As an internationally renowned electrical appliance manufacturer, Panasonic’s smart locks have always enjoyed a good reputation. Among them, the 72 series is positioned at the high end, created by senior Japanese designers, and its value is quite minimalist. In terms of design ideas, all unnecessary elements are removed as far as possible, and the operation panel is hidden with a sliding cover. It looks simple and generous, and it also matches all kinds of doors. There are three colors (meteorite black, amber gold and diamond silver) to choose from. My house is a door with a relatively log color, so I chose amber gold to match it. Let’s take a look at it in combination with the real thing!
Product unpacking
Next, let’s take a look at unpacking. The packaging of this smart lock is quite scientific, "LET ME FEEL.
The declaration of "YOU" also implies that the main unlocking method should be semiconductor fingerprint recognition.
After opening, I was not disappointed, and the appearance was very simple, which not only looked good, but also had the purpose of energy saving and environmental protection.
First of all, this minimalist design allows us to get rid of the complicated mood and directly unlock the fingerprint; Secondly, the protective shell can also keep the password area from being exposed at ordinary times, which can not only save electricity, but also prolong the service life of the password panel (which is also the card swiping area); Third, in this way, the password area and the card reader are dormant at ordinary times, which can make the battery last longer and naturally save energy and protect the environment.
Moreover, the slider is very smooth, a little like the Japanese Sharp mobile phone. In appearance, it does not blindly follow the straight design of the traditional hand lock, but explores a more modern and scientific style.
In addition, Panasonic also supports fingerprints, passwords, credit cards, mechanical keys and other unlocking methods, as well as some high-level functions such as virtual password function, so that neighbors or friends are not afraid to see it. Let’s take a look at this later.
The handle is symmetrically designed, and the left and right are interchangeable and adjustable, so that everyone can choose according to their own door lock position and opening direction.
For example, now we are looking at the effect of the handle pointing to the right from the outside. We pull down the buckle inside this panel and then turn the handle 180.
You can easily switch the orientation of the handle, and the other side also has a buckle design, which is very stable.
In addition, this lock comes with four alarm functions, namely, low-voltage alarm, which can prompt us to replace the battery in time, and there is still about 200 times of electricity after the alarm starts, leaving plenty of room; No test alarm, keep someone guessing the password repeatedly; False lock alarm to prevent someone from unlocking with a false key; Lock alarm, as the name implies, is that if you want to pry the lock hard, you will naturally call the police. In addition, this smart lock adopts the anti-drilling structure of real mortise lock, which is relatively safer.
The lock core meets the C-class standard, and the safety is very good.
In terms of the texture of the whole lock, the working materials are very good. The front and rear panels are all designed with zinc alloy, and the hardness is much higher than that of the current cheap acrylic locks. The feeling of holding it in your hand is also very heavy enough.
All knobs and buttons feel very comfortable, and the damping is appropriate. The design of the fit seam does not have any feeling of being rough or stuck, and it feels like high-end goods.
Record of installation process
The installation process of this smart lock is relatively routine, which is nothing more than removing the old lock and installing the lock body.
According to the installation instructions, open holes in the appropriate position on the door, and cut out the corresponding position of the locking bolt on the door frame.
Adjust the relevant data and power cables, and install the lock cylinder.
Finally, install the front and rear panels, align and fix them, and install four No.5 batteries. The Panasonic battery that comes with it can be unlocked at least 3000 times. Basically, it only takes a few years to change the battery. The durability is still very good.
Finally, cover the battery cover and you’re done.
The whole installation process takes about one and a half hours. After installation, I have to say that the face value of this smart lock really doesn’t matter. Simple but not simple is this refreshing but still functional design.
Then, after a simple test, the switch is ok, and then look at the function of the anti-lock.
It is also very smooth, and the feel of this switch, just like the "Mercedes-Benz door closing sound" mentioned by a car player, does not need too much force, but shows a good sense of strength through the exquisite mechanical structure.
In addition, there is a very interesting design on the internal door handle, which is the "indoor handle" hidden in the internal test. Pulling outward can make the handle and the door lock in a disconnected state, which can not only play the role of a child lock to prevent children from opening the door and running out by themselves, but also avoid the old trick of some thieves pulling the internal handle to open the door by digging the cat’s eye, so it is still very practical.
User experience
Next, let’s take a look at the experience of this smart lock. What must be said first is this texture. When I get home after a busy day, it seems that I will feel better when I see such a delicate door lock.
Initialization setting
First of all, before we start using it, we need to initialize the configuration. Press the back icon in the lower left corner and "OK" in the lower right corner to enter the door lock management interface, then enter the administrator password (the default password is 123456), and then you can enter the unlocking information. This lock can input up to 509 groups of user data, including up to 9 administrators, up to 490 ordinary users, and the positions of 10 temporary users, which is very enough for daily use. In addition, in the unlocking mode, you can also choose a relatively simple single unlocking or a safer combination unlocking. I choose the default single unlocking. After entering the fingerprint and password information, you can start using it.
Fingerprint unlocking
The most practical and direct thing is fingerprint unlocking. Because the fingerprint identification module is on the handle, it can be done in one go, and it can be done in an instant by directly pressing, identifying, unlocking and pulling the handle. It is no longer so embarrassing to look for the key at the door with an empty stomach.
Password unlocking
Of course, password unlocking is also a good choice for visitors or elders who are not used to unlocking with fingerprints. And this lock also has a virtual password function, which means that it is OK to press the number casually before and after the real password, and it supports a total of 22 virtual passwords at most, which is quite enough.
Unlock by swiping the card
In addition, if you don’t like the inefficiency of password input, and you don’t want to record fingerprints or wear gloves, it’s not convenient to use fingerprints to unlock. You can also use the method of swiping the card to unlock, and the experience is similar to that of swiping the access card of the unit door, which is also very convenient.
Mechanical key unlocking
In addition, the most traditional mechanical key unlocking is naturally OK.
Emergency power supply description
In addition, don’t worry if the battery is completely exhausted, there is also a USB charging port on the outdoor panel, which can be used to power the smart lock for emergency.
Alarm function & open the door to record the query
In addition, the alarm functions of this lock have been discussed earlier, including low voltage alarm, no-test alarm, false lock alarm and lock-picking alarm. I tried the no-test alarm, and continuous input of the wrong password will activate the alarm of "illegal operation, the system is locked", and it will take three minutes to operate again to prevent people who don’t know the password from guessing hard. In addition, if the door is not closed properly, the door lock will also prompt. If the lock tongue pops up normally again, the alarm will be lifted. Finally, this lock can save up to 256 unlocking records, which is very enough if you need to inquire.
Summary & Purchase Suggestions
Generally speaking, Panasonic 72 series is still very good in terms of face value, function and experience. The minimalist design is very beautiful, and only the fingerprint identification module is exposed at ordinary times, which is straightforward to use. After the cover plate is opened, there is also password input (supporting virtual password function), and various unlocking methods such as swipe card and mechanical key can be selected, which is suitable for different users’ needs; Coupled with four alarm functions, C-class lock core, child lock, anti-lock module, lock opening record can be checked and so on, security is also guaranteed; The synthesis is still worth starting with. In addition, the seller also said that the networked products will be listed soon, and friends with networking needs can look forward to it.