Smart locks have been around for a while, but they’re starting to get more sophisticated and affordable. In an effort to make the technology a bit cheaper, there’s a new smart lock in Australia: the Tapo DL105.
Tapo, TP-Link’s smart home brand, announced the $249 DL105 as a slightly cheaper smart lock alternative to the existing $299 DL110 model. According to TP-Link, the DL105 has many of the same features, with a few differences.
For $50 extra, the DL110 has a more weatherproof design (IP65 versus IP54) and a flashier zinc alloy finish. Otherwise, both smart locks are pretty similar. Each one supports six different unlock methods, including fingerprints, inputting a code via the keypad, and using the Tapo mobile app.
Both locks also run on rechargeable batteries, topped up via a USB-C connection. In terms of smarts, they play nicely with Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Google Home, but there’s no word of Apple Home compatibility.
Within the Tapo app, also used for the brand’s range of security cameras, each lock’s activity is logged. Anytime someone unlocks the door or gets the keycode wrong, the app keeps a record and sends alerts. It also enables setting limited-time codes for visitors, giving you more control over who can access the home at all hours.
Tapo’s smart locks also include a built-in doorbell. However, there’s no camera, so if you’re after a video doorbell, it will need to be a separate device.
There’s an online listing via Tapo’s website for the new DL105 model, which is due to go on sale in Australia soon.
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