{"id":4974,"date":"2023-05-01T11:53:30","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T08:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/htnsmart.com\/cold-weather\/"},"modified":"2023-08-09T12:31:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T08:01:50","slug":"cold-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/htnsmart.com\/en\/cold-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"The fingerprint sensor not sensitive in cold weather? Here are the reasons"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In the freezing winter, some would believe that the smart door lock becomes insensitive\u00a0when the weather gets colder.\u00a0The smart door lock is an electronic security product at the entrance. Will it affect by the temperature? What factors can cause the smart lock to malfunction? Let\u2019s find the answer!<\/p>

Temperature affects battery capacity<\/h2>

No matter\u00a0it is a dry battery or a lithium battery, the battery capacity would\u00a0be reduced due to the low-temperature environment. Moreover,\u00a0the chemical reaction speed of the battery would\u00a0also\u00a0slow, resulting in a decrease in the battery discharge capacity. If it can not\u00a0reach the normal range,\u00a0it will lead to battery short using lifespan and faster power consumption.<\/p>

Compared with ordinary dry batteries, alkaline dry batteries have a higher capacity.\u00a0Its\u00a0chemical substances in the batteries are fixed, and less affected by low temperature. Therefore, for ordinary smart\u00a0door\u00a0locks, we’d better choose AA alkaline dry batteries.<\/p>

However, if it is a video smart door lock with a camera, electronic doorbell, or video functions, it is usually equipped with a higher capacity density and rechargeable lithium battery. Because it has higher requirements on battery capacity and its service time. Philips EasyKey is no exception as well.<\/p>

In addition to choosing\u00a0the\u00a0appropriate\u00a0battery for the smart\u00a0door\u00a0lock, we must also develop the habit of checking the battery level regularly to ensure the normal use of the smart\u00a0door\u00a0lock. The Philips\u00a0EasyKey\u00a0has a low battery\u00a0alert\u00a0function. When\u00a0its\u00a0battery level is less than 20%,\u00a0the smart door lock would prompt\u00a0“low battery\u00a0level, please replace the battery”\u00a0and remind you to replace it in time.<\/p>

Condensation causes battery short circuit<\/h2>

The battery compartment of most smart door locks is located on the back escutcheon. When the\u00a0indoor temperature and humidity are relatively high, but the outdoor temperature is relatively low.\u00a0if there has too much cold air indoors at this time, the back escutcheon\u00a0would\u00a0easily condense water droplets. As a result, it is easy to cause battery short circuit, thereby affecting the normal use of the smart door lock.<\/p>

Therefore, when the temperature drops significantly, it\u00a0had better\u00a0close the doors and windows when\u00a0we are\u00a0going out to\u00a0reduce\u00a0indoor\u00a0cold air.\u00a0Besides, we\u00a0should properly open windows for ventilation to\u00a0reduce\u00a0indoor humidity\u00a0when we are at home.<\/p>

To reduce the impact of condensed water on the battery, the battery compartment of most Philips EasyKey adopts an independent closed double-layer protection design. In addition to the battery cover, there still has an interlayer inside, which can fix the battery, and also wrap it in all directions. In this way, the battery can effectively reduce the impact of condensed water on battery lifespan.<\/p>

Dry\u00a0skin\u00a0leads\u00a0to insensitive\u00a0fingerprints\u00a0recognition\u00a0<\/h2>

The climate in winter is very cold and dry. Sometimes, the temperature is too low to recognize the fingerprint. Or it would probably also cause skin peeling and insensitive recognition in dry weather.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Philips\u00a0EasyKey\u00a0employs\u00a0a semiconductor fingerprint sensor with high recognition sensitivity. It can not only collect finer fingerprint details through the skin epidermis, but also has a fingerprint authentication and repair function. If the finger is only slightly worn or peeled, the fingerprint sensor can restore part of the damage and\u00a0blurred fingerprint images, which\u00a0would\u00a0not affect fingerprint recognition.<\/p>

If the fingerprints are peeled off or damaged severely, we can enter a few more fingerprints for backup. If your fingers\u00a0do\u00a0not peel\u00a0or\u00a0damage, but still can not recognize by the senor. The reason might be\u00a0there is dirt in the fingerprint collection window. We can wipe it gently with a dry soft cloth.<\/p>

The above are the main reasons for “the smart door lock does not react\u00a0quickly enough\u00a0in winter\u00a0when we are unlocking the door”. If the above factors are excluded, the smart door lock would\u00a0still appear the following malfunctions. For example, the fingerprint recognition is insensitive,\u00a0or the\u00a0latch bolt\u00a0could not fully pop out, or you can not pull out the mechanical key successfully. Please do not spray lubricating oil by yourself. Contact the brand\u2019s\u00a0official after-sales services\u00a0or ask an installer for on-site adjustment in time.<\/p>

Philips EasyKey after-sales service hotline is always ready for troubleshooting, leaving you more reassurance in your daily use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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