Fingerprint recognition is so last year: You can unlock your front door with a simple wave of your hand with a Philips 5000 Series lock.
This premium lock uses touchless palm scanning to identify you by your veins. It also offers Wi-Fi connectivity, app controls and auto-locking features to modernize your front door for just $212.49 (MSRP $279.99). Oh, and if you want, you can use a physical key as well, you luddite!
Philips 5000 Series lock deal: Palm scanning and more
There’s something deeply humbling about standing outside your own house, digging through your pockets, bags or the world’s most overstuffed keychain while carrying groceries and trying not to drop your iPhone.
The Philips 5000 Series palm recognition lock eliminates that entire experience.
Instead of fumbling with keys or typing in codes on a touchy touchscreen, this incredibly smart lock uses contactless palm vein recognition to unlock your door. You just hold out your hand, and the system scans the unique vein pattern beneath your skin to provide you with secure access.
That means no touching a keypad, no fingerprints smeared across a screen, and no desperately trying to remember whether your PIN is your birthday, your old Wi-Fi password or your dog’s adoption date.
The Philips 5000 Series lock also features a grab-and-go sensor that automatically detects your approaching hand, making the whole thing feel surprisingly seamless in everyday use.
Advanced features every smart lock should have
And because this is a proper smart lock — not a gimmicky sci-fi gadget — it includes Wi-Fi connectivity built directly into the lock itself. That means you can remotely control access, check lock status, receive notifications and manage everything through the Philips Home Access app (available for both iOS and Android) without needing a separate hub.
The lock offers support for Alexa and Google Assistant, along with auto-locking and one-touch locking, so you’re not left wondering whether you actually locked the door after leaving home.
Security-wise, Philips went beyond basic convenience features. The lock stores biometric data directly on the device with on-device encryption, includes a backup anti-peep PIN keypad. It also features a door position sensor for additional awareness.
Plus, installation feels refreshingly reasonable. It replaces a standard deadbolt with no wiring required, so you don’t need to turn your entryway into a project just to install it. The only thing missing, really, is HomeKit support.
Save on a Philips 5000 Series palm recognition lock
This feels less like a novelty and more like one of those upgrades that make everyday life smoother almost immediately.
Get the Philips 5000 Series palm recognition lock for $212.49 (MSRP $279.99).
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