As the saying goes that good-looking skins are the same, the soul of the fun is one of the best. As smart locks are designed to ensure the security of your family and property, you need to pay more careful attention to making a purchase decision. Convenience, intelligence, and appearance are the things that you need to take into account in purchasing. Apart from these, product quality, stability, and security are also the things you can't ignore. As a global and diversified healthcare technology company with a long history, Philips has continuously improved on smart locks series and accessories based on users’ needs since it has set foot in the smart door lock field in 2017. It insists on providing customers with comprehensive pre-sales, in-sales, and after-sales service along with a safe and comfortable life. The newly launched Philips smart lock DDL702E has attracted plenty of attention since it features a Wi-Fi connection, stylish design and real-time monitoring, etc. Anyway, you may curious about the advantage of Philips DDL702E and its user experience. In this article, a team from "Door Lock World" will conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on its design, security, stability, convenience, intelligence as well as user experience.
1. Unboxing: the design of packaging highlights the Philips brand
When the team saw the packaging of DDL702E, the first thought that comes to their mind is that, unlike other brands that put all features to the packaging, the packaging of DDL702E is quite simple without any redundant design and content, which makes the Philips brand can be easily recognized. When viewing the package of DDL702E, you can see that there is not too much information shown on the packaging in addition to such basic information as brand logo, slogan, rendering, manufacturer information, etc.
After unboxing, the first thing you can see is the drilling template, an indispensable thing for installers. They can mark the place that needs to be drilled using this drilling template. Below the drilling template are the user manual, mechanical key, mortise, key tag, and other related parts. All of these items are packed in shock-absorbing foam, which is quite sweet. It is worth mentioning that Philips smart locks did a very great job in protecting the product since all of the items are individually packed. Take the packaging of mortise as an example. In addition to a separate carton package, the mortise is also packed in plastic and two shock-absorbing foams since it is an important part of a smart door lock. It is the first time for the team to see such packaging of the mortise. The two delicate bags are used for protecting the front and rear escutcheon of the smart door lock from being scratched or damaged during shipping. By Just looking at the packaging, we can feel that Philips EasyKey is thoughtful about their products and the responsibility to the consumers. After removing the DDL702E from its packaging, we can see the design of DDL702E is driven by a Philips Easykey design philosophy of being simple, stylish, and giving a strong tactile sense.
2. Dismantling: A great smart door lock should be great both inside and outside
The team is quite familiar with the structure of smart door locks as they have dismantled plenty of smart locks. When they dismantled the Philips EasyKey DDL702E, they found that it is quite different from others. Philips Easy DDL702E offers an attractive design and a neat circuit while other smart locks come with an attractive design and a messy circuit. If you carefully look at the inside structure of DDL702E, you will find all modules and cables are protected in the protective plate and nearly no cable end is found to be exposed.
Apart from these, Philips EasyKey DDL702E also has many remarkable details, such as the installation instructions on the guard plate, which is very helpful for the installer. The most interesting thing is that the design of the double-layer battery compartment can contain eight batteries which only take up the space of four batteries. It can be seen that Philips Easykey structural engineers are very caring about users. The dustproof rubber pads of the rear and front escutcheon are all under the protective steel plate, so it doesn't need to adjust the position of the rubber pad during installation and it is more convenient to install and dismantle. Also, the rubber pad is integrated into the smart lock so the sealing performance is better. This kind of design is rare in the smart lock industry.
Dismantling the Philips EasyKey DDL702E takes time. After dismantling, we found that the internal structure of DDL702E is also very sweet. For example, the PCB-mounted card slots are glued to the circuit board and there are some fixed clips used to fix the cable in position. The craftsmanship can be seen in many details. As an international brand, Philips makes every effort to offer the users a smart door lock of high quality and a safe user experience.
3. Installed on the door: Punchline of home supplies
With the rapid development of China's social economy and the continuous improvement of people's material life, people are becoming more focused on improving their standard of living. The aesthetics of the product is ultimately the first thing that customers will notice. The smart door lock is the first step toward the home entrance, delivering the design style of your home. The product design becomes an important factor in making a purchase decision. The team is impressed by the luxurious and elegant design of Philips DDL702E when they got it. The copper front escutcheon coupled with IML and streamlined design, giving a strong tactile sense. The color and design of the rear escutcheon are the same as the front escutcheon. Whether looked at from the inside or outside, DDL702E is attractive enough to attract people's attention. The complete installation of DDL702E makes the door more striking.
4. User experience: Wi-Fi connection and unlock with one grip
There are a few simple steps you have to take to get set up before using DDL702E. Wake up the keypad and enter “#” followed by the master PIN code, and then confirm with “#” to enter master mode. After that, you need to follow the voice prompts to complete the following setup.
Philips DDL702E is Wi-Fi smart door lock that is different from other Zigbee-based or 433-based smart door locks. No gateway is needed and the network configuration is also easy for the end-users. But they need to download the official app called ”Philips EasyKey” before network configuration. To go to the network connection, you need to enter the master mode first and then follow the voice prompt to do the following.
When the smart door lock is in network connection mode, it will automatically sent out the wireless hotspots to allow the wireless connection to the mobile phone and use the same Wi-Fi network. After setting up, we can go to the next step. The fingerprint sensor is located at the handle of Philips EasyKey DDL702E, so you can unlock the door with one grip. It is advised that the users should add their thumb to make a fast unlocking experience. Philips EasyKey DDL702E is also supported encrypted CPU card, PIN code, temporary PIN code, mechanical key and dual-verification, etc. The unlocking methods are users’ selection. The temporary PIN code is really helpful especially when the visitors get in. Users can share a temporary PIN code with the visitor via mobile app.
Additionally, users can check the status of smart door locks, such as the battery voltage level, access log, door closed or opened, etc. There are three ways to unlock the door from inside. The first one is the infrared sensor that is integrated into the handle. The second one is the OPEN button. Double press the OPEN button can unlock the door. This feature is designed to prevent the child or the pets from unlocking the door accidentally and running out. The last one is the rotary knob. When the rotary knob is on either the left side or right side and there is a graphic symbol indicating unlocking, it means that the door is unlocked. When the rotary knob is in the middle and there is a graphic symbol indicating locking, it means that the door is locked. This feature allows egress upon the occurrence of a fire disaster. Some people may want to know if there is any solution for those who keep forgetting to lock the door. Here comes the solution. Philips DDL702E is provided with a fully automatic mortise that ensures a fast locking experience in one go without the trouble of manually locking. Apart from that, DDL702E features an abnormal deadbolt alert. A voice prompt would be broadcasted if the door is not locked properly. Concerning security, DDL702E features the outside forced lock that can push instant alert to the user's phone if someone is detected to unlock the door from the inside.
DDL702E offers dual verification. Users can unlock the door with two different verification methods, like PIN +Fingerprint, Fingerprint+ encrypted CPU card, etc. This feature can further improve your password security. A hidden C-grade lock cylinder makes the DDL702E more difficult for someone to pry the door open. What's more, it is also provided with anti-prying alarm, open error alarm, etc. When an unexpected person tries to pry the door open, there is an alarm and an instant notification would be sent to the user's mobile phone.
Overall, Philips EasyKey DDL702E is a fully automatic push-pull smart lock with a simple and stylish appearance, which can satisfy the user's need for aesthetic design. It can be unlocked with one grip and features fully automatic locking, a Wi-Fi connection, an anti-prying alarm, etc. Philips EasyKey DDL702E not only brings users a convenient and intelligent experience, but also a safe living environment.
