{"id":17531,"date":"2025-11-17T10:16:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T01:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=17531"},"modified":"2025-11-17T10:16:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T01:16:11","slug":"the-bolt-nfc-smartlock-overview-how-good-is-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=17531","title":{"rendered":"The Bolt NFC Smartlock Overview &#8211; How Good is Good?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<center class=\"disclaimer\">If you happen to purchase one thing from a hyperlink on this article, we might earn a fee. <a href=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be taught extra<\/a><\/center><\/div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489578\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-21-548x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 21\" width=\"548\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-21-548x800.jpg 548w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-21-768x1121.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-21.jpg 822w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>REVIEW<\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">I\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">firmly consider<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">\u00a0that after you\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW139193655 BCX0\">go<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">\u00a0good lock, you\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">can\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\"> ever return to dumb.\u00a0 C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">onsider\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW139193655 BCX0\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW139193655 BCX0\">\u00a0freedom<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">: no pokey<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">\u00a0keys in your pocket. \u00a0No keys weighing down your bag and scratching your fancy purse stuff<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">. \u00a0By no means\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW139193655 BCX0\">shedding<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">\u00a0your keys\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">once more, as a result of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">\u00a0you\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">\u00a0have any! \u00a0I used to be dwelling that dream for a few years till my Schlage received a case of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW139193655 BCX0\">dementia<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">\u00a0and it was time to ship it to the E-waste middle in Canoga. \u00a0Fortunate for me, the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW139193655 BCX0\">Ultraloq<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">\u00a0of us wanted somebody to assessment the Bolt NFC\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW139193655 BCX0\">Wifi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW139193655 BCX0\">smartlock<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139193655 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW139193655 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"review-price\">\u2b07\ufe0e\u00a0<a href=\"#summary\">Soar to abstract<\/a>\u00a0(execs\/cons)<br \/><strong>Worth<\/strong>: $129.99<br \/><strong>The place to purchase<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ultraloq.com\/products\/ultraloq-bolt-nfc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultraloq<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4oIeXFZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69efa86e20a00\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69efa86e20a00\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69efa86e20a00\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=17531\/#What%E2%80%99s_it\" title=\"What&#8217;s it?\">What&#8217;s it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=17531\/#What%E2%80%99s_included\" title=\"What\u2019s included?\">What\u2019s included?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=17531\/#Specs\" title=\"Specs\">Specs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=17531\/#Design_and_options\" title=\"Design and options\">Design and options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=17531\/#Last_ideas\" title=\"Last ideas\">Last ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=17531\/#What_I_like_in_regards_to_the_Bolt_NFC_good_lock\" title=\"What I like in regards to the Bolt NFC good lock\">What I like in regards to the Bolt NFC good lock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=17531\/#What_must_be_improved\" title=\"What must be improved?\">What must be improved?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What%E2%80%99s_it\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489580\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-23-615x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 23\" width=\"615\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-23-615x800.jpg 615w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-23-768x1000.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-23.jpg 922w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\"\/>What&#8217;s it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Ultraloq <span class=\"TextRun SCXW225800735 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225800735 BCX0\">The Bolt NFC good lock is a coded lock that makes use of AppleHomeKey or Android NFC to open your door together with your cellphone, your watch, or a contactless card.\u00a0 It&#8217;s also possible to use a key, which they ship together with the lock, simply in case!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What%E2%80%99s_included\"><\/span>What\u2019s included?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The lock in a number of elements<\/li>\n<li>Two programmable fobs<\/li>\n<li>Two conventional keys<\/li>\n<li>A quickstart information and an set up and consumer information<\/li>\n<li>Eight AA batteries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs\"><\/span>Specs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>{Hardware} kind<\/strong>: Deadbolt<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case Materials<\/strong>: Zinc Alloy<\/li>\n<li><strong>End<\/strong>: Satin Nickel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions<\/strong>: Exterior Meeting: 2.96 x 2.96 x 1.23 inch \/ 75.3 x 75.3 x 31.65 mm; Inside Meeting: 5.39 x 2.91 x 1.34 inch \/ 137 x 74 x 34 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 3.5 lbs \/ 1.6 kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Working Temperature<\/strong>: Exterior Meeting: -4 \u00b0F ~ 149 \u00b0F (-20 \u00b0C ~ 65 \u00b0C), IP65 Rated; Inner Meeting: 14 \u00b0F ~ 131 \u00b0F (-10 \u00b0C ~ 55 \u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>: Person Capability 50, NFC Capability 50 (1 per consumer), Code Capability 50<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: Bluetooth, WiFi (no hub required)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appropriate Smartphone<\/strong>: iOS and Android<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appropriate Good house Eco-system<\/strong>: Apple House, Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings, IFTTT<\/li>\n<li><strong>Door Prep<\/strong>: 2-1\/8 inch (54 mm) diameter face gap &amp; 1 inch (25 mm) diameter latch gap<\/li>\n<li><strong>Door Thickness<\/strong>: 1 3\/8\u2033 \u2013 1 3\/4\u2033 (35 \u2013 45 mm). For thicker door between 45mm (1-3\/4\u2033) and 57mm (2-1\/4\u2033), Thick Door Package required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Backset<\/strong>: Adjustable to 2-3\/8\u2033 or 2-3\/4\u2033<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guarantee<\/strong>: 18 months digital guarantee and lifelong mechanical guarantee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_489561\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-489561\" style=\"width: 597px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-489561 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-4-597x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 4\" width=\"597\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-4-597x800.jpg 597w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-4-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-4.jpg 896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-489561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Straight out of the field it arrived a little bit dusty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489562\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-5-597x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 5\" width=\"597\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-5-597x800.jpg 597w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-5-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-5.jpg 896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489563\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-6-700x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 6\" width=\"700\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-6-700x800.jpg 700w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-6-768x878.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-6.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489565\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-8-648x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 8\" width=\"648\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-8-648x800.jpg 648w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-8-768x948.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-8.jpg 972w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489566\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-9-594x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 9\" width=\"594\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-9-594x800.jpg 594w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-9-768x1034.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-9.jpg 891w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489567\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-10-597x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 10\" width=\"597\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-10-597x800.jpg 597w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-10-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-10.jpg 896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489568\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-11-605x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 11\" width=\"605\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-11-605x800.jpg 605w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-11-768x1016.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-11.jpg 907w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489569\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-12-668x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 12\" width=\"668\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-12-668x800.jpg 668w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-12-768x920.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-12.jpg 1002w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489583\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-1-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489585\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-2-1-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 2 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-2-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-2-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-2-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489582\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-3-597x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 3\" width=\"597\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-3-597x800.jpg 597w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-3-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-3.jpg 896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489577\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-20-597x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 20\" width=\"597\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-20-597x800.jpg 597w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-20-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-20.jpg 896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_and_options\"><\/span>Design and options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Bolt NFC good lock has plenty of options that make it an incredible selection to your deadbolt.\u00a0 For a while now one of many fashions has supported Apple House Key however most not too long ago Ultraloq launched the Bolt NFC for Android customers that helps tap-to-lock performance.\u00a0 As an Android individual, I used to be keen to check this out, however first I needed to set up it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For many individuals, this lock could be put in with nothing greater than a screwdriver.\u00a0\u00a0In my case, nevertheless, I needed to perform a little additional chiseling to get the latch plate to suit.\u00a0\u00a0I delegated that obligation to a buddy who&#8217;s so much higher with instruments than I&#8217;m, and earlier than I might cease him, he had the Bolt NFC put in.\u00a0\u00a0It appears fairly simple and fast to put in offered your door is a bit more commonplace than mine is.\u00a0 Word that I didn\u2019t set up the included door sensor as a result of I&#8217;ve what can solely be described as \u201cnonstandard\u201d door frames that may inhibit the performance of that sensor.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_489571\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-489571\" style=\"width: 597px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-489571\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-14-597x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 14\" width=\"597\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-14-597x800.jpg 597w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-14-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-14.jpg 896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-489571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This a part of my door needed to be chiseled a bit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This lock boasts as much as a 12 months of use with out altering the 8 AA batteries, which is nice, though I discovered myself altering them after per week of use.\u00a0\u00a0I assume I simply received a foul batch as a result of as soon as I modified them, I haven\u2019t had any issues.\u00a0 I wish to warn you, nevertheless, that after you get the \u201clow energy\/change battery\u201d notification, it would be best to change them immediately.\u00a0\u00a0I didn\u2019t do this, and I got here house at some point to a extremely loud buzzing alarm noise that was inconceivable to disregard, inside or out.\u00a0\u00a0This noise is the \u201ccritically low energy\u201d alert.\u00a0\u00a0Keep away from it.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s terrible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s additionally sort of a letdown is the looks of this lock.\u00a0 Among the newer door locks appear like jewellery to your house.\u00a0 They&#8217;re smooth and attractive and make you&#8217;re feeling like James Bond while you unlock them. The Bolt NFC will not be a looker, however what it lacks in attractiveness it makes up for in ease of use.\u00a0 I downloaded the app and located it simple to connect with WiFi and begin feeding in codes for all of the members of my household.\u00a0 Every individual can have a code, a keycard and app entry, in the event you select.\u00a0 It additionally options \u201canti peep\u201d expertise, so in the event you come house with an aquaintance and also you don\u2019t need them to see your secret door code, you&#8217;ll be able to faucet random numbers after which the code adopted by random numbers so it\u2019s not apparent.\u00a0 I actually admire that as a result of my son used to return house along with his buddies and I\u2019m fairly positive all of them might get into my home any time they wished as a result of he was not essentially the most cautious with the code.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_489575\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-489575\" style=\"width: 597px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-489575 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-18-597x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 18\" width=\"597\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-18-597x800.jpg 597w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-18-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-18.jpg 896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-489575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It additionally reveals fingerprints.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I experimented with programming totally different sorts of NFC primarily based playing cards to see in the event that they might be used as inconspicuous keys for the Bolt NFC.\u00a0\u00a0I had an previous resort room key, as an example, and I used to be in a position to program that to unlock my entrance door.\u00a0\u00a0I attempted to program a bank card in the identical means, however that didn\u2019t work.\u00a0\u00a0I attempted my Tesla card key and that didn\u2019t work both.\u00a0 \u00a0I attempted a distinct resort room key and that one didn\u2019t work.\u00a0 The excellent news is that Ultraloq sells additional NFC fobs on their web site which you could program (4 for $16.99).\u00a0 The lock comes with two and programming these was tremendous simple.\u00a0 I would really like it higher if the fobs weren\u2019t branded although, as a result of if I disguise one for emergencies exterior, I\u2019d somewhat not promote what it\u2019s for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489587\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-24-1-657x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 24 1\" width=\"657\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-24-1-657x800.jpg 657w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-24-1-768x935.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-24-1.jpg 986w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This lock could be locked and unlocked remotely, and it may be built-in to set off automations like turning on and off lights if you find yourself near house.\u00a0\u00a0You need to use a wise assistant like Siri, however I used to be most excited to strive the characteristic that unlocks the door mechanically while you\u2019re near house.\u00a0\u00a0Sadly, I\u2019ve had blended experiences with this performance.\u00a0\u00a0I used to be keen to make use of it for canine walks, since I&#8217;ve all I can do to deal with my canine once I come house typically, however as a rule I received a \u201ccommunication error\u201d with the Bolt NFC.\u00a0 I\u2019m undecided why that is, however I\u2019ve had wifi connectivity issues with locks within the entrance a part of my home earlier than, in order that was my finest guess.\u00a0 Nevertheless, once I go online with the app remotely, I by no means get any sort of signal that there\u2019s a connection drawback, so I don\u2019t know what\u2019s occurring.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489574\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-17-327x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 17\" width=\"327\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-17-327x800.jpg 327w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-17.jpg 491w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\"\/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I used to be additionally  to see if I might use my cellphone or NFC enabled smartwatch to unlock the door with a faucet, however I\u2019ve additionally had hassle getting that to work.\u00a0\u00a0On my cellphone and watch, I&#8217;ve to manually set off the NFC to pay for groceries, for instance, so I believe it would require me to do one thing like that to work.\u00a0 In accordance with their literature, nevertheless, it ought to work \u201cout of the pocket\u201d with no activation wanted for \u201c99% of NFC-enabled Android smartphones.\u201d I assume I may be the 1%.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0 \u00a0I\u2019d somewhat be the opposite form!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-489573 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-16-327x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 16\" width=\"327\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-16-327x800.jpg 327w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-16.jpg 491w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-489572 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-15-327x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 15\" width=\"327\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-15-327x800.jpg 327w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-15.jpg 491w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\"\/>I&#8217;ve had one different \u201cglitch\u201d over the past month with the Bolt NFC.\u00a0 As soon as I went to go on a canine stroll and the lock was simply lifeless.\u00a0 No response once I tried to lock it, and no quantity of punching buttons might wake it up.\u00a0 After I checked ten minutes later through the app, the lock confirmed that it was locked, and once I returned from my stroll, it was certainly locked.\u00a0 I don\u2019t know what occurred.<\/p>\n<p>Certainly one of my favourite options of this lock is the truth that the Bolt NFC will lock itself after a couple of minutes (you&#8217;ll be able to modify what number of within the app).\u00a0 This characteristic means I by no means must surprise if I locked the door, though up to now I\u2019ve simply checked the app for affirmation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Last_ideas\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489570\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-13-554x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 13\" width=\"554\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-13-554x800.jpg 554w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-13-768x1109.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-13.jpg 831w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\"\/>Last ideas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whereas I haven\u2019t had essentially the most excellent expertise with the Bolt NFC, I believe it has so much going for it.\u00a0 I actually like the thought of a fob as an alternative of a key for the aged, children and different individuals who don\u2019t need one other quantity to recollect. Keys\u00a0 are so simply copied, and let\u2019s face it: keys are expertise from hundreds of years in the past. That\u2019s not attractive! Total I\u2019ve been proud of my Bolt NFC.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"summary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_I_like_in_regards_to_the_Bolt_NFC_good_lock\"><\/span>What I like in regards to the Bolt NFC good lock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Simply programmed<\/li>\n<li>Lengthy battery life<\/li>\n<li>Love the NFC fobs and playing cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_must_be_improved\"><\/span>What must be improved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Want my cellphone simply unlocked the lock prefer it\u2019s purported to (realiably) once I come house.<\/li>\n<li>Want my cellphone and watch might \u201cfaucet\u201d and open the lock prefer it\u2019s purported to.<\/li>\n<li>It might be extra engaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"review-price\"><strong>Worth<\/strong>: $129.99<br \/><strong>The place to purchase<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ultraloq.com\/products\/ultraloq-bolt-nfc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultraloq<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4oIeXFZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a><br \/><strong>Supply<\/strong>: The pattern of this product was offered totally free by <a href=\"https:\/\/ultraloq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultraloq<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/ultraloq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultraloq<\/a> didn&#8217;t have a last say on the assessment and didn&#8217;t preview the assessment earlier than it was revealed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-19-597x800.jpg\" alt=\"U Bolt 19\" width=\"597\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-19-597x800.jpg 597w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-19-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-gadgeteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/U-Bolt-19.jpg 896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- Implement your own superfast social sharing buttons without any JavaScript loading. 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