Avia 4+

This is probably one of the best electronic handles for multipoint locks (If you are an iPhone user).

However: if the door is unlocked via internal knob the lock very occasionally does not register it has been unlocked and when the exterior lever is subsequently lifted up the door does not lock, with the possibility of leaving the house unlocked, if not checked.

This issue could be very easy fixed, as follows:

If the interior handle can be pushed down the door is definitely unlocked; so, if this action always sets the status of the lock to “unlocked” it would not matter if unlocking with the internal knob had not been detected and the door should always lock when the outside lever was lifted.

I have had the Avia Smart Lock for a week now and I must say compared to trying out other smart locks including the Yale Conexis L1, this lock is far superior and the feel of premium with the hardware but also the software is what you expect.

The Avia Smart Lock offers many features but the main notable one is the seamless connection to the Apple HomeKit framework. To date, I have had no issue operating this feature whether I’m connected to my Wi-Fi or 30 miles away remotely!

I would highly recommend anyone who is looking a smart lock or looking to change their smart lock to purchase the Avia Smart Lock! The team behind the technology has definitely paid a lot of attention to this product and therefore deserves a mention! Well done Avia Team!

We’ve had the Avia lock fitted for just over a week now. Having previously had a Yale Conexis L1, which was swiftly removed due to a failure which effectively locked us out of the house, to say the family was apprehensive was an understatement...

Fortunately, they needn’t have worried. The lock hardware is exceptionally high quality (paired it with a new Mila ProSecure stainless steel handle) and the iOS app is 100x better than the entirely inadequate garbage from Yale.

The thing that gained most buy-in was the manual key-override feature. It totally removes the anxiety many people have with using smart locks, and allows them to get comfortable with the idea of not using a physical key at their own pace.

In addition, the choice of using the Avia app, the Apple Home app, Siri, an Avia key fob (which is actually nice - not cheap and tacky) or unlock with a geofence means the lock is really suitable for everyone.

The only critical feedback I have is that whilst Apple HomeKit integration is great, support for other smart home platforms (such as Works with Google Assistant) is a must.