How to lock the door?
Locking your door with the Bold Smart Lock is simple, secure, and adaptable to your needs. Below, we explain the three ways to lock your door, while ensuring optimal security and usability.
Option 1: Manually turning the inside knob
The inside knob of the Bold Smart Lock is always directly connected to the cylinder. You can turn it at any time to lock or unlock the door manually – no electronic activation needed. This method always works, even during a power outage or when the batteries are empty. It is ideal in emergencies or simply as extra reassurance.
Important: The inside knob always works without needing activation via the app, the inside button, or the Clicker. The outside knob only works when it is activated – this can be done by pressing the inside knob, using the app, or the Clicker.
Option 2: Briefly pressing the inside knob
When leaving your home, press the inside knob briefly. You will hear two beeps and see a flashing green ring, indicating that the Bold Smart Lock has been activated. You then have between 5 and 120 seconds (depending on your adjustable Bold App settings) to go outside and turn the outside knob to lock the door.
Once the activation time has passed, you will hear a single beep – this means the lock has deactivated. Did you not lock the door in time? Simply press the inside knob again to reactivate the lock.
Note: For optimal security, we recommend always fully locking your door. If there is a handle on the outside, the door can still be opened when it is only on the day lock. If there is no outside handle, the door remains securely locked, even in day mode.
Option 3: Using the Bold App
You can also activate the lock via the Bold App. After closing the door, activate the lock through the app, then turn the outside knob to secure the door. This method is especially useful if you are already outside and prefer not to reopen the door to lock it.
The Bold App also lets you view the activation log, which shows when and by whom the lock was activated. The Bold SX cannot detect whether the door is physically open or closed. The Bold Elite, however, does include this functionality and displays the door status in the app.
With these three methods, you can always lock your door safely and easily – in the way that best suits your habits and situation.