Smart Features Meet Everyday Convenience
The Lockin Veno Solar Face combines an attractive design with a strong selection of smart features and multiple ways to unlock your door. Facial recognition makes everyday access especially convenient, while the keypad, app, and palm-recognition compatibility give you additional options when needed. Installation is also quick and uncomplicated, making the transition from a traditional lock relatively painless. While the facial recognition camera may require some adjustment depending on your height and installation position, the overall experience is polished, practical, and easy to use. For homeowners looking for a feature-packed smart lock that reduces the need for keys and phones, the Veno Solar Face is an impressive option.
PROS
- Facial recognition is convenient and reliable
- Multiple unlocking methods provide flexibility
- Easy installation and straightforward setup
- Built-in solar panel helps extend battery life
CONS
- Camera may require you to bend down slightly
- Facial recognition depends on proper lock placement
- Requires some initial app setup
- Solar charging may vary depending on sunlight exposure
- DESIGN
- EASE OF USE
- PRICE
Veno Solar Palm Vein Smart Lock with Built-in Solar Panel
The Lockin Veno Solar Face combines facial recognition, a keypad, Wi-Fi, a rechargeable battery, and solar charging to make unlocking your door easier.
Lockin is a smart-home company that focuses primarily on smart locks and home security technology. The company was founded by Bill Chen and has been developing smart-lock technology for about 10 years, with products now sold in more than 50 countries. What stands out about Lockin is its focus on newer technologies like palm-vein recognition, facial recognition, solar-powered locks, and smart-home integration rather than making traditional locks. The company says it has sold more than 12 million products worldwide and has over 800 published patents.
Unboxing and Setup
Inside the box, you will find everything you need to get started, including the battery, the lock itself, and all of the necessary installation hardware. Setting it up was surprisingly simple, and it took me around three minutes to screw everything together and get it installed on my door. The battery is rechargeable via USB-C, and I was able to fully charge it in about 30 minutes.
Once the lock was physically installed, I moved over to the app to finish the setup. The app gives you plenty of settings and options, including connecting the lock to your Wi-Fi network, creating a personal access code, and setting up the facial recognition feature. Overall, the installation and initial setup process was quick and straightforward, and I was able to get the lock up and running without much hassle.
Overall Use
After using the Lockin Veno Solar Face for a while, I have been really impressed with how convenient it is for everyday use. The facial recognition has been one of my favorite features because I can simply walk up to the door and have it recognize me and unlock the door without having to pull out my phone or enter a code. One thing that did get a little annoying, though, was having to bend down slightly each time so the lock could properly see my face.
Depending on how tall you are and where the lock is installed, you may have to adjust your position a little to get the camera to recognize you. I also had the opportunity to test Lockin’s palm recognition model, and I was just as happy with how well it worked. The palm recognition was reliable and convenient, but the facial recognition model was personally my favorite of the two because it felt the most natural and effortless to use.
The keypad is also useful when I want to give someone access without having to set up their face or palm, and everything can be managed through the Lockin app. I also like having Wi-Fi connectivity since it gives me more control over the lock and allows me to manage settings from my phone. The rechargeable battery is convenient, and the built-in solar panel is an interesting addition that should help extend battery life over time. Overall, the Veno Solar Face has made getting in and out of my home much more convenient than using a traditional lock and key, and the combination of different ways to unlock it gives you plenty of flexibility.
Conclusion
Overall, I have been very happy with the Lockin Veno Solar Face Smart Lock. It offers a lot of convenient ways to unlock your door, and the facial recognition quickly became my favorite feature. While having to bend down a little for the camera to recognize my face could get annoying at times, it was still a very convenient way to get through the door without reaching for my keys or phone. I was also impressed with the palm recognition model I tested, although I personally preferred the facial recognition.
Add in the rechargeable battery, built-in solar panel, keypad, Wi-Fi connectivity, and Lockin app, and you get a smart lock that offers a lot of features in one package. If you are looking to upgrade from a traditional lock and want something that makes getting in and out of your home easier, the Veno Solar Face is definitely a smart lock I would recommend checking out.
For more information, visit lockin.com
