Instructions
The Fingerprint Sensor of Ultraloq Smart Lock is an electronic security system that uses fingerprints for biometric authentication to grant the users access to your Ultraloq Smart Lock.
The Fingerprint Sensor of Ultraloq Smart Locks differs from Smartphones, Computers, and other devices due to its unique hardware and algorithm. Please follow the following instructions to register, and don't refer to any other methods.
Common causes of Low-Approval Fingerprint Verification
The following are some circumstances that can increase the chance of fingerprints failure:
1. Frequently washing/disinfecting hands.
2. Activities that require using the fingertips include weight-lifting, rock climbing, gardening, or playing guitar.
3. Frequent or regular handling of paper or typing.
4. Exposures of chemicals, such as bleach, chlorine, acetone, and antibacterial products.
5. Age: Skin becomes smoother, and ridges become harder to capture with age.
Tips for Successful Finger Verification
Common Tips
> The finger is clean and without any callus. It's not peeling or injured.
> Don't tap too quickly or move your finger around while scanning the fingerprint.
> Cover the Fingerprint Sensor completely with some pressure, not too light or rigid.
> We recommend that each user register multiple fingerprints.
> If the fingerprint is too dry, please touch your forehead to moisturize the fingerprint or blow it on your finger to moisture.
> Avoid direct sunlight on the Fingerprint Sensor.
> Ensure your finger is at the same angle as during enrollment. Moderate changes in finger angle during touching can cause an error.
Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro/U-Bolt Pro-WiFi/U-Bolt Pro-Z-Wave and Latch 5 Fingerprint
> You must touch the surrounding metal ring when you place the finger.
> When you touch the sensor, please cover the sensing area as much as possible.
> If the fingerprint is wet, please dry your finger.
> Please scan multiple fingerprint angles while registering a fingerprint.
> U-Bolt Pro fingerprint sensor has a self-study function in which the verification rate will be improved after various successful accesses.
Special Tips for U-Bolt Pro series and Latch 5 Fingerprint
Except for the general tips above, some Ultraloq Smart Locks have different fingerprint sensor techniques due to their unique hardware and software design. Please refer to the instructions below.
Ultraloq Lever/UL1/Combo
> If the fingerprint is too dry, please touch your forehead to moisturize the fingerprint or blow it on your finger to moisture.
> Avoid direct sunlight on the Fingerprint Sensor.
> Ensure your finger is at the same angle as during enrollment. Moderate changes in finger angle during touching can cause an error.
Troubleshooting for Failed Fingerprinting
Please follow the steps below if you have referred to the tips above and are still getting failure notifications while scanning the fingerprint.
Step 1. Power cycle your lock by removing and reinserting one of the batteries. If the battery is low, please replace them with brand new ones.
Step 2. Re-connect the wire between the Interior Assembly and the Exterior Assembly carefully.
Ultraloq UL3 Series & Ultraloq Latch 5 Series
Ultraloq Lever
For the UL1 model, please follow the below direction to insert new batteries.
Step 3. Reset the lock to factory default mode to check if the fingerprint verification is functional. In factory default mode, any fingerprints can unlock the lock. After this step, please don't forget to re-program your lock. How to Reset Ultraloq Smart Lock to its Factory Settings?
Step 4. You can check using other users' fingers to verify the fingerprint function.
Step 5. Check the firmware version and upgrade accordingly. How to Update the Firmware for Ultraloq Smart Lock?
If the fingerprint reader doesn't get any response, please submit a ticket. We will provide further support.
Note: Most people following these tips will have significantly improved their fingerprint verification rate. A tiny percentage (about .1%) of people will not produce acceptable prints.