Today's level removes the latest smart lock activated for HomeKit, Touch Touch. Similar to the Level Bolt, which we reviewed earlier this summer, the Level Touch is designed to be unconscious due to a design that tries hard not to draw attention to itself.
As it is called, Level Touch is activated by touch, allowing users to lock their doors when leaving the house with a simple touch. The Touch level is available to buy now for $ 329, and except for a screwdriver, it comes with all the necessary installation hardware. Read on to learn more about the newest smart lock option to get on stage.
Although minimal in design, the Touch Level differs from the original Level Bolt in that it is a complete package that includes not only the innner and deadbolt locking mechanism, but also includes key locking and touch sensitive finger rotation. Thus, unlike its predecessor, which allowed you to reuse your existing key lock and thumb rotation, Level Touch offers a complete replacement for your existing deadbolt lock.
"Level Touch introduces a new generation of locks and connected home," said John Martin, co-founder and CEO of Level. "So far, smart home products have traded design for functionality and features, creating an imbalance in the natural tension between design and technology. We end this compromise with Level Touch, where the exterior is as strong, beautiful and precise as the interior. Level Touch was created for people who want to make their home a home that values design and technology equally. "
Available in satin chrome, satin nickel, polished brass and even a matte black color option, there is a touch level available that will fit perfectly with your existing door hardware. Otherwise, Level Touch is made of stainless steel, and Level notices that the gearbox locks and unlocks in the most difficult conditions.
Like the level Bolt, this model is also powered by a cleverly hidden CR2 battery, located inside the dead block. The battery should ensure that the electricity is blocked for at least one year.
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One of my key concerns during my initial review of the Bolt level revolved around security and sustainability. Like Bolt, the Touch level is represented by the AAA certification of hardware manufacturers Hardware Builders (BHMA), which means that it obtains the highest qualification in the three categories of security, durability and finishing.
Level Touch uses Bluetooth LE to automatically unlock your door when you enter the home door. And if you don't happen to have your phone on you, homeowners can take advantage of discrete NFC-enabled keypad books to unlock them.
As for closing the door, there is the aspect of touching. Users can simply use their finger to touch the lock with one finger to lock the door on leaving the house or to rely on the time-activated lock.
Of course, there is also the Level app for locking and unlocking the door, adjusting settings and inviting guests to use the phone as a key. However, I much prefer to use HomeKit, which this lock can take advantage of without any additional hubs. As long as you have a HomeKit hub (Apple TV, HomePod, or iPad), you're ready to start unlocking your door using Home apps and Siri commands on all of your eligible Apple devices.
As with the Level Bolt, the installation is a piece of cake and only requires a screwdriver to do it. We plan to install Level Bolt soon and will be watching a hands-on video review in the near future.
In the meantime, you can order Level Touch starting today for $ 329 on Level.co. What do you think about Level Touch? Would you consider it in connection with some of the competing smart locks available today? Call below in the comments with your thoughts.
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