Finally! An Affordable HomeKit Smart Doorknob (Thorbolt MK1)

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @ShaneCreates
    @ShaneCreates  3 дні тому +1

    🔒 QUICK Q&A: Your Interior Smart Lock Questions Answered!
    Q: Do I need an Apple Home hub to use this lock?
    A: Yes! You'll need a HomeKit Thread border router like an Apple TV 4K, HomePod, or HomePod mini.
    Q: How many fingerprints can be stored?
    A: Up to 100 fingerprints per lock! 🖐
    Q: Where can I buy the Thorbolt MK1?
    A: Grab it on Amazon with my affiliate link: geni.us/ThorboltMK1
    CURRENT PRICE: Just $79.99 (with $10 off coupon!)
    💡 PRO TIP: Install with the door OPEN to avoid accidentally locking yourself in!
    Drop your own questions below ⬇ and I'll do my best to answer them!

    • @nagyba
      @nagyba 2 дні тому

      Hey! Can I use it in a flat as a main foor lock? No need to be water reistant.

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  День тому

      @@nagyba It's listed as "indoor use only." I could not find any weather/water ratings. I assume if it's shielded from any harsh weather conditions then it might be fine.

  • @thenilanjanmitra
    @thenilanjanmitra 2 дні тому +2

    Excellent review as always Shane. I was looking for something similar for the garage door and was thinking of the Aqara but this is a much better price point. Thanks again.

  • @noggodtv
    @noggodtv День тому +1

    Perfect for the garage

  • @elihere1242
    @elihere1242 2 дні тому +2

    is this a good idea for a house entrance door ?

  • @GreenArrowNetwork
    @GreenArrowNetwork 3 дні тому +2

    Great review Shane, much better looking than the previous for an interior door. I usually say ☹️when there’s no HomeKey support for a lock, but for an interior door I agree it seems like less a deal for some reason. Might get one for an “owner’s closet” door on a condo we rent out sometimes. That’s where we keep stuff we don’t want Airbnb type guests accessing.

  • @rny64
    @rny64 2 дні тому

    Already on my shopping list for the home office in the house we’re building. Thanks for the initial review.

  • @mecoreyg
    @mecoreyg День тому

    hahaha,,, might be the greatest promo/ad for a smart home device. Thorbolt needs to hire you guys for a nationwide ad.. lol!

  • @kingsleymichel
    @kingsleymichel День тому

    It’s the intro for me 😂😂😂😂

  • @afb2893
    @afb2893 День тому

    This would be great for an office or studio room

  • @aimcm9819
    @aimcm9819 2 дні тому

    I've had the Halomark product (predecessor to the Thorbolt) for about a year. It's a great product. Based on your review, I'm now considering upgrading to the Thorbolt in order to have the fingerprint scanner. Thanks for your great reviews Shane!

  • @bravomike09
    @bravomike09 2 дні тому

    I have two of these locks. Outstanding lock. Completely reliable over 8 months. Always shows up in Apple Home. Fingerprint reader is excellent and works the first time 99% of the time. If it doesn't it's just a matter of repositioning your finger.
    When I installed 18.2 on my iPhone, Apple TVs, and Homepod Minis, Apple Home became completely unstable for a few days. It eventually stabilized on its own. I speculated that it might have something to do with Apple AI and a learning curve associated with it but who knows. Apple knows..... Maybe.
    I have about 250 devices on Apple Home so it was probably a steep learning curve.

  • @DannyTammaro
    @DannyTammaro 2 дні тому

    I have this lock for my office at work. The fingerprint scanner is hit or miss sometimes, but with the dryer weather and me doing manual labor, my thumbprint is jacked up quite often. I also had difficulty adding another fingerprint. It kept failing, but eventually worked. I do like itoverall.

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  День тому

      Thanks for sharing! FWIW I added a couple of my fingerprints and my wife's and we did not experience any issues adding fingerprints. Glad you got it to work though and happy with it overall.

  • @jhardy0786
    @jhardy0786 2 дні тому

    I would definitely use this on my garage door into my house

  • @johnsama2050
    @johnsama2050 2 дні тому +1

    Great for a wine cellar! 🙂

  • @TerryLeeWhite
    @TerryLeeWhite 3 дні тому +1

    Love mine!

  • @LunaNyaVT
    @LunaNyaVT 2 дні тому

    Just got the Aqara U100, I love it so much lol

  • @adamjensen8513
    @adamjensen8513 2 дні тому

    loved the video. What do you use to have your tv turn on with the fire place? I dont know how to do that with homekit?

  • @lthomas63
    @lthomas63 3 дні тому

    Awesome video Shane! I think they nailed it on the price on this one very tempting, I would probably use it on the interior garage door for an extra sense of security

  • @chitowntexan70
    @chitowntexan70 2 дні тому +1

    Great price for smart lock for interior garage door.

  • @GregVT
    @GregVT 2 дні тому

    Great intro!! 🤣🤣

  • @JimJones-h3k
    @JimJones-h3k 2 дні тому

    just bought one on amazon for my Gun room. Thanks

  • @shadyendeavor
    @shadyendeavor 2 дні тому +2

    I had this in my cart on Amazon during Black Friday until I realized it was only for interior doors. Very annoying. I wish they'd make an exterior version of this.

  • @HomeIsWhereTheSmartIs
    @HomeIsWhereTheSmartIs 2 дні тому

    Ah would love one of these for each of my bedroom doors, and all for different reasons! (Mainly my office to stop kids coming in during filming!)

  • @ilovegodverymuch8791
    @ilovegodverymuch8791 2 дні тому

    I love this video so much

  • @ddonist
    @ddonist 2 дні тому

    Hey Shane….what options do you have to lock the interior door from inside the bedroom

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 дні тому

      Good question. We usually use Siri (iPhone or HomePod mini). You could also program a smart button. I found the easiest way if you want to do it manually at the door is to open the door, press the enter button to lock it immediately and close the door (since there is no physical button on the inside).

  • @GoToLeep
    @GoToLeep 2 дні тому

    Trying to find out the difference between the MD1 and MK1. Any idea?

  • @GadgetReviewVideos
    @GadgetReviewVideos 3 дні тому

    I knew sleep point sounded familiar, I have an air verse filter. This would have been nice when I put a locking door know on the lab. But then I had two 3yr olds, and 7 and 13 living in the house. And with the chemicals, 3d printers, solder and lead stuff, well so much that could go bad so I had to install something to make sure that room stayed locked.

  • @r2282
    @r2282 2 дні тому

    It’s sold out already? Link to Amazon says unavailable

  • @GadgetReviewVideos
    @GadgetReviewVideos 3 дні тому

    Hmm, the door to the garage is interior? I mean my dog just chewed up my door knob going to the garage. Might be over kill with level both and this lock, then again I might be able to automate it so if one is unlocked, the other will also.

  • @saisusheelsunkara462
    @saisusheelsunkara462 17 годин тому

    Their previous version isn’t working consistently any more. The lock and unlock operation from app/home app are not working in sync with latch status.

  • @aaronhinton92
    @aaronhinton92 2 дні тому +4

    It would be nice if people made a smart doorknob that didn’t look stupid.

    • @betoinbeta
      @betoinbeta 2 дні тому

      Agree that thing looks ugly

  • @ericsaunders3824
    @ericsaunders3824 2 дні тому

    Put it on the bathroom door where you can always have a “Ahhh, Yes!!” 😂

  • @FetaLovingGreek
    @FetaLovingGreek 2 дні тому

    Strange no one ever reviews Level lock.

  • @wilsonvalderrama1131
    @wilsonvalderrama1131 День тому

    The skits were funny lol.

  • @kdm313
    @kdm313 2 дні тому

    Bedroom & Officr

  • @will300c
    @will300c 2 дні тому +5

    not for me its ugly

  • @thebrownguy79
    @thebrownguy79 День тому

    Dude said “Em Kay one”. MK is an abbreviation for Mark which means generation or iteration of a developing or evolving product.

  • @tombe1412
    @tombe1412 2 дні тому

    I live in Cambodia now. I don’t even have a door.

  • @mikeward1701
    @mikeward1701 2 дні тому

    Sadly it’s £190 ($239) in the uk!!

  • @thomasjefferson3552
    @thomasjefferson3552 2 дні тому

    now when your power goes out you or your wife will be locked out or when your network goes out or when this device stops getting updates or hacked. make sure you got extra metal keys!

  • @krmtdfrg
    @krmtdfrg 2 дні тому

    Damn she shut you down. Married life!

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  День тому +1

      Haha yes, but I won her back in the end! 😂😜

  • @1TN1
    @1TN1 2 дні тому

    🤣

  • @Davidsama
    @Davidsama 18 годин тому

    It’s ugly