
LockState
The LockState RemoteLock OE-550L is a residential-grade WiFi-enabled smart lever lock designed for homes and vacation rentals, featuring direct router connectivity without a hub. It offers robust remote management capabilities including real-time logs, custom PIN codes, and geofencing, though it requires a paid subscription for full functionality. The lock is ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certified and includes a physical key backup for reliability.
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers, including Consumer Reports, give the RemoteLock OE-550L strong marks for remote access, monitoring, and security add-ons like alarms and forced entry detection. Editors highlight its ease of setup and ideal suitability for remote management of rentals. However, they dock the product for its mandatory subscription model and limited retail availability due to discontinuation.
What Users Say
Everyday users, particularly vacation rental owners, praise the lock for its reliability and the convenience of real-time app access and easy code sharing. Common complaints center on the frustration of mandatory monthly subscriptions for basic features, occasional WiFi connectivity issues in weak signal areas, and the bulky lever design. Users also note that the physical key backup feels outdated.
Common Complaints
Mandatory monthly subscription for core WiFi features. Occasional WiFi connectivity drops in weak signal areas. Bulky lever design on some doors. Physical key backup feels dated
What People Are Saying
“Super reliable for Airbnb—guests love the keypad, and I check logs from anywhere”
“Why pay monthly for basic WiFi?”
“Needs strong signal”
“Key backup feels dated”
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