Wyze’s New Palm-Scanning Door Lock Features Backup Battery
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– Wyze has launched the Palm Lock, a $129.98 smart door lock that opens by hovering your hand over it, making it more affordable than similar palm-scanning competitors.
– The lock offers multiple access methods, including palm scanning, a physical key, a code, or the Wyze mobile app, ensuring usability in various conditions like wearing gloves.
– It features a six-month battery life using low-power radar and includes a removable primary battery for recharging, plus a backup battery and USB-C port for emergency power.
– Palm vein recognition is more secure and accurate than fingerprint scanning, and the lock supports up to 50 palm IDs and 50 unique entry codes for multiple users.
– The Wi-Fi-connected lock can be controlled remotely via phone or voice commands and includes a gyroscope for automatic locking and alerts based on door movement.
Wyze has introduced a palm-scanning smart door lock that brings advanced biometric security to the market at a surprisingly accessible price point. The Wyze Palm Lock is now available for $129.98, positioning it as a budget-friendly alternative to competitors like the Philips Smart Deadbolt, which retails for over $350. Beyond palm recognition, this lock supports multiple entry methods including a physical key, numeric codes, and smartphone control via the Wyze app, ensuring you’re never locked out, even when wearing gloves.
While not as inexpensive as Wyze’s own Lock Bolt model, the Palm Lock delivers significantly more features. It uses low-power millimeter wave radar to detect nearby movement, waking the device only when someone approaches. This efficiency helps it achieve a battery life of up to six months. The lock includes a removable primary battery that can be recharged indoors, plus a secondary backup battery that provides up to two weeks of power. If both batteries run out, a USB-C port on the exterior allows for temporary external power to enter an access code.
Palm vein recognition offers a higher level of security and accuracy compared to traditional fingerprint scanners. Users simply wave their hand over an infrared sensor, no precise placement required. The system supports up to 50 unique palm IDs and can generate an equal number of temporary entry codes for guests. Wi-Fi connectivity enables remote locking and unlocking from anywhere, and the lock works with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.
An integrated gyroscope detects the door’s position and movement, allowing the lock to automatically engage when the door closes or sound an alert if it’s left ajar. For ultimate reliability, a hidden traditional keyhole offers a mechanical backup, ensuring access even in a total power failure.
(Source: The Verge)
