eGeeTouch 4th GEN [2021]. Outdoor Smart Padlock, Weatherproof, Rugged Design for Commercial use, Bluetooth + NFC (12 Pack)

4-MONTHS UPDATE: This thing survived multiple storms and being hung outdoors for four months. That would give it an additional star rating. Unfortunately it loses a star because the description stating it'll last 7000 lock/unlock cycles on a full charge is a lie. It lasted from Sept 1st to Jan 2nd on a single in charge and I certainly didn't use it to 60 times a day.I dunno if I should blame Google for this one, but I thought this NFC & bluetooth padlock because the Google result said it's got a higher IP rating than it actually has. I wanted 67 but this is only 45. I just wanted something more waterproof is all.But here's the thing. This lock works pretty well. Now granted, I have to download an app and provide my email address and location permissions, which I'm not cool with, but this thing is only $60 so I can't really expect too much.Construction has a veneer of being solid and sturdy, but I'm certain if thrown through the ringer this would not be any more secure than a $5 padlock. The shackle itself is not a very secure design, though it appears it's not bypassed easily. (LPL may disagree but he's sort of a god.) But I digress.The reason you get this is because it's a smart lock. Bluetooth function works great if you wanna take the time to 1. Get your phone out 2. Open the app 3. Select the padlock 4. Turn on the padlock 5. Wait 6. Tap the "unlock" buttonbut for people on the go like me, that's just too many seconds! I rather like that all I have to do is 1. Grab the NFC fob 2. Turn on the padlock 3. Hold the fob in front of the padlockand that's just seconds, instead of nearly a minute.I'd like to give this thing a higher rating, but it just doesn't feel like it provides the same quality a Master Lock would.5 stars for the gimmick2 stars for the bluetooth implementation2 stars for the construction5 stars for the nfc implementation

Being a gadgety sort of fellow, I was anxious to try out this lock to secure the cable that I use to lock up my bike on trips "around town". The lock appears to be well constructed of sturdy materials that would at least give pause to the common thief. Besides allowing use of a phone-based app to control the lock (and log its use) it also has a Samsung Watch app (hooray! I am Samsung user not an Apple fan-boy) and the ability to use an (included) NFC token. Once the app is set up and the lock registered, it's a straightforward process to lock and unlock. You can customize lock behaviors like how long to wait before freezing the lock once it is unlocked. The lock log tracks time and location information (using your phone's GPS) about lock and unlock events. It seems though that the NFC mode and the phone app mode cannot easily co-exist. Once you select NFC mode in the phone app, you can only use the NFC token and you then do not log activity data. You can re-enable the phone app at any time and you can always use the NFC token when the phone is connected to the lock instead of the app. If you want to use the NFC independently you lose the logging data. The Samsung watch app is more restrictive than the NFC. You can only use it when the phone is connected to the lock and the watch connected to the phone. So the watch app will not work in the absence of your phone acting as an intermediary. This makes the watch app basically an alternate user interface to your phone app rather than a stand-alone control option. I would say the lock is indeed rugged and probably weatherproof (given its thick rubber outer case) and it has some cool features. Some additional tweaks to the watch app and the NFC interface to make them work independently and without additional steps would make the product superlative

eGeeTouch Outdoor Padlock 3rd Gen. I have only started using this over the last couple of weeks, so real world test is limited at this time. I purchased this for my shop so I could let my wife and son have access and also to allow my neighbor access as needed without a dozen keys floating around. Plus with no keyhole that is one less area. For rain, dirt and corrosion to interfere The lock itself feels well made but the software could be tweaked for a better product. Setting up the "Primary" NFC device is pretty straightforward, the challenges occur when allowing permissions to other devices. This is the where the most improvement could be made. Another item of note is that in order to use the NFC to unlock it, you have to first squeeze the lock together as if you were locking it. This powers the lock on or wakes it up and you can then unlock it. When unlocking with the NFC the lock doesn't fall freely but stays in place and takes intentional effort to physically unlock it. It's not difficult and I like this feature. I haven't tried this yet but it appears if you unlock with the NFC but don't physically unlock, the lock is still in place and will return to the locked mode. For instance you accidentally hit the unlock button putting your phone away or you use your NFC to unlock it then get side tracked, the lock is still in place and will re-engage after a set amount of time. The fob that came with the lock did not work out of the box, as I understood it would. It is possible it must be programmed as well. The instructions could be clearer, they have some specific and concise instructions but some items could be explained in better detail i.e. allowing permissions to other devices. If you plan to use it for convenience with a single device you probably won't have any issues at all. The directions do say to fully charge the lock prior to setup. A regular USB micro connection is provided for charging and has what appears to be a fairly durable and secure fitting position rubber weather covering. Since this piece will not be manipulated except during charging, it appears it may hold up over time. This is my initial review and should I find anything of significance in the near future or if there are no issues in the extended future I will return and update this review.eGeeTouch 3rd Gen review 02/07/2019

The product is a robust lock, well made, and the App is reasonably easy to set up and follow, although it took me a little bit of time to work out how to bring up the unlock button, and it takes some time to get past the initial picture on opening.

I wanted a lock to simplify access and share a digital key. Thought this was a good price range. The lock is solid although a little heavy feels secure. The shackle is pressed down to engage power which can be a little difficult if using a thick chain so design lacks a bit here. You press down on the shackle to power on and tap NFC token on to the lock and works well. OK now to the app. After another annoying privacy scrape login the app connects to the lock (eventually) and you can lock it via the screen and get data on the logs for when it was opened and closed and the GPS of this (I assume from your phone) However this is where the fun starts. I am using a Redmi Pro 9 with Android 10Walk up to the lock, press down the shackle and power on and stand there waiting for the app to see the lock. 3-4 tries later if you are lucky it sees the lock and you can unlock. Most times I give up and use the NFC. If you want to use this lock with only a phone you are braver than me I just don't trust it to open it reliably. When it works it works fine but it is so tiresome trying to get it to see the app. Tried it on a Motorola G6 with Android 8 similar experience. For now I will be just be using this as a NFC lock.Would I buy this again .. NO. Spend more money on a brand that tests more and produces an app that works reliably. Security is important but being able to open you lock for me is pretty basic.

農作業小屋の鍵として使って2か月。基本便利です♪大きなトラブルはありません。たまに反応しなくなるので、モバイルバッテリーでUSBに差して、動かすと反応します。小さなモバイルバッテリーは持っておいた方がいいです。

Purchased in June 21 to lock a shed. Just thought it was a great idea based on the sales description. Would save me having to find and use a key.Turned out it wasn't quite as easy as they made it sound. I got the idea that you just use your phone to unlock the locks, or your Apple Watch. In reality you have to wake the padlocks up by pressing a button, then return to your phone and open the app. Wait for the app to sync online, then wait again while it connects to the locks (something it often wouldn't do!), then once connected go to the locks on the app and click each lock to tell it to unlock. Another delay and then it should unlock.Repeat for the second lock. In reality it took longer!I never did get it to work with my watch so have no idea why they said it could.The second option was to use an NFC tag that I had on my keyring. So I still had to carry my keys around for this tag.All a bit of a gimmick really but I'd paid for them so might as well use them.But then one of the locks started to play up...locking and unlocking randomly, or not unlocking at all. The final straw for me was when the battery died and had to be powered by an external USB battery pack. Charged it and within a day or so was flat again. Over and over.I suspect it had water ingress, but it was rated for use outside so not good enough.And that seems to be the downside to these type of locks. A normal padlock will work come rain or shine. These electronic locks are very susceptible to water ingress which will destroy it, or cold temperatures which kill the batteries.Sent them back and got a full refund from Amazon.I've had a few bluetooth padlocks over the years. While I think this was one of the better ones it was still very poor when compared to a normal key operated lock. I'm actually a trading locksmith and very open minded to this new tech as one day it will probably be the norm. Manufacturers seem to create poor locks with buggy software and then bring it to market and hope for the best.

Das,Vorhängeschloss macht einen stabilen Eindruck, die Gummis stören, das war aber so beschrieben. Ich wollte es als NFC Schloss mit Tags nutzen, es ging mir um ein einfaches Handling.Dies ist leider nicht der Fall, man muss, um es perzu aktivieren, den Bügel 4 Sekunden drücken, damit es aktiviert ist. Dies geht schwer, weil dabei die Gummis zusammengegedrückt werden.Der Tag wird gelesen und das Schloss wird entriegelt. Es springt aber nicht auf sondern der muss mit Kraft herausgezogen werden.Dazu werden beide Hände benötigt.Das ist mir alles zu umständlich und zu langsam.Zusätzliche Tags müssen nicht von der Firma seinSie müssen nur nfc kompatibel sein.Sie können such nicht angelernt werden, sondernmüssen manuell eingetragen werden.Dazu muss man 4 Stellen des NFC Codes eintragen,Und zwar das 2. Und 3. Element im Code.Das steht aber nirgendwo und müssen man sozusagen selbst heraus finden.Das ist mir auch zu unsicher, warum nimmt man nicht den gesamten Code sondern nur 4 Stellen ?Da ich mich direkt entschlossen habe, es zurück zusenden, kann ich über den Akku nichts sagen.Für meine Anwendung eignet es sich nicht, ich möchte auch nicht mit Handy entsperren. sondern nur statt Schlüssel mit einen NFC Tag.