Before relying on SwitchBot Lock Pro Auto-Lock, verify that the app recognizes a physically closed door and that the bolt moves freely. A timer cannot correct a misaligned door.
Keep a backup key
Keep a working key or another authorized entry method available and stay with the door for the test. Open and close it deliberately and compare its position with the app. If the state is wrong, follow SwitchBot’s model-specific magnet placement and calibration instructions before adjusting timers. Verify manual locking and unlocking independently; never force the bolt.
Time a closed-door trial
For one closed-door trial, record the time the door closes, the configured delay, and the time the bolt actually locks. If the app reports closed but the bolt does not move, inspect alignment and the selected Auto-Lock settings separately. If it reports open while the door is closed, solve the sensor issue first. Leave the feature off if the test is unreliable.
See the manufacturer’s instructions. Related: retrofit smart lock deadbolt fit before buying.
