{"id":5010,"date":"2023-05-03T01:27:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T21:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/htnsmart.com\/leave-key-at-home\/"},"modified":"2023-09-30T10:21:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T06:51:40","slug":"leave-key-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/htnsmart.com\/en\/leave-key-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Why we can\u2019t leave the mechanical key of Philips EasyKey at home?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Many people would think that after buying a smart lock, it can be unlocked by a variety of methods such as fingerprints or PIN codes. Why do we still keep the traditional unlocking method with a mechanical key?<\/p>

After installing the smart door lock,\u00a0many\u00a0installation\u00a0masters\u00a0always\u00a0remind users to store the mechanical key in\u00a0someplace where it\u00a0can be accessed\u00a0anytime and not recommend leaving it at home. However,\u00a0there are still users who\u00a0don\u2019t take it seriously\u00a0and\u00a0leave\u00a0it in\u00a0any\u00a0corner of the house. Even worst, they don\u2019t even remember that they had mechanical keys after several months later.\u00a0<\/p>

There is still have the problem that the smart door lock with electronic failures has to be violently broken because the user can\u2019t find the mechanical key to unlock the door. Although we rarely use the mechanical key to open the door, it is still indispensable and should be placed in the right place.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Why is a smart lock equipped with a mechanical key?<\/h2>

The reason is, the smart door lock equipped with a mechanical lock cylinder can play a significant role if circuit failures or fire happen. It can replace the electronic functions to successfully unlock the door under some emergency circumstances.<\/p>

In other words,\u00a0what a mechanical key is to a smart door lock that elevator is to step ladder. It is not an unnecessary act, but for safety reasons.<\/p>

2. Where is the best place to store mechanical keys?<\/h2>

Since the smart lock equipped with a mechanical key is used for emergency unlocking, it is recommended to store it separately in a convenient place. Besides, it had batter not leave it at home.\u00a0<\/p>

Because it usually appears that the user fails to get the mechanical key and has to damage the door lock when the smart door lock electronic functions fail to normally work. Thus, you should consider\u00a0storing\u00a0it in the car, office, or your confidants\u2019 or relatives\u2019 homes.<\/p>

Philips smart locks are equipped with only two mechanical keys.\u00a0So,\u00a0we\u00a0must keep the mechanical keys. If you lost\u00a0them\u00a0accidentally, you can only contact your local dealer or official after-sales service to replace the lock\u00a0cylinder accessories.<\/p>

3. How to use the mechanical key of the Philips EasyKey?<\/h2>

First, you need to find the keyhole under the front escutcheon. After you have inserted the key into the keyhole, the mechanical key\u2019s handle and its key blade should be at 90\u00b0. Then rotating it in the direction of the door hinge.<\/p>

4. What should\u00a0we\u00a0do if\u00a0Philips\u00a0EasyKey\u00a0is out of power?<\/h2>

Generally, if the battery level is lower than 20%, a low battery level alert will be triggered to remind us to replace the battery in time. The smart door lock still can be normally used within a week after the low battery level alert has been triggered.<\/p>

If you forget to replace the battery and leave the smart lock in a power-off state,\u00a0then\u00a0the mechanical key will play an emergency unlocking role.\u00a0In addition, the Philips\u00a0EasyKey\u00a0also has a Micro USB power\u00a0supply\u00a0port, which can be\u00a0charged\u00a0up\u00a0by a\u00a0common\u00a0power bank\u00a0and unlocks the door. It\u2019s convenient to\u00a0solve the battery life problem of the\u00a0smart door\u00a0lock.<\/p>

In summary, although the mechanical key of the smart lock is not commonly used, it must be\u00a0equipped.\u00a0Moreover,\u00a0it is\u00a0better\u00a0to be placed in a\u00a0convenient place\u00a0other than\u00a0at\u00a0home, which is convenient to take\u00a0and\u00a0avoid violence\u00a0damaging, and enhance the service life of the smart lock\u00a0and user\u00a0experience.<\/p>

Philips EasyKey, combines the electric function and mechanical key for protecting your home safety in all respects.<\/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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