Sometimes such technology can feel like a gimmick.

Its not oversized and I didnt find it to be ugly.

But, its also not the most elegant, minimalistic smart lock out there.

TCL D1 Pro Palm Vein Smart…

It looks like tech, but if thats your vibe, its not a bad thing.

I dont have any major problems with the design of the lock.

As mentioned, it looks fine, but not all that elegant.

Prime

I do wish it came in other colors though it only comes in black.

So how does it work?

Well, pretty well, actually.

TCL D1 Pro lock attached to front door

The lock is able to store up to 50 PIN codes and 50 palm scans.

There are other ways to lock and unlock the door, though theyre decidedly less unique.

It was frustrating and confusing.

TCL D1 Pro lock attached to front door

After dealing with these setup issues, the app worked fine.

The app design is also good.

TCL D1 Pro lock attached to front door

TCL D1 Pro lock attached to front door

TCL D1 Pro lock attached to front door

TCL D1 Pro app screen shot

TCL D1 Pro app screen shot

TCL D1 Pro app screen shot

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