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Average battery consumption of the Linus® Smart Lock L2
Battery life for your Smart Lock can vary significantly depending on individual use.
The Yale Linus® Smart Lock L2 contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Just like any other electronic device that contains a re-chargeable battery, (like a smart phone), the frequency of which you have to re-charge your device will vary depending on how you use it. Here are just some of the factors that will affect the battery life of your Linus® Smart Lock L2.
Frequency of Use
The main impact on battery life is how often you use the device. The more frequently you use the device, the more quickly the battery will drain – simple! This is because, every time the lock is engaged or disengaged, it uses power from the battery. Therefore, the more times people come in and out of your home, the more times the motor within your lock is getting used.
Connectivity Type
The other main impact to battery life is how your device is connected – Bluetooth, in-built Wi-Fi, or an external Yale Connect Wi-Fi bridge. The battery will last longer when connected via Bluetooth and shorter when connected via the in-built Wi-Fi. The battery will last the longest when connected to the Yale Connect Wi-Fi bridge. It’s also worth noting that like any Wi-Fi connected device, the strength of the Wi-Fi connection will also impact its operating performance. If the connection to your Wi-Fi network is weak, the device will be taking more effort constantly trying to find and connect.
Finally, the amount of traffic on your router also has an impact - The more devices you have connected, the more interference there is on the network which in turn results in faster battery drain.
Device Maintenance
Over time, your door environment can change, things such as dirt and dust can cause build up on the mechanical parts of your lock mechanism creating additional resistance on the motor. The ambient temperature variations can move your door and door frame slightly, meaning the alignment between the deadbolt is slightly out. Both these examples can place additional resistance on the Linus® Smart Lock L2 motor, thus more torque is required to operate the lock, this pulls more energy from the battery and therefore drain quicker. It’s good practice to turn the lock manually using the Linus® Smart Lock L2 thumb turn to ensure it rotates freely. If its harder than normal to rotate, clean and lubricate the mechanical parts of the lock and check the alignment of the deadbolt and door frame. This will ensure the lock is operating as efficiently as possible with minimal resistance.
Extreme Temperatures
Batteries are known to be sensitive to temperature fluctuations. Exposure to extreme heat or cold can impact battery performance and lead to faster drainage. However, as the Yale Linus® Smart Lock L2 is placed on the inside of your door – This won’t impact the battery life of your device.
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