Smart lock companies have been experimenting more and more in recent years. The best smart locks are incorporating fingerprint scanners and NFC chips for tech like Apple HomeKey, and there’s even ones that support facial recognition. Then there’s the TCL D1 Pro Palm Vein Smart Lock — which, as that name suggests, lets you scan your palm print for authentication.
Sometimes such technology can feel like a gimmick. Is it, or does the TCL D1 Pro actually make for a compelling new way to get inside your home? TCL D1 Pro: Price and Release Date The TCL D1 Pro, which seems to have the full name “TCL D1 Pro Palm Vein Smart Lock,” was released in the fall of 2024, and is available on Amazon for $199.99.
TCL D1 Pro: Design and Installation Like most non-retrofit smart locks, the TCL D1 Pro is made up of two main components. There’s an exterior part that’s installed on the outside of your door, and has the palm sensor built into it, and there’s the interior portion, which has a thumb latch and hides the battery. Installing the lock is a relatively simple affair, though that’s from the perspective of someone who has installed and uninstalled over a dozen smart locks over the years.
You’ll start by removing your current lock, including the deadbolt, after which the door will essentially just have a hole in it. You’ll then install the deadbolt that comes with the D1 Pro, attach the exterior component to the door using the mounting plate and included screws, and then s.
