I've owned the C220 lock for a month and have found it to work really well. It took about 10 minutes to install and no modifications to my door were needed. The lock is well constructed and is heavy. The management app is well done and easy to navigate.
Things to note:
1. Some older people can have hard to read fingerprints. This is not specific to Eufy. Use a code number for them instead if this is a problem.
2. The battery life on my lock has been great as my wifi is close by. The further away the lock is from your WIFI access point, the more demand there is on the batteries. This is why some people report great battery life while others complain it's terrible. I believe it took 8 batteries.. it should last a long time.
3. No more smart hub!! Good riddance. Adding and removing codes or fingerprints is FINALLY easy! This might be the biggest difference.
4. The touch keypad CAN be seen in direct sunlight
5. I did not try the geofencing but it has the capability, provided everyone in the family has the app on their phone. It could auto-lock and auto unlock if configured to do so.
6. I did not test doorbell or camera integration - but it has that feature.
Gripes: These are small but need to be noted
1. For renters: temporary/scheduled access codes work fine but there is no integration with text messaging (or email) to create the code and send it in a single process. Heck, the app is already managed on your mobile - why not do this? Now I have to separately send a text with all the details when this could have been easier.
2. When using a number codes, you have to press the keypad once to wake it up, enter the code, and then press the enter key on the bottom right of the panel. Why do I need to press enter? Why not open the lock after a second if no additional keys are pressed and the code is correct? Now you have to tell potential renters of this requirement to press the enter key. My point is: the enter key is not be obvious to people unfamiliar with the lock.
3. On the app, the battery life is shown as a tiny battery picture with lines filled in for battery life remaining. Would it have killed them to put a percentage number next to it?
Overall, this is the best lock that I have tried and I have tried about 6 others to date. I hope you found this review useful.
| Brand | eufy Security |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Excellent Battery Life |
| Lock Type | Deadbolt |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 7.67 x 4.49 x 4.41 inches |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Style | Built-in Wi-Fi+Fingerprint |
| Color | Black |
| Finish Type | Metallic |
| Included Components | Deadbolt, Remote Control, Key, Lock |
| Controller Type | Amazon Alexa |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Manufacturer | Eufy |
| Item Weight | 3.27 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 7.67 x 4.49 x 4.41 inches |
| Item model number | T8506 |
| Batteries | 8 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Finish | Metallic |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Special Features | Excellent Battery Life |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
