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In the current world we live in full of smart and connected devices, a standard padlock
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just isn't going to cut it. Thanks to Dog and Bone, we don't have to settle
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This is the LockSmart Mini. A keyless Bluetooth padlock taking the hassle out of those tiny little keys and remembering
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annoying combinations. For just shy of $70 you get the LockSmart Mini in either black, red or this cult of
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Mac blue. Plus a micro USB charging cable and a card telling you to download the iOS or Android app
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The padlock looks the same as a traditional lock but with a soft rubber coating on the
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outside to help weather seal it from all the elements. On the bottom of the lock you'll find the charging port and a wake button which is covered
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by yet some more rubber. It's clearly well made and it feels really solid thanks to the zinc alloy body and hardened
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steel shackle. Any thief that tries is going to seriously struggle to rip through this
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Out of the box the LockSmart does need charging via the micro USB cable provided but once
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it's charged Dog and Bone promises that the battery will stay charged for 2 years or as
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many as 3,000 opened before it needs recharging. And when it does need to be recharged the lock will let you know via the free companion app
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Speaking of the app, it's well designed, easy to navigate and easy to use
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It took me less than a minute to set up the lock straight out of the box thanks to the super simple step by step process
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The app also lets you manage multiple locks so you can use them for securing different
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things and quickly switch between them. Being a smart lock it also allows you to share access with multiple users
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So if you're out of town and your friend wants to borrow something from your storage locker or your garage you can send them a key via the app
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Plus thanks to the tracking function you can see when they've been and gone with the activity log
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Overall it's a great solution and a glimpse into the future. Smart devices for our homes are becoming more and more common and the smart lock has definitely
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earned its place in mine. Well that's it for this video, if you would like to pick up a LockSmart I will leave a
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