With the development of science and technology, many families now use a variety of intelligent hardware, such as smart light bulbs, smart air conditioners, and smart door locks. The Duoling P8 smart door lock I got today can not only use passwords and fingerprints to unlock, but also use voice to open the door. Because it is connected to Apple's HomeKit, it can be perfectly matched with iPhones and iPads.
In addition, Duoling P8 is also the first door lock product to access Apple's HomeKit. It has been certified by MFi and can be found on Apple's official website. HomeKit, as Apple's Internet of Things grand move in the past two years, naturally we are also very interested in it. In Beijing, HomeKit also has a physical experience store. We（ Official number: Love to play computer games ）I also went to experience the HomeKit product of Duoling P8. How did it behave?
Packaging and appearance
The packaging style of Duoling P8 is not like a door lock at all, but more like a digital product packaging. The color matching of pure white is somewhat similar to that of iPhone. In fact, this is critical, because most consumers may have some resistance to traditional smart door locks, because usually those door locks are packaged with some kraft paper, which looks like something bought from the construction site. The Duoling P8 is different from other similar products in terms of packaging, which is good.
In the same way, Jony Ive, Apple's current chief design officer, tried it that year. That is, a small handle was equipped on a Mac to enhance the intimacy with people, so that people no longer fear computers and are more willing to buy and use them.
（ The packaging box is very powerful and feels very comfortable, and the way to open the outer packaging is no different from that of iPhone ）
（ Logo of Apple HomeKit ）
（ It is like a smart phone's packaging box, very exquisite ）
The Doreen P8 we got is silver（ Officially known as "No taboo silver" ）The appearance design of is still very high-end. After all, the products that can pass MFi certification are basically good in appearance.
Its display screen is made of OLED material. The square fingerprint identification area is quite large, and the tilt angle is also very ergonomic. The fingers are very comfortable. The display screen and fingerprint identification area are protected by a sliding cover to prevent dirt and other things.
In terms of appearance, Duoling P8 is very in line with the aesthetic taste of the author's fruit powder. If you install it on the door of your home, you can distinguish it from other traditional door locks at a glance. It is more fashionable, more beautiful, and more scientific. Most importantly, it has more functions and is safer, which makes it easier to use.
"Open" door mode
Perhaps most people's impression of the door handle is still "long strip downward", and the design of Duoling P8 is very interesting, because it is completely different from the traditional "door handle". It can complete the opening action with a simple "pull" or "push". Users can set the opening mode of the two "door handles" by themselves, "push", "pull" or "push" Can be opened.
After several times of use, the author found that it was really comfortable to open the door like this, and after using it, he could hardly go back.
intelligence
Since it is an intelligent product, of course, there is no lack of intelligence. As mentioned above, the Duoling P8 has been connected to Apple HomeKit, making its connection and usage very simple. More importantly, it has derived many important and practical functions from it.
（ The connection mode is extremely simple, just scan the numbers on the instruction manual ）
It is very easy to connect with the "home" application. You only need to scan/input the numbers in the manual to complete the connection. After the connection, every time someone opens the door lock, the phone will receive a notification message. But what's even better is that I can use Siri to open the door lock, which is also very simple. After setting Siri on the iPhone, I can directly say "Hey Siri, open the door lock" to the phone to complete the door opening action. The first use will feel very dark technology, and the most important thing is: it is really convenient.
（ After unlocking, the phone will receive a message push, and will not miss any opening ）
In my opinion, this function is the biggest highlight of Duoling P8, perhaps not one of them. Just imagine that when you hold many things in your hand and can't touch the door lock to input password or fingerprint, you just need to shout: "Hey Siri, unlock the door". You can push the door handle with your arm or body without even taking out the iPhone, and the door will open. How convenient it is.
（ Siri unlock ）
（ Siri locks the door ）
Of course, there are many advantages to accessing HomeKit, one of which is the ability to interact with other intelligent devices that support HomeKit and realize remote control. If you want to use remote control, you need to set up a "hub" at home, and you can take an iPad to play this role. The setting method is also very simple. As long as your iPad device system version is 10.1 or above, connect to the power supply and connect to the WiFi at home, it can act as the "hub".
With the "hub", it is possible to remotely control the Duoling P8 door lock. For example, when relatives come to visit, there is no one at home. Users can take out their mobile phones in their pockets anywhere, without even opening the app, just say: Hey Siri， Open the door lock, the end。
In addition, users can set an automation scenario in the "Home" App and link it with other products that support HomeKit, such as when they get home: the door lock is opened, the air conditioner starts heating, the living room lights are lit, and other continuous operations.
（ This is Dorlink DL application, which can realize more functions and view the door lock history ）
In Dorlink DL App, Dorlink can receive real-time alarm push, such as anti pry alarm, false close alarm and low battery alarm light information（ Some information is also displayed in the "Family" App ）If the door is not fully closed, the door lock will give an "annoying" alarm sound to ensure the safety of users. In addition, you can also query the record of opening and closing the door.
experience
In addition to using voice to open the door, Dorring P8 also supports fingerprint App、 The password, key and IC card can open the door in many ways. It is believed that fingerprint and password are most commonly used by people.
Fingerprint: Duoling P8 can record a total of 200 fingerprints（ !!! ）In terms of speed, it is very fast. It can be unlocked in about 0.2 seconds - 0.5 seconds. It uses FPC semiconductor fingerprint identification technology, and each time you use the fingerprint, you can learn to increase the recognition rate.
password: It is believed that many people encounter this situation. When they need to enter a password, someone is watching（ Whether intentionally or unintentionally ）At this time, it is very embarrassing. The virtual password on Duoling P8 can solve this problem very well.
The so-called virtual password is input Real password Before and after, you can enter a number at will. As long as the correct password is entered in the middle, you can unlock it. In this way, you don't need to worry about other people peeping, because even if you peep, you can't start.
Of course, Duoling P8 has a variety of unlocking methods and rich postures. For example, if a guest comes but the host is away, you can use App or Siri to remotely unlock the door. In addition, users can add temporary fingerprints to guests, and can use fingerprints to unlock within a certain time. Once the time limit is reached, fingerprints will become invalid, so there is no need to worry.
More Actions
In addition to unlocking, Duoling P8 can also achieve a variety of operations. For example, the author likes the "anti cat eye opening" function very much. When the anti cat eye button is opened, the inner door handle will lock and cannot be pushed. As a result, thieves will not be able to hook and lock the door through the cat eye, which is safer. It is recommended to use this function when they are alone at home or when there is no one at home.
（ After sliding to "red", the door handle cannot be pushed to prevent the thief from using the cat's eye to hook the lock ）
And even after the locking, the inner door handle only needs a push/pull action to open the door. Usually, it doesn't take time to unlock the door. This convenient little operation also generates another very practical scenario, that is, in case of emergency（ E.g. fire ）You don't have to hurry to unlock the door. You can open the door with a gentle push. It's worth praising.
What HomeKit means
Why does an intelligent door lock need to pass MFi authentication and access HomeKit? Because Apple's device has a built-in encryption chip, all data will be stored on the user's iOS device, which is more secure and stable, will not lead to data leakage, and can be used safely.
Secondly, Apple's "home" app has a consistent easy to use style, which is very convenient for both connection and use. All settings can be completed in a few steps, basically without any difficulty in getting started. After accessing HomeKit, you can achieve linkage with other devices, remote control, and create various scenarios and commands by yourself. As mentioned above, you can achieve most operations in one app, which is a good news for users who do not like to install too many apps in their iPhones（ As the author ）In addition, it can also be controlled through iPad, Apple Watch and other devices, which is very convenient. After iOS 10.1, the device has its own "home" app, or users can download it through the App Store.
summary
It can be said that the Duoling P8 smart door lock performs very well in terms of appearance, use experience and function. The door opening experience brought by it makes the author feel very happy. Without the shackles of the key, I just need to take an iPhone when going out, and don't worry about the loss of the key any more.
In addition, being able to access HomeKit has also made the author, a veteran fruit fan, very satisfied. I can control Doring P8 and other smart products that support HomeKit with only one "home" app. Without the previous experience of "using one smart device to get the next app", it is much easier to "light".
What's more, Siri can be used to open the door with sound. What products can do that in the market? To sum up, Duoling P8 can be said to be very worth buying. Although the price will certainly be a little expensive, this kind of product will generally be used for a long, long time, because of its use experience, security and versatility, there is no need to worry about the money.
Although we are the first to experience this product, the Duoling P8 will soon be available in various retail channels, including Apple's flagship stores, and then you can better understand and buy this product through Apple's official website and other places.
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