​Why are semi-automatic smart locks still a "evergreen" product in the market?

In today's era when fully automatic locks are widely used, semi-automatic smart locks still hold an irreplaceable position in the rental market, apartment renovations, and practical families due to their extremely low failure rate, extremely long battery life, and affordable prices.

Semi-automatic smart locks are not a symbol of "backwardness", but rather a reliable choice based on mature mechanical structures. Their working principle is: after users verify their identities through fingerprints or passwords, the motor drives the clutch to release the lock. At this point, manual pressing of the handle is still required to open the door; after closing, the handle needs to be lifted to lock. Although this design adds one more action, it brings two significant advantages: first, the power consumption is extremely low, usually 4 or 8 AA batteries can provide a battery life of over a year, eliminating the hassle of frequent charging; second, the mechanical structure is relatively simple, and it performs well in extreme weather or unstable voltage environments.

This semi-automatic lock body has a tough design and is equipped with a non-glass password keyboard and a semiconductor fingerprint recognition area. For landlords or accommodation managers, the durability of the semi-automatic lock means lower maintenance costs and fewer customer complaints. At the same time, it usually supports various backup unlocking methods such as IC cards, temporary passwords, and mechanical keys, which can flexibly cope with scenarios such as cleaning visits or temporary visits by guests.