Nowadays, more and more people choose fingerprint locks when installing new door locks or changing door locks. From the beginning, they were used by some rich people as high-end home door locks. With the advancement of technology and the popularization of fingerprint locks, the competition in the fingerprint lock market has become more and more fierce. Up to now, fingerprint locks have been gradually used by ordinary families.

Fingerprint locks are very different from traditional mechanical locks. It is a high-tech product and a model for the application of biometric technology. But the fingerprint lock is a consumer product, a kind of electronic consumer product, so it also has usage specifications, otherwise, various problems will easily occur, and even cause damage to the fingerprint lock. Therefore, in the process of using the fingerprint lock, some main matters must be paid attention to:

How to Use the Fingerprint Lock Properly?

1. Avoid Unprofessional Disassembly

The fingerprint lock is a high-tech electronic product, and the structure inside is relatively complicated. If you are not clear about the structure inside, it is best not to disassemble it without authorization. If you are really at a loss, you can read the instruction manual first, or you can consult the manufacturer.

2. Reduce Mainboard Direct Contact with Water

Any electronic product has this big taboo. For example, a mobile phone will generally be scrapped if it gets in the water. If the mobile phone is not waterproof. The fingerprint lock is no exception. There will be electronic components or circuit boards in electronic products. These original components must be waterproof. If the circuit board encounters water, it will be scrapped. You can only disassemble it and buy it again from the manufacturer. A circuit board is installed.

We also have some types which are waterproof, if customers have special demand for the IP level of the locks, please contact the supplier and told your requirements and get professional suggestions before buying.

3. Battery Usage Issue

Under normal use, the battery can generally be used for one year. After the battery life is used up, the battery needs to be replaced again. When changing the battery, pay attention to the uniform model of the battery, preferably all the same brands, and pay attention to the correct connection and discharge of the battery.

After the built-in battery is used up and the lock cannot be opened, an external power supply can be used. Generally, fingerprint locks are equipped with an external power supply interface in case of emergency.

Fingerprint locks are like the requirements of most electronic products. If the smart door lock is not used for a long time, the battery should be taken out to avoid battery leakage corroding the internal circuit and causing damage to the smart door lock.

4. Use of the Lock Manual

Before users use the fingerprint lock, it is best to have a detailed understanding of the fingerprint lock manual, including the installation of the fingerprint lock, the installation of the fingerprint lock, and some commonly used function settings, etc., so that they can have a better understanding of the fingerprint lock.

How to maintain the fingerprint lock properly?

When using and maintaining smart door locks, you also need to pay attention to the following:

1. Do not hang anything on the handle of the smart door lock. The handle is a key part of opening and closing the door lock. If you hang something on it, it may affect its sensitivity.
2. When closing the door, it is best to hold the handle, screw the bolt into the lock body, and let go after closing the door. Do not hit the door hard, otherwise, the service life of the lock will be reduced.
3. The smart door lock panel should not meet corrosive substances and should not be hit or knocked on the shell with hard objects to prevent damage to the surface coating of the panel.
4. Do not press hard on the LCD screen, let alone tap it, otherwise, it will affect the display.
5. Do not use substances containing alcohol, gasoline, thinner, or other flammable substances to clean and maintain the smart door lock.
6. Avoid waterproofing or other liquids. If liquid seeps into the smart door lock, it will affect its performance of the smart door lock. If the case encounters liquid, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.
7. The smart door lock should use high-quality AA alkaline batteries. Once the battery is found to be insufficient, the battery should be replaced in time to avoid affecting its use.

How to Keep the Fingerprint Lock Working Well?

1. After a period of use, there may be dirt on the surface, which will affect fingerprint recognition. At this time, you can wipe the fingerprint collection window with a soft cloth to avoid recognition failure.
2. Frequently check the matching gap between the lock body and the strike plate, whether the height of the lock tongue and the strike plate hole is appropriate, and whether the best-fit gap between the door and the door frame is 1.5 mm-2.5 mm.
   • If any changes are found, adjust the position of the hinge or strike plate on the door.
   • At the same time, pay attention to the cold shrinkage and thermal expansion caused by the weather (wet in spring and dry in winter) to ensure that the gap between the door and the door frame, the lock body, and the strike plate is reasonable, so as to ensure the smooth use of the lock.
3. Always keep lubricant in the transmission part of the lock body to keep its transmission smooth and prolong its service life. It is recommended to check once every six months or a year, and at the same time check whether the fastening screws are loose to ensure fastening.
4. When the user uses the spare key of the smart lock, the newly replaced lock cylinder may not be inserted smoothly after 2-3 months of use. Many consumers will think that there is a problem with the quality of the lock cylinder. In fact, this is a normal phenomenon. When the problem is first discovered, you can add some graphite powder (pencil powder) to the keyhole for lubrication. Do not add any oily substances as lubricants to prevent the grease from sticking to the pin spring and causing the lock head to fail to rotate.

What You Can Do for the Fingerprint Locks?

Here below are some suggestions for you using the fingerprint locks:

• Update the password from time to time to avoid password leakage;
• Use the virtual password function from time to time to avoid password leakage;
• Wipe the keyboard area and fingerprint identification area panel regularly to avoid fingerprint leakage;
• It is recommended to save the fingerprints of several fingers in case of emergency.

The maintenance of smart door locks is to pay attention to some small details, and don’t ignore them because they think they are irrelevant. A well-maintained door lock not only looks beautiful but also has a longer service life. Why not do it?

Conclusion

From 2011 to 2023, SRN LOCK has focused on the production and development of smart locks for 12 years, mainly engaged in fingerprint locks, hotel locks, sauna locks, etc. Using durable testing equipment imported from Germany, 300,000 times of unlocking tests, passed the fire and anti-theft test, with US and European CE, FCC, ROHS certification certificates, the life of SRN Lock’s smart lock is 3 years longer than that of its peers!

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