CODE LOCK YL-98A Digital Lock Door Keypad Entry Electronic Knob Installation Guide

CODE LOCK YL-98A Digital Lock Door Keypad Entry Electronic Knob

Product Information

The IOT Intelligent smart lock is built on the platform of Tuya Smart and supports the Bluetooth central control gateway of Tuya Smart. It can be associated with the Tuya Smart app to realize the automatic scene use of smart home IOT.

Specifications

• Model: YL-98A
• Bluetooth Version: 0.6
• Maximum Number of Users: Up to 255
• Key Type: Mechanical Key
• App Compatibility: Smart Life, Tuya Smart

Product Usage Instructions

Mechanical Key Open
To open the smart lock using the mechanical key:

1. Enter the desired code on the keypad: 1 23 4 56 7 89 * 0#
2. Turn the mechanical key in the lock to unlock it.

App Installation
To download and install the app:

• Search for “Smart Life” or “Tuya Smart” in your device’s application market or search engine.
• Alternatively, you can scan the QR code below to directly download and install the app.

App Pairing and Unlocking
To pair the smart lock with the app and unlock it using Bluetooth:

1. Ensure your smartphone’s Bluetooth is turned on.
2. Open the downloaded app and follow the on-screen instructions to create an account and set up a new device.
3. When prompted, select the option to add a new smart lock.
4. Follow the app’s instructions to pair the lock with your smartphone.
5. Once paired, you can use the app to unlock the smart lock remotely.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How many users can be allocated to the smart lock?
  A: The smart lock can allocate up to 255 users by itself.

• Q: Can the smart lock be controlled through a central gateway?
  A: Yes, the smart lock supports the Bluetooth central control gateway of Tuya Smart. Pairing it with a gateway enables IOT intelligent control.

Overview

FEATURES

• Waterproof seals protecting electronic components
• Backlit keypad for use in low light
• Up to 255 users, and can allocate the number of users by itself
• Latch assembly with an adjustable backset
• DIY installation (instructions included)
• Anti-spy code encryption
• It supports Bluetooth unlocking, paired with a gateway can realize IOT intelligent
• mechanical key open

SMART LOCK USER MANUAL
Installation Test Mode: Any set of password + # or any fingerprint (optional) can be unlocked for testing when the product leaves the factory. When the door lock is bound to the APP, it will automatically exit the test mode. And the lock be unlocked only after the user with a fingerprint or password is added.

DOWNLOAD APP

The App can be downloaded by searching Smart Life or Tuya Smart from the search engine or application markets, or by scanning the below QR code to download and install.

Scan the QR Code and open it in the browser

APP REGISTER AND LOG IN

• Step 1.
  The users can user mobile phone number or email to register the account, which currently can support more than 200 countries and regions’ mobile phone number, when register, it will send a verify code to the mobile phone number or email, and after verifying success, need to set up a mobile phone login password, please use the letter and number combined password, after setting, jump to the home page directly.

• Step 2.
  At the login page, please input the mobile phone number or email, and input the password to log in, if forget the password, please enter the forget password page to reset the password.

ADDING DEVICE

• Step 1.
  If the products have central control of the distribution gateway, please add gateway first, click the select device to add or click the *+” icon at the right top of the mobile phone to enter the adding page, select Gateway Control at the left, and select the relevant device according to the gateway box (like wireless gateway blue-tooth)

• Step 2.
  Adding the door lock device, at the app page, click the right top corner “+” to add the door lock, under the Smart Lock select blue-tooth door lock, select start blue-tooth pairing after that jump to adding smart lock, and click next. The app will auto-scan the door lock device, and at this time, the mobile phone doesn’t keep away from the lock too far, and if don’t search for the lock for a long time, please touch the lock keypad to activate the lock.

• Step 3.
  Solution to failure of adding door lock device. For the door lock using safety, only allow one mobile phone to bind the door lock device, in case of adding door lock device fails, it proves that this door lock has been bound by the other user, If must be unbound on the bound user’s mobile phone. On the first page of the original mobile phone, click the edit icon at the right top, click remove the device, select unbound or bound, and clear the data, after this operation can support other users bound the device. If can not find the original mobile phone, please contact the distributor to apply for unbound data.

ADDING MEMBER SHARING USE SMART LOCK WITH FAMILY

• Step 1.
  The want-to-add member’s mobile phone must first download the app and register to login

• Step 2.
  Click Me at the App Home page, then click Family Management, set up the family name, and save, then click Add Member, set up the member name, input the member app account, and save. After the member’s mobile phone accepts the invitation, he can use the device. The device owner app can add or remove members from the Family management. The default connect time between the smart lock and the app is 3/ minutes, overtime disconnects automatically. The lock cannot connect to two members simultaneously.

PHONE UNLOCK AND DYNAMIC PASSWORD UNLOCK

• Step 1.
  Mobile phone unlock: open the App, click the added smart lock device, and will see the icon Tap and Hold to Unlock, tap and hold the icon, and the lock will automatically unlock, at this time, turn the handle to open within 3 seconds. Over time the lock is automatically locked. (If selecting the gateway can realize remote unlock, if don’t pair the gateway, only can unlock within the smart lock’s blue-tooth cover area

• Step 2.
  Dynamic password unlock: open the App, click the added smart lock device, Left swipe the screen, and click Add password, the system will generate a group of passwords valid for only 5 minutes (for example 12 3456), copy the password, and share to your friend, as long as your friend input the 123456# within the valid time, it can unlock.

PASSAGE MODE ONE-DIGIT ACCESS

The YL-98A can be set to passage mode by entering a passage code. in passage mode, all users can press any key to open the door without requiring a user code.

How to enter/cancel passage mode
After entering the master password, press and # to open the passage mode, and then in this mode, press any number key to start the door lock. In passage mode, press and # to cancel the passage mode.

DOOR LOCK SETUP

Open the App, click the added smart lock device, click set enter the setup page, when setting the user, the smart lock device and store max 250 users, and the number of users can be allocated by themselves. During the setting operation, the Bluetooth signal connection between the mobile phone and the door lock must be normal.

• Step 1.
  Add Fingerprint (option): click fingerprint management enter adding fingerprint, select the family user and click Add Fingerprint, the fingerprint window of the door lock will light on, continuously capturing 6 times from different angel of the same finger (must have the action of press and lift the finger), the door lock beeps “dudu”, fingerprint added successfully, please name the member on the app for later convenience management, click right top corner + icon to continuous add other fingerprint users.

• Step 2.
  Add password: click Password management enter add password, select the family member to add a password, the password can be random or customized, input 6~10 digits password, edit the password name, and save, the door lock beeps “dudu”, password added successfully, click the right top corner + icon to continuous adding another password user.

• Step 3.
  Add temporary password:

  • One-time password, the password can be used only once before it expires (suitable for guest visiting use).
  • Periodic password: The password can be used multiple times before it expires, the password can set start time and end time and can set use period and time sessions (suitable for a nanny and cleaner use).
  • Time-limited password, the password can be set at valid time and invalid time, during the valid time can be used unlimited times, automatically invalid. Use the time-limited password at least once within 24 hours after the password takes effect. Otherwise, the password becomes invalid. (suitable for renting)

• Step 4.
  Clearing code: Clearing code can make the setup temporary code invalid, and can be used to clear passwords or all passwords. After gaining the clearing code, please operate the clearing code on the door lock within 24 hours. (For example, the clearing code is 585858, then input 585858# on the door lock, and the door lock beeps “dudu” which means cleared successfully.)

IOT INTELLIGENT
The smart lock is built on the platform of Tuya Smart, supports the Bluetooth central control gateway of Tuya Smart, and can be associated with the Tuya Smart app to realize the automatic scene use of smart home lOT.

MECHANICAL KEY OPEN

1. Insert key, fib. 1
2. Twist the key 90 degrees, fib. 2
3. Turn the knob to open

BATTERY INFORMATION

• The lock requires four ‘An A’ alkaline batteries which are housed in the internal handle.
• The lock has a low battery indicator which when unlocking the door will sound a continuous beep, followed by a single beep.
• New batteries should be installed within approximately two weeks.
• Expected battery life is approximately 180 days and all time measurements are calculated on twenty uses per day.
• If the batteries are completely dead, you can use the emergency backup battery pack (supplied) to power the lock, however, ensure that the batteries in the lock are replaced immediately.

LOCK COMPONENTS

• A: Outside Knob
• B: Inside knob
• C: Latch Assembly
• D: Power cable
• E: mounting screw
• F: Battery cover
• G: Mounting screw
• H: Keypad
• I: Emergency power socket
• J: Strike Plate
• K: Wrought BOX

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Step 1. Mark Door Using the template, mark holes on both sides of the door at the required backset, then mark the latch hole on the door edge.

• Step 2. Drill Holes

  • Bore a 2.13-inch hole on the door face, then drill a 0.98-inch hole in the door edge to intersect with the center of the 2.13-inch hole.
  • Note: Drill 2.13in holes from both sides of the door to stop wood splintering.

• Step 3. Install Latch

  • Insert the latch into the hole mark a line around the edge of the latch plate and remove the latch. (Fig. 3a)
  • Chisel approx. 0.12in deep or until the latch plate sits flush with the door edge. (Fig. 3a) 0.9inxoin
  • Insert latch then drill 0.9inxoin holes for mounting screws and fasten latch. (Fig. 3b)
  • Note: The latch length can be adjusted. As shown in the figure, hold the position of the latch square hole and pull it back horizontally to select 2.36in or 2.75in. (Fig.3C)

• Step 4. Install Strike

  • Close the door and mark the horizontal centre of the latch on to door frame. Mark the vertical line where the door edge meets the frame and measure half of the door thickness to find the vertical center. (Fig. 4a)
  • Extend both lines until they intersect and drill a 0.98-inch hole to 0.6in depth.
  • Position the strike plate and mark around the edge.
  • Chisel frame to approx 0.06 in-depth or until strike sits flush.
  • Drill 0. 9inxoin screw holes and fix strike to frame. (Fig. 40)

• Step 5. Install Outside Knob
  Feed the power cable through the latch and guide the spindle through until the outside rose sits flush.

• Step 6. Install Inside Knob
  Feed the power cable through the hole in the knob and guide the spindle into the handle. (Fig 6a) Screw the inside knob to the outside knob using mounting screws. (Fig. 6b)

• Step 7. Install the battery

  • Install 4 pieces LR6 / 1.5v/ AA alkaline batteries into the battery box, and install the + / – batteries in strict accordance with the arrow as shown in the figure.
  • The wrong installing + / – battery will make the product unable to work, and will also lead to destructive malfunction

• Step 8. Install the battery cove

  • Plug the power cord into the power socket as shown in the figure
  • Recycle the excess power cord into the hole
  • Install the battery cover in the orientation position and fasten 2 mounting screws

The Installation Instructions for YL-98A Digital Lock

1. Select the lock tongue between the size of 60mm and 70mm
2. Plug in the power socket according to the installation diagram. The extra power cord must be recycled and kept from crushing.
3. Install 4 AA alkaline batteries and make sure the positive and negative electrodes are placed correctly:
4. Screw down the mounting screw and keep the handle inside and outside flexible.

Routine Troubleshooting for YL-98A Digital Lock

1. De-energized
2. Inspect whether the plug falls off or is plugged in oppositely;
3. Inspect whether the positive and negative electrodes of the 4 batteries are opposite;
4. Inspect whether the wire and power line of the battery holder are broken.
5. Incapable of unlocking with New Installation and Charging
6. Enter the correct password and press “#”,’, then rotate the handle and open the door before the unlocking beeping stops. (Please note the keywords: 1. Enter the correct password; 2 Unlock before the beeping stops.)
7. Distinguish the correctness of the password. There will be a beeping of 2.5s if a correct password is entered ending with “#”. If not, that means the password is wrong. Please reset the password on the mobile phone App.
8. Broken Down in a few months after Using
9. It must be caused by the use of bad batteries. Good alkaline batteries can work for about 1 year. The issue could be fixed by changing the batteries.
10. How to judge the under-voltage of batteries: when continuous beeping (10 times) is heard after the door is unlocked with the correct password, it means the batteries are under-voltage. Please change the batteries 15 days after the first beeping is heard.

Stick the template to the door, aligning the fold correctly on the door edge.

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