Bolt NFC

I have tried numerous different locks but have not been able to find one I like. This lock so far has met all my needs. It is working great and I have had no issues with it. I think I have found my final lock!

Works good. Interior packaging seamed to be a used product. Lock status in the app seams to have syncing issues.

Easy to install lock. Initially had a software issues that was quickly resolved by the support team.

Home automation products are confusing! This was first attempt at door locks in an Apple home. This product is nearly there, but has some serious drawbacks.First, it does what it says but it doesn’t do enough. NFC can be a “phone tap” but this model ships with credit card sized pieces of plastic that will open the door. But you cannot add a “digital key” to your phone and use your phone to open the door. This unit also doesn’t offer Threads communication radios. These are low power radios for keeping the lock online. Instead, the lock only has wifi. And always on wifi burns through 8 batteries a month. A threads radio would go through 4 batteries in 6-8 months.So there are two significant technological advances this lock needs to make it worthwhile.One strange issue I had was a partial unlock. It sounded like it had fully unlocked but the door remained barred. A second attempt finally disengaged the bolt.The software for the phone was pretty good. I never really dug into it because of these other issues.Will it lock your door? Yes. Will it unlock the door? Most times on the first attempt. If you are interested in a key that can be put into your Apple Wallet, this is not going to satisfy you. If you want long stretches of battery life, this is not going to satisfy you.

I have been wanting something using Apple Home key and looks good. This lock was easy to install and get going. You do need to have a proper 2.4 ghz network in your home. I created a separate home network for my 2.4ghz devices and it has kept the connection just fine that way.

I only wish I could get my Apple Watch to use the express pass feature. I still have to double click the watch button and select the key to make it work. It’s my own problem and not ULTRALOQ. My phone does it great and my son’s watch works with the express pass.

Lastly, I had a couple of issues that turned out to be user error. The company was great about resolving my problems and their support was fast and helpful.