X1 Apple Home Key Tap to Unlock, Smart Keyless Entry Door Lock with Fingerprint, Touch Keypad Deadbolt Lock Works with HomeKit Over Thread (Border Router), IP65 Weatherproof, Black

tl;dr Great, feature-packed Matter over Thread lock at a Wi-fi price!
Our previous lock manufacturer informed us they would be ceasing operations and shutting down their servers, thus rendering their app and all HomeKit/Alexa connectivity dead. Like, seriously.I just upgraded all our wi-fi lights to Matter lights and we’re loving the improved speed and reliability of this protocol. So the silver lining to Reagle’s demise is that are we got to upgrade to a Matter over Thread lock. Beyond all the upgraded features, the big selling point is that after programming fingerprints and a couple of other settings on their app (which I believe is all handled locally and doesn’t involve the manufacturer’s servers), the X1 can be totally controlled via HomeKit.Pros: all of the above, plusFingerprint access is instantaneous.Code response is instantaneousApple Key response is instantaneousHomeKit response — voice or remote from phone– is near instantaneousSuper quiet and fast mechanismSet up with HomeKit and programming fingerprints etc on the app is intuitive and easyFuture-proofing a bit with Matter Over ThreadEnormous value for such a full featured Matter Over Thread lockCons:Physical keyhole is inconveniently located under TWO covers (NOT a big deal as there are literally five other ways to lock/unlock)So quiet I no longer get an audible warning hubby’s on the elevator coming home so it’s made afternoon assignations extra dangerous! (jk, but the old lock was loud enough to let anyone in the apartment know someone was almost home)So no real cons.It’s a great lock with none of the “new & shiny” $$ premium other brands seem to be charging for MoT locks.

Great Design and Performance
I was a little concerned about going with a newer brand that I was not familiar with, especially for a lock. I decided to give it a shot after readings various reviews online. So far I am very impressed with not only the lock itself, but the overall design, the packaging, instructions, and the app. I have had a few smart locks over the years, and often not impressed. The lock is much faster to respond than my other locks. The fingerprint sensor is VERY fast to respond making it actually useful. HomeKit integrations is seamless and well done. Even the app is well done and bug free (even the big companies can’t seem to get that right.The construction seems solid even though the housing is plastic (which is understandable given the price point). Time will tell how well this holds up, especially in the sun. I can’t comment on the security, but appears no better or worse than others on the market.

It’s FAST. Stupidly fast. Works great. It has almost every feature I could ask for. The single solitary thing it lacks that my other locks (two different models of Yale) have is a “privacy” button. (It’s a button on the inside of the lock that disables visitors from entering, even if they normally always have access, useful for not being interrupted by an in-law when you and your spouse are alone…) As long as the people you give codes to have a basic understanding of manners and boundaries, it’s not a necessary feature though.My wife does find that the fingerprint reader is finicky, since the WHOLE sensor needs to be covered to read a print and she has small fingers. But since the pin works and so does home key, it doesn’t really matter for her. Might be more of an issue for people that lack home key and can’t be trusted with a code, but… can get a fingerprint? The only situation I can think of is that of a latchkey kid to be honest.Either way, no regrets. I will say that if the updated Yale ever drops in price by $150 CAD, I’ll get another one of those for the front door and put this one on the garage. My in-laws are sometimes… not great about calling first. For the price though, it’s the equal of locks twice as pricey.