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Today I'm going to take a look at levels block.
And this is a home kit compatible $229 Smart loss that replaces the internal components near existing deadbolt.
It's a great option if you really want to keep the hardware that you already have.
In the box, you'll find several things you need to install.
The only thing you need to bring is a Phillips head screwdriver, and if you have one, a tiny screwdriver, because there is one little ****.
To install it, you'll take off the front and the rear pieces of your door.
Set those aside, because you're gonna bring them back later When you put everything back on, a level lock replaces what's inside your lock.
So take out your old deadbolt and double house.
Replace that with a level lock deadbolt in the housing that connects to it with a magnet and that once that's in your door, you'll unscrew the cap of the deadbolt insert the provided battery and screws back together.
You'll hear a chime that tells you it's time to set up everything in the local Home app.
In the app for iOS and Android, there are plenty of customization options.
You can add users that have permanent access or you can give passes out that only work for a couple hours or a few days.
You can set things like auto lock to relock the door after 30 seconds a minute or three minutes.
And you can view an activity history that tells you everything that's happened with the lock.
Of course you can also lock or unlock the lock In the level Home app by holding the rectangular icon on the home screen of the app, and if you're connecting this home kit, you'll do pretty much what you always do with home kit.
Open that Home app, scan the QR code on the level of packaging and setup takes care of itself.
Once that's set up, you can ask Siri to lock or unlock your door.
But you'll need to know that if you're asking Siri to unlock your door, there will be a confirmation on your mobile device to make sure that's what What you want to do with home kit you can also set up automations for leaving or coming home or going to bed at night.
There are a few downsides to level lock.
It's $229 and it only works with homekit.
So there is no Google or Alexa compatibility.
If you're not building your smart home with Apple, it isn't the lock for you.
And if you're on a budget, it might not be the lock for you either.
But if you are building a smart home with home care.
And you want a lock that is so inconspicuous it's actually invisible.
From a lock in the solid choice.
The app is easy to use.
Installation is simple, and there are plenty of customization options to meet basically anyone sees
