- SimpliSafe Home Security
is one of the most popular DIY home security brands,
and one of SimpliSafe's best pieces of equipment
is its smart lock.
It's a noninvasive, really easy to install smart lock
that works with your SimpliSafe system.
If installing a smart lock feels intimidating,
don't worry.
I was able to do it in just a few minutes,
and I'll show you how it's done.
We've also linked to SimpliSafe's step-by-step guide
in the description below.
There, you can find our full written review
on the smart lock, too.
Let's go!
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To start installing your SimpliSafe Smart Lock,
you'll need to secure the outside cylinder
of your deadbolt.
That's the visible part of the outside of your door,
where you normally insert your key.
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These cylinders sandwich each side of your door,
so when you remove the one on the inside,
the outside part could fall off.
So have some tape handy
or ask someone to help you hold it into place.
You'll need that outside cylinder in place
to finish your smart lock installation.
Next, remove the thumbturn
or inside plate of the door lock.
The thumbturn is the part that you use
to manually lock the door.
To remove the door's thumbturn,
turn the lock so the screws are exposed
and unscrew them to remove the thumb screw plate.
Now, take a look at your SimpliSafe Smart Lock.
You should find a mounting plate
on the back of the lock or in the box.
If it's attached to the lock,
slide the wing latches back to release the plate.
Next, attach the mounting plate to the door.
Then, secure the screws through the mounting plate,
deadbolt, and into the outside cylinder.
I used the screws that came with my original deadbolt,
but SimpliSafe provides four extras
just in case you need them.
This step is why it's so important
to secure that outside cylinder.
The holes the screws secure into should stay in place,
making it easier to attach the mounting plate.
Deadbolts generally have one of four types of thumbturns.
That's the piece that connects the two sides of the door.
SimpliSafe Smart Lock comes with four color-coded adapters
that work with these different types.
Find the one that matches your door
and slide it onto the thumbturn
into the notch on the back of the smart lock.
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Now, everything is coming together.
Slide the adapter and thumbturn into the silver square notch
on the back of the lock.
It should be a tight fit.
This piece is where your smart lock connects
to your existing deadbolt to lock and unlock your door.
Next, slide out the wing latches on the back of the lock
to fit them onto the mounting plate.
This took me a couple of tries,
so take your time with this part.
You might need to unscrew the mounting plate
and adjust it a couple times to get everything just right.
You'll know it's secure
if the mounting plate and smart lock stay in place
and feel tight on the door.
Use the adhesive strips that come with your kit
to place your system's pin pad
on the other side of the door.
This is what you'll use
to lock and unlock the door from the outside.
Your pin code should be the same on your lock
as it is for your security system.
And pro tip, these command strips are really handy
to have around the house
for any kind of smart home installation.
Now, it's time to test everything out.
I recommend doing a few locking
and unlocking tests with the door open.
Enter the pin to lock the door, press the lock button,
and do this a few more times
to make sure that everything works consistently.
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Finally, top it all off
by adding your smart lock to your SimpliSafe system.
It can work on its own,
but it's best paired with a full set.
Unlike most DIY apps,
SimpliSafe doesn't have a setup option in its app just yet
for the smart lock.
So you will need to make this connection
through the security system's PIN pad.
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And that's it.
One of the things we like about SimpliSafe Smart Lock
is how it's not invasive
and it's really easy to move with.
So if you're a renter like me,
it's easy to take off and on with your old deadbolt
when you leave.
We have a full review on SimpliSafe Smart Lock on SafeWise
if you wanna learn more,
and you can check out our whole SimpliSafe playlist
here on YouTube
to learn more about the security system as a whole.
Thanks for watching, and stay safe.
Thanks for watching.
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and you can find reviews
and our lineups of best home security systems,
best wireless cameras, and more.
Stay safe!
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