In China, Thailand or Vietnam, many doors of flats and houses open with a code, a fingerprint or a phone. No more keys to lose or to have copied.
Over there
The lock has a keypad, sometimes a fingerprint reader, and connects to an app over Wi-Fi. You can give a temporary code to a guest or a delivery person, and know who came in.
In France
These locks are sold, but they are rarely fitted, especially in homes rented by the night or by the month, where handing over keys is a real headache.
The idea for the Passerelle
- A locksmith or an installer in France can find a manufacturer in China and offer fitting and maintenance.
- An Asian manufacturer can find distributors and installers in France.
To check before you start
- A device that communicates by radio (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) must meet European rules for radio equipment, including cybersecurity, and carry the CE marking: ask the DGCCRF (French consumer protection authority).
- Insurers often require certified locks to cover a burglary: check with your insurer before fitting.
- Always plan a way to open the door if the battery or the network fails (spare key, backup power).
For information only (page of 27/10/2026): this information does not engage the responsibility of Passerelle France-Asie. Rules change and depend on your situation: before you start, check with the official body mentioned.