Veise RZ06 Smart Deadbolt: features, specs and who it suits

The Veise RZ06 is a keypad smart deadbolt that replaces the lock on a standard entry door. It lets you open the door with a code, an app, a key fob or a physical key, so there is less need to carry or hand out spare keys. Here is what its features do and what to confirm before fitting it.

Five ways to open the door

Veise lists five access methods: the phone app, key fobs, a numeric password on the touchscreen keypad, a mechanical key, and a thumb turn on the inside. Having a mechanical key as a fallback is common on smart locks, since it still works if the batteries run flat or the phone is out of reach. The thumb turn is the inside knob you twist by hand to lock or unlock without any electronics.

Passcodes for family, guests and tenants

The lock supports more than 250 passwords. Veise says you can create permanent, timed, one-time and recurring codes. In general, that suits a household where each person gets their own code, or a rental where a guest's code should work only for the length of a stay. Through the app you can also set access rights, view an access log and share an eKey with family members, guests or tenants.

Remote control and voice assistants

Out of the box, the lock is controlled over Bluetooth-style close-range app use. For remote access, Veise says you need its G2 gateway, which is sold separately. With the gateway connected, the brand says you can open the door from afar, see the log in real time, check the lock's status and use Alexa and Google Assistant. If you only want a keypad and a key fob, the gateway isn't needed.

Auto-lock and one-touch locking

The deadbolt can be set to lock itself after a delay anywhere from 1 to 900 seconds. A "one-touch lock" on the touchscreen keypad also locks the door when you leave. Auto-lock is handy for people who forget to turn the deadbolt, but it also means you should keep a way to get in, such as a key or fob, before you step outside.

Fitting and support

Veise says the lock suits most standard US left- and right-handed doors and is easy to install. The listing gives its size as roughly 6.3 x 3.0 x 1.1 inches (16 x 7.6 x 2.8 cm) and 2.6 lb (1.2 kg). Veise offers at least a one-year warranty, phone support on weekdays (9 AM to 5 PM Pacific) and email support at all hours.

What to check before you buy

• Door thickness, bore hole size and backset against the lock's specifications in the manual. Doors outside the standard US sizes may not fit.
• Whether you want remote access. If so, plan for the separate G2 gateway and a reliable home network.
• What batteries it uses and how you would get in if they ran out. Keep a physical key somewhere safe.
• Your landlord's, strata's or insurer's rules if you rent or live in a shared building.
• Local building and fire codes for entry doors, and follow the installation manual closely.

The short version

• A keypad smart deadbolt with five ways to open the door: app, fob, code, key and thumb turn.
• Supports more than 250 codes, including timed, one-time and recurring ones, plus eKeys and an access log.
• Remote control and Alexa or Google Assistant need the separate Veise G2 gateway.
• Auto-lock can be set from 1 to 900 seconds.
• Made for standard US doors; check your door's measurements first.

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