Preamble:
The development of smart locks can be said to be very mature, and the crazy involution of manufacturers allows users to choose more and more high-quality products, and the product performance is getting stronger and stronger. The unlocking speed, unlocking method, and door lock security related to the core experience have been greatly improved, and it can be said that there is not much room for involution. Ergou found that the manufacturers of smart locks have recently opened up a new direction of involution: integrating smart cat's eyes into smart locks. The addition of smart cat's eye makes the integration of products higher, and at the same time, it also adds a lot of convenience to life and ensures a safer home life.
In the end, what is the experience of this kind of product?Which one of these products is more suitable for you?Ergou chose three popular models on the market for horizontal evaluation,They are360Smart Door LockV30 Pro、Huawei Smart Door LockProAnd Xiaomi Smart Door LockM20Large Screen Cat's Eye Edition,Recently, there are friends who want to start with cat's eye smart locks, you can focus on it。
Appearance and design comparison:
The exterior door of the 360 smart lock adopts an integrated glass panel design with a black aluminum alloy shell, taking into account both appearance and durability. The overall design is simple and atmospheric, and it can be easily matched with various home styles. The structure of the outer door lock surface from top to bottom is the binocular main camera, fingerprint recognition area, password + NFC area, doorbell area, physical key cover plate + charging port and secondary camera. The design of the main and secondary dual camera groups is a very interesting highlight, which can effectively increase the viewing angle range.
The design style of the 360 inner door lock surface is the same as that of the outer door, and the structure from top to bottom is a dual-camera display, a mechanical handle, a mechanical anti-lock knob and an electronic switch lock. The 4-inch color display can be used to display the front door and the bottom of the door in real time. The mechanical handle experience is close to that of traditional door locks, which is easier to adapt to, and there is basically no threshold for the elderly and children to get started.
Huawei also uses a black shell design, and a large number of aluminum alloys are used in the material, taking into account both aesthetics and durability. Slightly different from the design of the 360, the top of the lock surface of the Huawei outer door adopts a beveled transition design, which is highly recognizable. The weight of the whole lock body is not light, giving people a solid and stable feeling. The structure of the outer door lock surface from top to bottom is camera, fingerprint recognition area (inside the door lock handle), doorbell area, password + NFC area and physical key cover + charging port.
Huawei's inner door lock surface adopts a similar design to the outer door lock surface, and you can also see the recognizable inclined plane transition design. From top to bottom, the inner door lock surface structure is the display screen, the electronic anti-lock key and the emergency unlocking knob. Huawei's inner door lock surface function is less than 360, but the function is basically enough.
Let's take a look at Xiaomi's design, in general, Xiaomi's style is relatively close to 360. The integrated black glass cover design has a very good texture. Xiaomi's outer door lock surface is thicker, and you can easily see the gray aluminum alloy panel with matte technology, taking into account durability and texture performance. The structure of the outer door lock surface from top to bottom is camera (including face recognition system), doorbell area, password + NFC area, fingerprint recognition area, physical key cover + charging port (supporting wireless emergency power supply).
The lock surface of the inner door of Xiaomi is also designed with a black glass cover, and the appearance is really high. From top to bottom, the inner door lock surface structure is the display screen, emergency unlocking knob and child lock. The automatic locking design adopted by Xiaomi, and there is no anti-lock operation button design on the lock surface of the inner door.
In terms of fingerprint recognition, these three products have slightly different designs. The 360 door lock handle is through the left and right, and the fingerprint is designed on the front of the outer door lock surface, which can realize the quick identification of the left and right hands, and I personally think that it is the best solution for the fingerprint experience design among the three products. Huawei and both use the non-left and right through handle design, which is logically more friendly to small partners who are used to the right hand. Huawei's fingerprint recognition design is on the inside of the handle, and the door opening and recognition can basically be completed at the same time, which is a more comfortable experience. Xiaomi's world is on the front of the lock surface of the outer door, and you need to identify your fingerprint before opening the door, and the process will be a little more complicated.
Face Recognition Comparison:
The binocular face recognition technology used in 360 face recognition collects face data through the camera and supports bionic portrait recognition. The 360 is equipped with a 5.8G microwave radar, which can achieve 24-hour real-time sensing, and can quickly complete the recognition in 1 second by detecting the image within 1 meter in front of the door and comparing and recognizing. The 360 door lock supports liveness detection, and photos, masks, and other things don't want to pass face recognition to ensure the safety of daily use. In general, the accuracy and efficiency of recognition are still very good, and there is no need to worry about the inaccuracy of face recognition after changing shapes. Scenes such as daily makeup and wearing hats can be easily identified, and the recognition performance is excellent.
In low-light scenes such as at night, 360 can also maintain stable and fast recognition, and in general, the face recognition experience is still very good. In addition, 360 also supports 0~20° side face recognition, which can be easily recognized without facing the door lock.
Huawei uses AI 3D face recognition, which improves the speed and accuracy of face recognition through AI support, and the more unlocked the subsequent recognition experience, the better. At the same time, it supports 45° inner face recognition and 1.2-2M height coverage, and is equipped with 3D deep sense liveness detection algorithm, which is more secure. Huawei's face recognition is also excellent, and all kinds of different outfits and accessories can be easily recognized.
Huawei's nighttime recognition is also fast and accurate, and the recognition experience is excellent.
Xiaomi smart door lockM20Large screen cat's eye version does not support face recognition,The same type of Xiaomi smart door lockM20 Pro supports face recognition,But Xiaomi smart door lockM20 ProThe price is almost expensive1K,In terms of cost performance, it is really not cost-effective to have one more face recognition。 Xiaomi Smart Door Lock M20 Large Screen Cat's Eye Edition is still recommended to use fingerprint unlocking every day, which is the most convenient.
In general, 360 and Huawei's face recognition is still convenient and fast, no matter day or night, or casual makeup, it can be more accurate and quickly recognized. Xiaomi's one doesn't support face recognition, so I won't compare it separately.
Comparison of peephole and monitoring function:
The cat's eye function of 360 is relatively powerful, after all, it is the design of the main and auxiliary cameras, which can realize real-time monitoring of 120° in front of the door and 170° under the door. A better viewing experience is achieved by using a different field of view, which simply means that more outdoor scenes can be observed.
360The 1080P resolution is still relatively sufficient, and the effect in low light can also be said to be basically sufficient. Female users who live alone can communicate with people outside by observing the cat's eye, and can also use the voice changing function to communicate with people outside, and it is more reassuring to receive takeaways or something. The system will also monitor the people staying at the door, and make video recordings and APP pushes. Even if no one in the home has a safety hazard, you can always know about it and take precautions accordingly.
When a friend visits the house and there is no one, 360 can also support remote unlocking, reducing the waiting time of the little friend. After the owner confirms his identity through remote monitoring, he can send remote instructions to realize remote unlocking, which is a more practical functional design.
Huawei's single-camera design supports a 150° viewing range in front of the door, and the resolution is also 1080P. The actual experience clarity is still relatively good, and you can easily see the outside through the display screen of the inner door lock. Women who live alone, children and the elderly can easily prevent all kinds of dangers, and the practicality of smart cat's eyes is still very strong.
Huawei can also understand the situation outside the door through the inner door display and mobile phone, and at the same time support remote visual dialogue. In the event of an abnormal stay of outdoor personnel, video capture and warning push will also be carried out, which is convenient for users to understand the situation outside the home in real time.
Xiaomi's 180° wide-angle camera has a relatively wider monitoring range than Huawei. In terms of resolution, it has also come to a higher 2K, but the improvement is relatively limited compared to 1080P. In terms of actual experience, the cat's eye and monitoring performance are relatively good, and it can easily monitor and prevent all kinds of outdoor risks.
Xiaomi can easily view the outdoor situation through the inner door lock display, the monitoring range is relatively wide, and it also supports remote video intercom and voice changing functions, which is more convenient for daily use. In addition, one-time password operation can also be realized in video scenarios, which is still very practical. At the same time, if someone is abnormally staying outside, it will also capture and remotely alarm to ensure that potential home safety hazards can be eliminated at any time.
As far as cat's eye and monitoring are concerned, the basic monitoring and alarm are all supported. However, both 360 and Xiaomi support the voice changing function, which is more friendly to female users who live alone. In addition, 360 also supports remote unlocking and dual camera functions, which will be better in terms of practicality.
Comparison of door opening methods:
The three products support more ways to open the door, which will be more convenient for users to use in daily life. In particular, the support of NFC cards and face recognition is indeed a lot more convenient.
To sum up, the core and universal fingerprint, NFC card, password and physical key are all supported. Among the important face recognition methods, in addition to Xiaomi, 360 and Huawei are all supported. In terms of some other unconventional unlocking methods, the support of the three products is different. In general, 360 and Huawei's will be more convenient, and it is a pity that Xiaomi lacks the commonly used face recognition.
Battery System Comparison:
The 360 comes with a 5000 mAh removable high-capacity battery, which can be charged via the USB-C port, and it takes 6 hours to fully charge. In the event that the door lock is temporarily powerless, in addition to using the physical key to open the door, you can use the USB-C port at the bottom of the front of the door lock to temporarily replenish the power through the power bank.
Huawei uses a dual-battery system of lithium battery + dry battery. The lithium battery is an 8800 mAh removable large-capacity battery, which can be charged through the USB-C port, which takes 7 hours to fully charge and lasts about 4-6 months. The dry battery is a battery pack composed of 4 No. 5 batteries, and the dual battery system has more advantages in stability. In the event that the door lock is temporarily out of power, Huawei can also use the USB-C port at the bottom of the front of the door lock to temporarily replenish the power through the power bank, or use wireless reverse charging to replenish the power. Of course, it is also possible to temporarily open the door with a conventional physical key.
Xiaomi also uses a lithium battery + dry battery dual battery system, the lithium battery is a 5000 mAh removable large-capacity battery, charged through the USB-C port, which can provide 4 months of power supply for the camera and WIFI module. The dry battery is a battery pack composed of 8 No. 5 batteries, which is mainly responsible for powering the door lock, and can support up to 12 months of battery life. In the case that the door lock is temporarily powerless, Xiaomi can use the power bank to provide USB-C charging or a physical key to open the door.
The power supply design of the three models is different, but the battery life is not bad, and there is no need to replace the battery frequently. In terms of door lock power replenishment, all three support UBS-C charging, which is a more convenient solution. Huawei also supports reverse wireless charging, which is more convenient in some scenarios.
Comparison of lock body design:
The C-level cylinder used in the three locks is still relatively guaranteed in terms of security, but the design of the deadbolt is different. The inductive deadbolt design adopted by Xiaomi and Huawei, the door lock is not properly locked, and the system will give an alarm prompt, which has a high degree of intelligence. The 360 is designed with a physical latch deadbolt design, which can only be manually controlled from the room, and manual control often brings more security. There are no obvious advantages and disadvantages between the induction deadbolt and the physical door latch deadbolt, and the main thing is to see if it is suitable for you. In addition, both Huawei and 360 have adopted an anti-insertion card deadbolt design, which can reduce the occurrence of card unlocking, and the security of the door lock is more guaranteed.
Other comparisons:
Coercion Fingerprint:
All three products support the coercion fingerprint function, which is called the "coercion password" through a special fingerprint. If you use this finger to unlock the lock, the system will send an alarm to others on the mobile phone, which is more practical for women living alone, the elderly, children and other groups, which can further improve the safety of the family.
Warranty & After-sales:
All three products support free installation for the first time, free door-to-door after-sales for three years, and even support rapid response to emergencies. The big factories are still relatively in place in terms of after-sales and quality assurance, and the summary is reliable.
Data Localization & Cloud Storage:
The identity information of these three door locks is stored locally, and the user's personal information will not be uploaded to the server, and the security and privacy can be well guaranteed.
At present, all three of the monitoring data are designed with cloud storage, and all of them support circular storage for a certain period of time. 360 and Xiaomi support 3 days of free circular cloud storage, while Huawei supports 7 days of free cloud storage. If you don't have a lot of people at home for a long time, the free cloud storage time setting is also enough.
Parameter comparison:
From the point of view of parameters and performance, Xiaomi lacks core face recognition, and the functional gap between the three in other configurations is not large, basically similar. However, the difference in price is relatively large,Huawei's price is as high as3K,Xiaomi and 360The price is within 2K,Overall, the 360 with all the functions is more cost-effective。
Experience Summary:
The comparison of the three products is generally very satisfying, and now the product maturity of smart locks can be said to be very high. Whether it is the user experience or the functional design, it can be said that it has done a very good job so far. However, the three products still have their own characteristics, and Ergou briefly summarizes them.
The 360 has the lowest price, but the functional configuration is also readily available, and there is no obvious difference in the actual experience, so it can be said that it is a proper high-quality choice. Main and auxiliary cameras, through-type door handles, face recognition, cat's eye and surveillance, multiple door opening methods, dual camera module design, etc. In terms of actual experience, there is nothing to say, but this can be said to be an excellent choice considering the cost performance.
Huawei's experience is also relatively good, especially with its own HarmonyOS ecosystem and terminal unlocking, there will be more bonuses in the use experience. Functionally, it is equipped with dual battery system, face recognition, cat's eye and monitoring, multiple door opening methods, and a 3.97-inch screen. The performance is excellent in all aspects, but the price of about 3K is a little hot.
If you are a rice fan or a whole-house smart home player, Xiaomi is very suitable. After all, while the functions are comprehensive, it can also achieve more linkage gameplay, and the pricing is also reasonable. The core of the smart door lock is equipped with a dual battery system, cat's eye and monitoring, a variety of door opening methods, a 3.97-inch screen, remote call and early warning, 180° wide angle + 2K camera, etc., which are basically the standard configuration of smart door locks.
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