How Smart Locks Connect to Wi-Fi Networks or Bluetooth

Wholesale Smart Locks are intelligent devices that can control the door lock switch through terminals such as mobile phones and computers, making people's home life more convenient and secure. Currently, the main networking methods for smart door locks are: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, NB-IOT, etc. This article mainly introduces how smart door locks connect to WiFi and Bluetooth.

Wholesale Smart Locks Wi-Fi Connection Steps

1.Download and install the corresponding control APP on a mobile phone or computer.

2. After installing the APP on your mobile phone or computer, open the APP to register and log in. If you are already registered, just log in directly.

3. Find the smart door lock settings interface in the APP and select the Wi-Fi connection method.

4. Afterward, the APP will automatically search for nearby Wi-Fi networks and list the available Wi-Fi networks.

5. Choose the Wi-Fi network to connect to and enter the password. Note that if the password is entered incorrectly, the WiFi connection will fail.

6. Once the WiFi connection is successful, the smart door lock can be remotely controlled via a mobile phone or computer.

Bluetooth Digital Locks Bluetooth Connection Steps

Bluetooth Digital Locks connect to Bluetooth in the same way as the first two steps of WiFi connection. The difference starts from the third step, where you find the smart door lock settings interface in the APP, select the Bluetooth connection method, turn on the mobile phone's Bluetooth, and pair it with the smart door lock. Once paired successfully, you can control the door lock via your phone. However, note that Bluetooth has a short connection range and can only be used near the door lock, making remote control impossible.

Wholesale Smart Locks Reasons for Network Connection Failure

If your smart door lock fails to connect to the network, it may be due to the following 5 reasons:

Network issues

Smart door locks need to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. If the network is faulty or the signal is unstable, it cannot connect. The solution is to check if the Wi-Fi network is available, ensure signal strength is stable, verify the Wi-Fi password entered is correct, and ensure there are no network restrictions.

Setup issues

Incorrect setup of the smart door lock can also lead to network connection failure, such as not entering the Wi-Fi password correctly or selecting an unsupported Wi-Fi network. The solution is to ensure you enter the correct WiFi password or network.

Low battery

Smart door locks are powered by batteries, and if the battery is low, it may not connect to the network successfully. The solution is to replace the smart door lock's battery.

Signal interference

Smart locks need to communicate with the Wi-Fi router or Bluetooth device. If other devices frequently interfere or there is signal interference, it may cause connection issues. The solution is to reduce signal interference by maintaining a certain distance between the wholesale smart lock and other devices.