Double-Sided Outdoor Smart Locks: Buyer Checklist

A double-sided outdoor smart lock selection begins with the intended installation. Identify which panel faces the weather, where the rear panel sits and whether either side receives direct sun or rain. A covered entrance, an open gate and an exposed door need separate descriptions in the RFQ.

GwayLock positions its outdoor series around double-sided waterproof and sun-protection design. Treat that wording as a design description that needs confirmation for the selected version and exposure. The public CB1, CB2 and CB3 records do not provide an IP rating, numerical operating-temperature range or model-specific environmental test report.

Send an annotated door photo and a short site description rather than the word outdoor alone. Ask the supplier to respond to the proposed location and identify any restrictions. Do not assume that the front and rear panels have identical protection simply because both are part of one lock.

If an IP claim is proposed, ask for the report identifying the tested model and version, the rating, the tested assembly and its installation conditions. IEC 60529 addresses classification of protection provided by enclosures. A reference to this standard alone does not establish a rating for a CB model.

For sun exposure, request evidence relevant to the proposed materials, finish and assembly. IEC 60068-2-5 addresses simulated solar exposure and weathering tests. Its scope is a useful reference for a discussion with the supplier or laboratory; citing it does not show that a particular lock has passed a test.

Ask the supplier to explain the connection between the report specimen and the quoted lock, including front and rear panels, seals, optional camera or face module and any version differences. If the evidence is unavailable or the configuration differs, record that gap before deciding whether further evaluation is needed.

Protection review and mechanical fit should use the same proposed configuration. For CB1, CB2 and CB3, the published door thickness is 50–100 mm, but that range does not replace panel drawings or an installation check. Ask for mounting centers, panel dimensions, fasteners, cable routing and the selected lock-body drawing.

Review the strike, handing, clearances and any installation seals with the installer. Ask which components are included and which must be supplied locally. Agree on the approved mounting method before sampling; modifications to the door or assembly should be reviewed with the supplier instead of assumed to preserve the documented protection.

The three CB records list a 4200 mAh lithium-ion battery. They do not establish battery runtime at your site, charging limits or an operating-temperature rating. Request the battery specification, charging instructions and applicable environmental limits for the supplied version. Describe the planned access frequency, network setup and video use so battery expectations can be discussed against that configuration.

Use a short evidence register before placing the bulk order. Keep the installation proposal, supplier response, report references and unresolved questions together. Define who will review each gap and what written evidence is needed to close it.