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It can simplify remote setup but increases dependence on the lock's Wi-Fi and cloud path.
It can simplify remote setup but increases dependence on the lock's Wi-Fi and cloud path.
Matter-over-Thread locks need a compatible controller and Thread border router for the intended ecosystem.
Fingerprint, keypad, Home Key, key, and emergency power matter when networks fail.
The best protocol is the one the household can maintain and recover.
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Choose the device with the clearest compatibility and local fallback path; add premium ecosystem features only when they remove a recurring household problem.
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