What the Philips Wi-Fi Smart Deadbolt handles
- We'd consider this set for a front door that needs a coordinated handle and lock upgrade, since both pieces come in matte black.
- Our advice is to confirm the gateway is connected before relying on voice control, because Alexa and Google Assistant commands route through it.
This set replaces your existing deadbolt and handles in one go, giving you a keyless entry point that matches the trim on a standard entry door. It solves two things most people want from a smart lock: getting in without digging for keys and knowing the door is locked after you leave.
There are five ways in, so different routines have a route. Fingerprints unlock in 0.3 seconds, which suits a quick grocery run or a family member who never carries keys. PIN codes cover everyone else, including up to 100 user codes and one-time codes that expire after a single use. A physical key still works when the electronics do not.
We'd consider this lock if remote access matters to you. The included gateway is what makes app control and voice commands work from outside the house. Through the Philips App you can lock or unlock remotely, check lock status and access history, get notifications and set permissions for family and guests. The auto-lock feature secures the door on a timer you pick, so a rushed exit does not leave it open.
What this price means
The deal is $149.97, which is $34.16 below the typical price of $184.13 over the last 90 days. It is also the lowest price we have seen for this lock set in the all-time window, so the current offer stands out against its own recent history.
| Offer detail | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Amazon price | $149.97 |
| Customer rating | 4.2 |
| Customer reviews | 676 |
| Typical price over 90 days | $184.13 |
| Difference | $34.16 (19 percent) |
Fitting it, pairing it and keeping it working
The lock covers doors 1-3/8 to 2 inches thick, with a 2-1/8 inch cross bore, 1 inch edge bore and either a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset. Measure yours before ordering. If the dimensions do not match, the template lets you drill a new 3/8 inch hole rather than returning the set.
Plan placement around your Wi-Fi, since the lock supports 2.4 GHz networks only and remote features work best within 65 ft of the router. If your door is farther than that, check that before buying.
Check the screws and pivot after installation and tighten them when the bolt feels loose, because a misaligned pivot is a common reason a bolt starts dragging. The lock is battery powered, so the batteries are your ongoing consumable. The battery type and expected run time are not stated, and that is worth confirming before you install.
When this lock set is the wrong fit
Skip it if your door falls outside the stated thickness, bore or backset measurements and you are not prepared to drill a new hole, or if your Wi-Fi cannot be set to 2.4 GHz. You will also want a different option if the lock sits more than 65 ft from the router and you care about remote status.
The last thing to check is the deadbolt bore on your door itself, since the whole set depends on that existing cutout matching the cross bore and edge bore figures above.
Product details
| Model | DDL240X-1HBG-H |
|---|---|
| Color | Matte Black |
