.
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Unfortunately, I don’t think this lock will work for you as described above since the interior handle always stays physically connected to the spindle, so will always operate the latch bolt. The way it “locks” is by disengaging the exterior handle only.
On top of this, when you install this lock you also remove the cylinder that on a manual door would lock/unlock the ability for the dead bolt and the multipoint from being able to disengage.
Oh, that is quite disappointing. Especially when you have kids. In this case, Aqara is not safe at all when you have little children. Once installed, can any child pass by, pull a handle from inside, and open a door? That is not how a smart lock should work, is it?
Due to the way smart locks in general work, I think you will struggle to find something that suits this requirement at present unfortunately. They are generally designed to prevent unauthorised entry from outside rather than to prevent occupants from leaving.
Thinking from an emergency perspective, if the smart lock battery dies or the mechanism fails, then there would be no way to unlock the door from the inside in order to leave quickly. You generally don’t want your ability to escape a burning building to depend on a battery, motor, smartphone or network connection. The exit procedure ideally needs to be manual, quick and always available.
Whilst I completely understand your needs, I think it’s a difficult problem to solve whilst also keeping safety in mind. Whilst technology is amazing, it’s not always the right answer.
Perhaps you could add some additional security inside along with a smart lock. Maybe an additional bolt or latch mounted high up where they can’t reach? This way, when you are home you can engage this, knowing you are still able to manually release it in an emergency?
Ok,
Thank you for clarifying that.
Cheers
Personally I would be looking at adding a door chain high up if this is an ongoing issue.
The yale connexis L2, my previous smart door lock, does technically lock the indoor handle but it still includes a physical turn knob on the inside to unlock the door.