Danalock Universal module

1 June 2019 Smart Home Automation Access Control & Identity Management Products & Solutions

The Danalock Universal module is a special device that enables you to control doors as garage doors, doorstrikes, electromechanical or magnetic locks, gates, windows, shades and more using your mobile phone through the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology.

• Easiest access, you just create and send permanent, recurrent, or temporary access-keys via SMS or email.

• Full audit trail, just from your phone. The Danalock Universal module makes it easy for your kids to lock and unlock the door, and you know exactly when the door is used - and by whom.

• Strong security Danalock Universal module uses 256-bit AES encryption to communicate between the phone and the Danalock.

• The Danalock platform supports all integration possibilities for third-party applications through fully documented SDKs and APIs.

• Product dimensions:  35 mm x 40 mm x 15 mm.

• Weight: 14 grams.

• Power: 12-24 V, 1 amp solid or battery power supply.

• Integrated with platforms such as:

o Amazon Echo

o Nest

o IFTTT

o Harmony

o Bluetooth Smart

o Z-Wave and ZigBee

o Harmony

• Smart features available:

o Auto unlock automatically

o Auto lock automatically

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