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The Danalock V3 is a stylish and powerful smart lock for its price bracket, with a range of pleasing features and native integration with most Smart Home systems if you get the Z-Wave or Zigbee enabled versions.
Retail Price $168.00
Amazon Price $229.99
20 Reviews
How does the lock connect?The Danalock V3 uses Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Via Bridge/Hub, Z-Wave Plus, and Zigbee to connect.
APPS
ECOSYSTEMS
Alexa Support?: AvailableGoogle Assistant Support?: No
Siri & Homekit Support?: Available
Smart Watch Support? No
Out of the box Integrations
Danabridge V3, Danalock Danapad V3, VeraEdge, VeraPlus, Wink Hub 2, and Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd GenerationIntegrations available with an add-on device
Amazon Echo PlusDOOR COMPATIBILITY
What type of door lock mechanisms does the Danalock V3 support?Not Supported
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Features & Specs
Model Number 01032001
Our Take
Interior View
Pros
- Four tailored versions for integration with popular smart home hubs: HomeKit & Bluetooth, Z-Wave & Bluetooth, Zigbee & Bluetooth, and Bluetooth-only.
- Simple installation and calibration, with extensive documentation to speed things up.
- A range of smart features including auto-unlock, twist assist, and geofencing
- Estimated 12 months battery life.
- Can be paired with the Danapad, a manual keypad enabling keyless entry for visitors – without downloading an app.
- Remote locking with versions that have Z-Wave or Zigbee and future integration with their to be released DanaBridge.
Exterior Door View
Cons
- No remote controlling options, though this should be corrected when the Danabridge V3 Plug launches this year.
- No native compatibility with Google Home or Amazon Alexa.
- Loud noise during locking and unlocking.
- Homekit version does not support auto-unlock or digital key sharing features.
Apps / Voice Commands
Alexa Support?: Yes , the Danalock V3 supports Alexa with the following commands
Requirements: Alexa control is enabled only when using the Danalock with Zigbee or Z-Wave Plus smart home hub.
Siri / Apple Homekit Support?: Yes, the Danalock V3 supports Apple's Homekit with Siri voice commands
Simple integrations of unlock and lock. Codes and other advanced lock features are not supported.
Requirements:
For smart home integration, requires an Apple TV (tvOS 10.0 or later) or an iPad (iOS 9.0 or later) set up as a home hub.
Unboxing and Installation
Whats in the box.
What tools do I need to install this lock?
You will need Philips screwdriver, Masking Tape to install Danalock V3
What are the locks dimensions?
The Danalock V3 is 2.8 x 2.5 x 2.5 in size.
Bottom Line
The Danalock V3 is a good all-rounder in the smart lock game. There are four versions (Homekit, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Bluetooth-only) so you can align it with your smart home setup. It takes 10 minutes to install, and the auto-unlock and twist-assist features make it feel truly ‘smart’. Danalock supports unlimited occupants and users can share digital keys to grant temporary access to visitors.
Unfortunately, the auto-unlock and digital keys features remain unavailable on the Homekit version. Combined with reports of inconsistent performance from buyers, the Danalock V3 falls just below our top-tier recommendations.
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