I still remember that when I started the first smart lock two years ago, I chose Deschman. I have been very stable for two years, and I have left a good impression on my family, whether it is unlocking recognition or battery life. However, these two years can be said to be a period of rapid development of smart locks, with rapid development of brands, unlocking methods and products. Therefore, I have recently considered updating my smart locks at home. This time, I still consider returning to Deshmann, and the model I chose is the latest Q3M, but this time I plan to share it differently.
In fact, smart locks are not as high as before, which is due to the benefits brought by different brands and technology decentralization. This is thanks to the efforts made by all smart lock manufacturers behind the scenes. But in the dazzling smart lock market, no matter the brand or the product, the price is from low to high. How to choose? Let’s share with you the experience of purchasing smart locks in recent years.
Product: details determine success or failure.
In fact, in the past two years, whether buying smart locks for friends or relatives, Wood has seen quite a few kinds of smart locks. In fact, the technology of smart locks itself is not too difficult, as long as there is a strong fingerprint identification solution. However, in the details, I personally feel that the trade union of large factories has better protection. Take the Deshmann Q3M as an example, the details make me feel that it is done in place.
On the whole, the appearance of Deshiman Q3M lock body adopts a black lock body design, and with the polishing of metal material and frosting process, it is not easy to turn the fingerprint lock into a fingerprint collector, and the edge part has been carefully polished without burr, so the overall quality sense is there.
At first, I thought that Deschman Q3M used fingerprint+face recognition design, but the camera on the front handle was not used for recognition. The whole camera module includes a camera and two infrared sensors. With the wireless connection and the linkage design of APP, visitors can be seen clearly without the cat’s eye at ordinary times, which laid the foundation for home safety.
The digital keyboard of the Dschmann Q3M fingerprint lock is well hidden. At first glance, there is no position of the digital keyboard on the whole front, but it will only be seen after the power is turned on because of the consideration of workmanship and design. The digital keyboard is not as obvious as other smart locks, which also improves the security to some extent.
The special design of Deshiman Q3M also lies in the hidden design of fingerprint identification. Unlike most fingerprint identification locks on the market, its front panel only has digital buttons, and a whole piece of metal panel can be described as excellent in both face value and overall feeling. You may need to get used to it for the first time, but after a few days of use, I personally think that this design is both hidden and can ensure the cleanliness of the fingerprint reader panel to a certain extent, which can kill two birds with one stone.
In addition, in the previous news, it was also reported that the fingerprint lock can be opened in seconds with Tesla coil, but there is no need to worry about this on Deshiman Q3M. First of all, the fingerprint reader will continue to learn the fingerprint of each user and expand its internal fingerprint data by unlocking it every day. Secondly, Mijia security chip is adopted, each smart lock is unique, and the safety factor is quite high.
Although it is a smart lock, the Deschman Q3M still retains the traditional keyhole. This time, its design is not at the bottom, which is relatively troublesome to use, but at the front. The keyhole is also specially equipped with magnetic attraction and rubber fixation, which is relatively simple to use.
The mechanical key is a folding design. After all, compared with the traditional lock body, the lock body of Deshmann Q3M is deeper, which can better use the traditional key to open the door. There are also two as standard. Here’s a key point: Never leave it at home.
If fingerprint unlocking+twist handle unlocking is the first generation, and fingerprint identification+automatic unlocking is the second generation, that person thinks that Deschman Q3M is a 2.5-generation smart lock, which supports manual unlocking+automatic unlocking. The automatic switch lock on the back has a physical button design, which can complete the functions of unlocking and locking directly with the button. The anti-lock is still a manual design, which I like personally. Manual locking eliminates the embarrassment of cat’s eye unlocking.
The traditional twist handle is the same as the general fingerprint lock. With the design of automatic lock, everyone can choose according to their own needs. I’ve learned before that it’s actually a problem that the motor of automatic lock drives the hook between heaven and earth, but the motor of Deshmann Q3M is sure to drive the hook between heaven and earth, which is good.
Smart locks need batteries. Compared with the traditional No.5 and No.7 batteries, Deschman Q3M directly designed two lithium batteries this time. Compared with the traditional Ni-MH batteries, its endurance and stability will be longer. One of them is designed for unlocking the lock body, and the other is for the power supply arrangement of the camera.
Moreover, the modular lithium battery also has a more convenient experience in installation. At present, the actual experience shows that the battery life of Ni-MH battery can be about one year, and the battery life will be longer. Just at present, I don’t know the price of individual accessories, but the life of lithium battery is much longer than that of Ni-MH battery. When it needs to be replaced, I may consider replacing a new lock.
Because there is no charging base, external power supply is needed to charge the Deshmann Q3M, and the design of Mirco-USB is also common, because no one should design a separate power interface near the gate, so it is better to use a mobile power supply to charge. It would be better if you can support Type-C and add fast charging, but it’s been a month or so now, and it’s far from time to charge.
The replacement of smart locks is a complete set (lock body, lock core and handle). Because the locks at home are equipped with heaven and earth hooks, we have already communicated with the store about the relevant dimensions, heaven and earth hooks and other relevant information when purchasing. The lock core of Deshiman Q3M belongs to class C locks, and the safety level is quite high, and each lock is equivalent to a customized product, so pre-sales communication is very important.
Service: franchise store PK temporary workers, who is stronger?
As mentioned earlier, my first smart lock was Deschman. At that time, the customer service contacted the local installation master to install it, and the process was quite smooth. However, this time, the installation of Deshmann Q3M has been substantially improved. In recent years, when other manufacturers are still installing in the traditional way (buyers place orders and sellers deliver goods and contact local installation masters), and because Deschman started as an early brand in the whole smart lock industry, more and more local franchisees have become the main force of its installation, the installation experience is fundamentally different.
Although they are all smart locks, their lock bodies and installation methods are different. Most smart locks have their own apps, and they need to be connected to the lock body first when activating the lock body, which is actually challenging for the installation level of the installation master. Before, the lock body could not be connected to the APP, and the master was unable to complete the installation, even the lock body itself had problems, but the master didn’t understand that it still took hours to install, which was not good news for the user’s installation experience or the long-term use after the smart lock.
This time, just after I got the lock, the local customer service of Deschmann added my WeChat (only personal information is mentioned here, and the franchise stores of Deschmann should continue to expand at present). After arranging the time, personnel and lock body confirmation, the master went to the door directly, because he was a franchisee of Deschmann, or he knew enough about Deschmann’s smart lock, and the master completed the installation of the lock body in almost an hour, and the whole process was quite smooth.
It is worth mentioning that Deschman Q3M can be regarded as a semi-automatic and full-automatic intelligent lock, which can be unlocked manually and electrically, and it can be easily controlled even with an old door with a hook between heaven and earth. However, after the actual test, the master found that the original hook was corroded and stuck, so he dismantled and backfilled it for the convenience of use, which he considered carefully.
March-June in the south is rainy and southerly, and my third-tier town is in this wet state, especially in early summer. This time, I also saw that because the traditional mechanical lock does not have a corresponding rubber seal, the internal corrosion is obvious, and the installation of the master is relatively troublesome, because the corroded part needs to be re-punched and fixed.
Both the inner and outer door handles of Deshiman Q3M are designed with rubber sealing rings. This time, the master also specially carried out derusting work, and the connecting wire was changed from the previous heat shrinkable tube to the current fiber tube, which showed better corrosion resistance and communication performance. There is no need to worry about being rusted by the rainy season in the future.
Comparing the pictures before and after installation, the locks provided by the developer are really a lot of fall in price under the comparison of Deshiman Q3M, but the smart locks can not only improve your appearance, but also make you feel better without keys.
Experience the gap, the APP will pass at one point.
As mentioned earlier, Deshiman is a leader in the smart lock industry, which is not only reflected in its workmanship and installation experience. Xiaodi is the standard of Deshiman, and it is relatively easy to use at ordinary times. Moreover, through the software, users can quickly set fingerprints, check the door opening situation, set temporary passwords and even directly share the door opening key with friends, and directly open the door, so the space problem is not too much to say here. The actual experience should be familiar to old users, and it is not difficult for new users to get started.
This time, the Deschman Q3M is not equipped with face recognition, but the camera is reserved for video recording and remote unlocking, which is not available in the smart lock before. Through this smart infrared camera, the face of the visitor can be directly seen, even at night, and it can be easily taken down, and it can also directly talk to the visitor in real time. Usually, it is easier to communicate with the takeaway or courier delivery. Of course, if there are criminals coming, Xiaodi APP can also give a one-button alarm.
Personally, I usually worry about whether the door lock is locked when I go out, and I always suspect that I am not locked when I go out on business. However, there are two things that I think are more intimate. The first is that I can lock it directly outside the door with voice prompts, which is more friendly for people like me who are in a hurry to go out every day. The second is that it also comes with the function of doorbell. Before I checked in, I was also very confused about how to set the doorbell. Of course, there are many wireless doorbells available on the market, but the Deshman Q3M fingerprint lock is integrated and quite convenient.
In addition, it should be mentioned that there are quite a number of unlocking methods for Deshiman Q3M fingerprint lock. In addition to fingerprints, APP, digital passwords and temporary passwords, it also supports Bluetooth unlocking, which can be used after pairing. This is more suitable for the elderly and children at home. If necessary, it can be purchased separately. At present, there seems to be a delivery activity, so please consult the merchants for details.
summary
In recent years, with the continuous entry of smart devices into our lives, the outbreak of smart locks is the most direct one, but the rise of the market has also made different manufacturers see this blue ocean. In fact, as consumers, we also have a lot of doubts. Which smart lock is the best choice for me?
Personally, I want to borrow a summary of previous digital products: the one with the highest price within my tolerance. Indeed, there are so many smart locks now, even ranging from hundreds to thousands. The eternal golden sentence of digital products is: Don’t believe that the pie falls from the sky, and according to the smart locks started in recent years, the products made by big manufacturers, comfortable after-sales and more quality installation process, coupled with reliable security, this is the smart lock you want. What do you think? Thank you for reading, and I wish you all a happy life without a key as soon as possible.