Smart locks explained: keys, codes and who gets in

Quick answer: A smart lock offers the access methods supported by its model, which may include a PIN, fingerprint, card, app or mechanical key. Choose it by door compatibility and everyday access needs, then confirm battery and emergency-entry procedures.

Start with your door

For a Tixa smart lock, share door photos and measurements with Tixa. The installer should check material, thickness, handing, existing lock cut-out, backset, frame clearance and alignment. There is no single fit range that applies to every lock.

Choose the access methods you need

Ask which methods the exact model includes and whether app access requires a gateway or network. Guest codes, expiry times, remote unlocking and access history are model-specific. Confirm how permissions are removed when a visitor no longer needs access.

Plan for low batteries

Check the required battery type, the model’s warning method and its approved emergency-power or mechanical-entry procedure. Do not assume a warning will arrive a fixed number of weeks before batteries run out. Keep the approved backup method accessible to an authorised household member.

What happens during installation?

A qualified installer should confirm fit before drilling or cutting, align the door and frame, and test the lock with the door open before closed-door use. Existing hardware or the frame may need changes. See the installation preparation guide.

Can I try one first?

Request a Hyderabad Experience Centre visit and confirm the model available for demonstration. Ask about warranty, service in your location and the procedure if an access method fails.

Plan your next step

Use the Tixa room quotation builder to list your rooms and controls. Tixa will confirm the selected models, compatibility, current prices and installation scope before an order.

Written by the Tixa team. Updated 17 October 2026. Product features depend on the selected model and setup.