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Smart Lock will not Manually Lock
If I use the pin pad or phone app to unlock the door, it will NOT allow me to manually lock the door once I am inside. The smart lock knob will not move. I can however use the phone app to lock the door. Issue started about a month after installation.
If I manually unlock the door (from inside) I can freely move the smart lock knob from locked to unlocked.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
If I manually unlock the door (from inside) I can freely move the smart lock knob from locked to unlocked.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
cooperwright
3 Messages
3 years ago
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davey_d
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5.7K Messages
3 years ago
Hello Tim_in_NC and cooper.wright,
Thanks for checking in about this. I've forwarded your info to our tech team, and an agent will be reaching out to both of you so they can take a closer look at what you've been experiencing.
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jongarrison
4 Messages
3 years ago
I opened this topic about it:
https://simplisafe.com/forum/customer-support-forum/installing-and-using-simplisafe/deadbolt-jammed-for-manual-us
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jraboy0088
1 Message
3 years ago
I started to have the same problem with my lock. Has there been any solutions!
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dchtravel38
4 Messages
3 years ago
Count me as another victim of having the manual locking capability disappear 1 day after the Amazon return date; unit feels jammed after preforming a recalibration, cannot lock either with key or inside toggle. Simplisafe Customer Service by phone refused to provide any help as I had purchased it through Amazon. Interestingly, the Amazon seller name is Simplisafe Inc with the same address listed on the company's website. I currently have a warranty request through Amazon, prefer for them to refund/return. From this thread and other complaint sources, this is not an uncommon problem, seems like a design defect.
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tpd42328
2 Messages
2 years ago
Same issue!
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brianblank
1 Message
2 years ago
Same issue here. It was intermittent at first, then it happened almost every night. I called support to troubleshoot and ended up replacing the unit last month. Just last night the new unit started the same problem. I had to force it locked. I could feel and hear the motor engaged providing the resistance to me locking it. This does seem like a design problem with the lock motor. And I should not have to do the reset process every month if that is what you are about to suggest again.
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klmacvane
2 Messages
2 years ago
I have the same problem. I can’t manually turn the lock unless I have used the key to gain entry. I called customer service & they walked me through the steps you suggested & still doesn’t work.
Customer Service rep admitted that was an ongoing problem & would add me to the list. I never heard back from Simplisafe.
I want to get this fixed
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johnhaanmaryland
2 Messages
2 years ago
I had the same problem after I updated firmware. But I fixed the problem by deleting the lock, then reinstalling it!
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Mengel59
2 Messages
2 years ago
I have the same issue. What is going on?
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rkbrackman
4 Messages
2 years ago
This is an ongoing issue that SimpliSafe will not address, and I had to fight with him to get a replacement. One rep tried to convince me that this was normal operation. However, my other door works properly. I am about to switch everything out to Ubiquiti solutions. More money but the quality is better. The service is better And it doesn’t waste my time with every troubleshooting issue.
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Mengel59
2 Messages
2 years ago
I did recalibrate my lock like Davey recommended above and that did fix the issue.
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rkbrackman
4 Messages
2 years ago
Same here. Mine worked fine before a software update for the lock specifically. This was after I changed the base station out. After the update and a new base station it cannot be locked manually after unlocking with the pin.
btw. If you ever change the base station out you have to re-setup your entire system and settings. Nothing is saved by SS including custom pins. Cameras keep their settings but all the sensors do not.
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rkbrackman
4 Messages
2 years ago
It’s something with the firmware. If you turn it really hard and fight the motor you can close it. It’s like the motor is not disengaging after it finishes unlocking. This should be a firmware fix but SS must not have it as a high priority.
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billgr
1 Message
2 years ago
I've got the same problem with my brand new locks.
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