hornbill Y4 WiFi Smart Door Lock Set User Manual
- June 2, 2024
- hornbill
Table of Contents
hornbill Y4 WiFi Smart Door Lock Set
In the box
Product Overview
Preparation
Check Your Door Dimensions
Installation
- Step 1.
1. Install the deadbolt (1) If your door has a 60mm/2⅜” backset, you can install the deadbolt without any adjustments
2. For doors with a 70mm/2¾ backset, rotate the deadbolt upwards to extend its length.
3. Insert the retracted deadbolt with the word “UP” and up arrow facing upwards.
4. Screw the deadbolt with a screwdriver (not provided).
5. **Parts Required:** Deadbolt, Deadbolt Screws, Screwdriver (not provided)- Step 2. Install the Strike Plate
- Step 3. Install the Exterior Assembly
1. Place the spindle vertically before inserting it.
2. Turn the spindle several times to test whether the deadbolt extends or retracts smoothly.
3. Keep the spindle vertical and pass the cable under the deadbolt.
* **Note:** Keep the deadbolt retracted (in unlocked status) and do not insert any keys during installation.
* **Parts Required:** Exterior Assembly- Step 4. Install the Mounting Plate
- Pass the spindle through the central hole and the cable through the right bottom hole. The side with the words “Cable Hole” should face outside.
- Screw the mounting plate firmly while ensuring proper alignment.
- Note: Please keep the exterior assembly straight when installing the mounting plate.
- Parts Required: Mounting plate, Mounting Plate Screws, Screwdriver
- Step 5. Install the Interior Assembly
- Plug the cable into the port and put the excess cable into the hole. Make sure the connector is securely matched with the pins.
- Tighten the screws into the interior assembly.
- Parts Required: Interior Assembly, Interior Assembly Screws, Screwdriver
- Plug the cable into the port and put the excess cable into the hole. Make sure the connector is securely matched with the pins.
- Step 6. Install the Interior Assembly
- Note: Only use new, non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
- Slide the cover-up and insert 4 AA alkaline batteries.
- Slide the cover back into place
Test the Lock
- Keep the door open.
- Turn the knob several times to check whether the deadbolt extends and retracts smoothly.
Using the App
- Create an Account
- Android: Search Smart Life on Google Play.
- iOS: Search Smart Life on the App Store. Sign up and log into your account with an email address.
- Pair Your Phone with the Smart Lock
- Step 1: Touch the keypad to wake up the lock first, then tap Add Device.
- Step 2: Add the lock discovered.
- Step 3: Name the lock and Tap Done.
- Determine the Door Opening Direction
- Settings→Unlock Direction→Choose Left / Right
- Face the touchscreen, and locate your door hinge.
- Select Left for the door with hinges on the left.
- Select Right for the door with hinges on the right.
- Change the Admin Passcode
- Once the lock and your phone are paired, the default admin passcode 123456 is invalid.
- Tap Member Management→Admin→Add Code→Enter a 6-8 digit password and set a code name.
APP Homepage Overview
Temporary Code
Time-Limited| Use it at least once within 24 hours after it takes
effect. Otherwise, it becomes invalid.
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One- Time| Validity period: 6 hours. It can be used only once before
it expires.
Dynamic| Validity period: 5 minutes. It can be used multiple times
before it expires.
Clearing| Choose to delete one/ all used time-limited codes. Validity
period: 24 hours. Once entered on the lock, one/all used time-limited codes
are deleted.
Custom| To set/generate a custom code, your phone must be within 5
meters of the lock if not paired with the gateway.
Note: For security reasons, temporary passwords are invisible once set, so please remember the temporary codes you set.
Set Fingerprints (up to 100)
- Tap Member Management→Admin→Add Fingerprint→Follow the on-screen instructions to add a fingerprint.
To recognize your fingerprints better:
- Make sure the fingerprint sensor and your finger are clean and dry.
- Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor. Move your finger around to capture different parts of it.
Add Card (up to 100)
- Tap Member Management→Admin→Add Card→Follow the on-screen instructions to add a card.
Auto Lock & Remote Unlock
- Settings→Auto Lock Delay (Change the interval from 5s-30min as needed)
- Settings→Remote Unlock (Gateway Required)
Add Member
- The homeowner taps Me→Home Management Home→Add Member→ Tap Copy/Messages→Send the invitation code to the recipient.
- The recipient taps Me→Home Management a Home and enters the invitation code.
- Once the recipient is a home member, you can change the family role of the recipient.
- Common member: Use device, use smart setting.
- Administrator: Manage device and room, manage smart settings, manage members.
Basic Operations
- Unlock the Door
- Option 1: Light up the keypad first, then enter the passcode you’ve set and press the # key to unlock the door. For example: 146585#
- Option 2: Unlock the door with your fingerprint.
- Option 3: Swipe the IC card to unlock the door.
- Option 4: Use the mechanical key.
- Option 5: Unlock your door with voice commands using Alexa or Google Home (Gateway Required).
- Option 6: Unlock the door via the App.
- Option 7: Remotely unlock the door via App, if the gateway is paired.
- Lock the Door
- Option 1: Touch the # key to lock the door.
- Option 2: Use the mechanical key.
- Option 3: Lock the door via the App.
- Option 4: Enable auto-lock in the App, the door automatically locks after the set time.
- Option 5: Remotely lock the door via App, if the gateway is paired.
How to Reset the Lock
- Method A:
- Touch and light up the keypad first, then remove one battery from the compartment, wait for 3 seconds and put it back in, the keypad lights up.
- Press and hold the double locking button for 10-15 seconds until you hear the voice prompt “Initialization successful”, the reset is complete.
- Method B:
- Remove the batteries from the battery compartment.
- Remove the 3 screws from the back panel.
- Insert the batteries into the battery compartment.
- Press and hold the reset button on the circuit board until you hear the voice prompt “Initialization successful”, the reset is complete.
- Note: Keep the cable connected and the batteries properly installed.
Smart Home Integration
Enable the Gateway
For remote control, add the lock to the App first, and then proceed with the
steps below.
- Step 1: Plug in the gateway, the blue indicator remains solid and the red indicator flashes slowly. (If not, press and hold the reset button of the gateway for about 10 seconds until the blue indicator remains solid and the red indicator flashes slowly.)
- Step 2: Add the Gateway to the App (Pic 1-5). Once the Gateway is successfully added, the red indicator of the Gateway stops flashing and remains solid.
- Step 3: Pair the gateway with your smart lock (Pic 6-9).
Notes:
- Only supporting a 2.4GHz WiFi network, the Gateway enables you to remotely control your lock via the Smart Life App.
- For best performance, place the Gateway within 5m/16ft from the smart lock and router.
- Note: If you ignored the step 3, you can follow the steps below. Find the gateway on the homepage of the Smart Life App→Tap Gateway→Add device→Add existing Choose your smart lock→Wait for the gateway to establish a connection with the smart lock.
Enabling Amazon Alexa (Gateway Required)
- Step 1: Ensure that the lock and gateway are paired, then enable Remote Unlock in the lock Settings.
- Step 2: Tap Me→Alexa, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
- Step 3: Enable Unlock by App and Unlock by voice in the Alexa App Tap Locks→Select your lock→Tap the Settings icon→Enable Unlock by App and Unlock by voice.
Enabling Google Home (Gateway Required)
- Step 1: Pair the Gateway with the lock first, then enable Remote Voice Unlock and set a 4-6 digit security code. Google will ask you for this security code when you unlock your door using voice commands.
- Step 2: Tap Google Assistant, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
FAQs
How to lock or unlock the door?| Refer to the Basic Operations Lock the Door &
Unlock the Door ( Page 17)
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How can I share access to the lock with my family and friends?| Refer to the
part “Add Member” for details. (Page16)
How to set/change the Admin passcode?| Go to Member Management Admin Code
. (Make sure the Bluetooth is on and your phone is within 5 meters of the
lock).
How to enter the passcode on the keypad?| Touch and light up the keypad, then
enter the passcode you’ve set and press the# key to confirm.
Can the lock sound be muted?| Stand near the lock, turn on your phone’s
Bluetooth and open the App, tap Settings Lock Volume Mute
How to prevent prying eyes?| Simply add extra digits before or after
your real passcode and the smart lock will still unlock.
How to double lock your door?| Press and hold the double locking button
for 5 seconds, the door is double locked.
How to cancel double locking?| Short press the double locking button or
unlock the door by turning the knob/ using the admin App/ admin passcode/
mechanical key.
How to pair the lock with the gateway?| Please refer to the manual in
the Gateway box for detailed steps, or contact Customer Service for
assistance.
How to enable remote unlock?| 1. Add the gateway to the Smart Life App
and pair your lock with the gateway.
2. On the App homepage, tap Settings Turn on Remote Unlock & Remote Voice Unlock .
Smart Lock Table
| Model | Unlocking Methods |
|---|---|
| App |
(Up to 100)
| Fingerprint
(Up to 100)
| IC Cards
(Up to 100)
| Keys
Y4-BF| | | | |
Customer Service
All Hornbill products come with lifetime support. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
- Toll free: 1-877-760-4361
- Mon-Sun: 12 pm-8 pm, 9 pm-6 am (EDT)
- Email: [email protected].
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Documents / Resources
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