About the Danalock V2:
Your Danalock V2 controls the lock on your door.
Your Danalock controls the lock on your door. By pressing the middle of the Danalock, twisting it, or by using the free app you can lock or unlock without ever having to use a key again.
Electro mechanical lock classification
The DANALOCV2-X is categorized as an electro mechanical lock for operation on the inside of a door instead of a pure mechanical wrings. The locks incorporates an electromechanically operated motor for opening and closing the door based on either a finger press (from the inside) or a secure locking/unlocking command transmitted over a radio communication interface.
The DANALOCK is designed for installation and use to the following electro mechanical lock classification standard EN 14846. (N/A is Not Applicable for DANALOCK as these classifications are dependent of the actual door and striking plate where DANALOCK is mounted):
Q: is the Danalock waterproof?
A: No the Danalock is made to be mounted on the inside of a front door.
Q: How many degrees can the Danalock turn?
A: The Danalock can turn 1080 degrees or 3 full turns.
Q: Does the Danalock work on a door with a 3 Point Locking System?
A: Yes. Just lift up the handle when the Danalock is locking. You don't need to hold the handle when the door is unlocked.
Q: Is everything I need included in the box?
A: YES, in the box you find the tools, guides, lock etc.
Please note: On some doors you need a small Phillips screwdriver, two pliers or a cutting tool nearby.
Does the Danalock fit my door?
Q: How do I know what kind of door lock I have?
A: The Danalock is made to fit almost any door, but the way it is mounted on the door depends on the door lock. We have devided the different door locks in three groups: The SCANDI, EURO and US door locks.
Click on the picture of the lock that looks most like the one on your door and go to the right installation guide:
Q: What if my door open outwards?
A: If your scandinavian door opens outwards you normally can’t fit a Danalock V2 on the door.
Click here to open a pdf file with the solution.
This is typically done by drilling two holes with thread cut under the tailpiece.
You can also take your old cylinder to a locksmith and get him to modify the cylinder so it fits a Danalock.
Q: Can I use my old key if I have a Profile cylinder?
A: The Danalock comes with an adjustable profile cylinder with a set of keys included.
Danalock security
Strongest security
The Danalock V2 is the most secure smartlock in the market and it uses AES256, the most advanced encryption method for transfering data and TPM – Trusted Platform Module to store encryption keys. This means that it is impossible to hack your Danalock or the Danalock server.
Only one owner
You own your Danalock. For security reasons there can only be one owner of a Danalock. You decide who have access and when - and for how long. See more under Share Access.
The Danalock app is compatible with iPhone and Android:
Compatible iOS Devices
The danalock app requires iOS 8.0 or later:
iPhone 4S
iPhone 5
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5s
iPhone 6
iPhone 6+
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s+
iPhone 7
The app works perfectly on all iPads, but will be sized for iPhones.
Notice: If you get a new Smartphone you don't have to set up the your Danalock again, just download the Danalock app and login with your user profile.
Compatible Android Devices
The Danalock app is compatible with all recent Android phones equipped with Bluetooth 4.0, Android 5 (lollipop), Android 6 (Marshmallow) or Android 7,1 (Nougat):
LG Nexus 4
LG Nexus 5
LG Nexus 6
LG G2
HTC One
HTC One M8
Motorola Moto X
Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Motorola Moto G
The app will be available for android mid June
Q: Can I delete keys if I lose my phone?
A: You have several options to delete the connection from a user/phone, to the Danalock.
Option 1: Download the Danalock app on your smartphone, log in with your credentials and delete the lock from the list.
Option 2: Use the online solution at my.danalock.com, log in with your credentials, and remove the connection.
About the Danalock app
Guided setup via app
When you have downloaded and installed the Danalock app on your Smartphone, you’ll have to create a user profile. you’ will use this profile each time you log in.
Choose a user name and a password and press the green arrow.
Now you’re ready to connect with the Danalock.
Press ”Menu” and then the ”Add lock” icon. You will now be taken on a guided tour to finetune and auto calibrate your lock. You won’t be needing a manual, each step will be thoroughly explained.
Click to read all about the Danalock app.
After completing the set-up, your Danalock will be represented by a big ring with a split in the middle.
This is your keychain. Here you collect all your Danalock accesses.
Q: My iPhone 6 doesn't update my keys, what can I do?
A: Try closing and then restart the app. If this doesnt work please delete and install the app again.
Q: When turning the lock manually the new status does not show in the activity log in the app?
A: When turning the Danalock manually the status will change in the app, so the right status is reflected on the keychain screen, but it will not be shown in the log. Unlocking or locking the Danalock via the app will always show up in the log.
The Danalock installation
On www.danalock.com/guides you’ll find installation guides that fast and easy helps you through the installation of your Danalock.
Download the free Danalock app on App Store or Google Play to complete the setup of the Danalock.
Q: How do I install my Danalock?
A: Click here to find video guides and installation manuals.
Q: How difficult is it to install the Danalock?
A: It only require few skills to install a Danalock. Click here to find video guides and installation manuals.
The app has a settings-wizard that helps you through each step of setting up the Danalock.
Q: is the Danalock mounted on the outside?
A: the Danalock is mounted on the inside - the outside of your door stays the same.
Battery lifetime and change of batteries
The batteries have an average lifetime of approx. one year depending on the usage, e.g. less than a year if the Danalock is connected to a gateway.
You will recieve warnings when the batteries are running low, and it is easy to buy new ones on the Danalock webshop or at a local Danalock retailer.
To change the batteries you gently click off the lid with a small flathead screwdriver, unscrew the two small philips-screws that holds the battery pin.
Share access
You are the sole owner of your Danalock.
If you want others to have access to your home, you just create and send access-keys. This is easily done via Danalock user profile, SMS or email.
You can grant permanent, recurrent, or temporary access in the Danalock app by pressing ”Menu” and then ”Lock users”.
You can choose to recieve a notification when the user accepts your invitation and whenever your lock is used.
Q: Say that I have a contractor knocking at my homedoor when I´m at work, Can I share a new key with him remotely instantly?
A: Yes you can always send a key via Sms or Email to grant access to a guest.
Q: Say you are at work and your child comes home from school and unlocks the door. Can you get an notification of that in your phone?
A: If both phones are connected to the internet, the owner/administrator of the lock will receive a notification, when the guest user (the child) opens the door with the App.
24/7 activity log
Each time you or others use the Danalock it will be logged with date and time. You can choose to recieve a notification each time somebody uses your Danalock, so you always know who is in your home and when.
Q: When turning the lock manually the new status does not show in the activity log in the app?
A: When turning the Danalock manually the status will change in the app, so the right status is reflected on the keychain screen, but it will not be shown in the log. Unlocking or locking the Danalock via the app will always show up in the log.
Auto lock timer
Set your Danalock to lock automatically after you have unlocked your door. This way you never have to remember to lock your door after unlocking it.
Auto unlock
With auto unlock activated, coming home is as easy as it gets. The GEO location determines your position when you enter the auto unlock zone approx. 50 - 1000 meters (164 - 3281 feet) from your Danalock and unlocks your door when you get in Bluetooth range 0 - 5 meters (0 - 16,4 feet) from your door.
You have to leave the unlock zone completely and return to auto unlock your door. The Bluetooth range and the GEO locations accuracy depend on the Smartphone model and local conditions. This can not be adjusted in the Danalock app.
Notice that you might experience interference from other Bluetooth devices when you enter Bluetooth range causing your auto unlock to fail.
If it is possible you can choose to disconnect all other Bluetooth devices 5 meters from your current Danalock installation.
Having Wi-Fi or SGM turned on will help improve the location accuracy significantly.
Force unlock (Euro version only)
Uniquely the Danalock offers this feature for doors without a handle on the outside. With this function activated you can press the ”Force unlock” symbol on your keychain screen making the Danalock hold the door latch back for a periode, so you easily can push the door open.
Smart home setup
You have the oppertunity to connect the Danalock with different Smart home control systems like Z-Wave, Nest, and Harmony. Follow the different guides to the various control systems and expand the control of your home.
Read more under Danalock and Gateways
About Danalock and Bluetooth
The Danalock app is connected with the lock via Bluetooth, which generally has a range of 0 - 5 meters from your Danalock depending on the Smartphone model and area conditions.
Notice that you might experience interference from other Bluetooth devices. If it is possible you can choose to disconnect all other Bluetooth devices 5 meters from your current Danalock installation.
Apple products will typically be ranked higher than other Bluetooth devices.
Stand in front of the Danalock while you install and set up the app.
Lost connection
If your key-connections in your Danalock app gets lost or are grey try disconnect and the re-connect Bluetooth on your Smartphone.
If that doesn't work you can log out of the Danalock app and then log in again.
Hook Danalock up with Harmony
If you have a Harmony hub you can login on your Harmony account and choose what should happen when the lock has been latched and unlatched.
Danalock in the Nest
Pressing the ”Nest” icon opens up the Nest website, where you can sign in to integrate your Danalock in your Nest devices.
Save Battery life
You can set your gateway system to poll with a specific interval but polling may not be necessary very often, as the Danalock device will report any status changes to the gateway system autonomously.
About Danalock and Gateways
As the Danalock is a fully Z-Wave Plus certified product, the support of the Danalock isn’t a matter of whether the Danalock supports the gateway, but a matter of the gateway supports the Danalock, you will have to contact your gateway supplier for an answer.
Danalock and Airbnb
Danalock is co-working with Airbnb, and many destinations have Danalocks, making it easy to get access to a place.
Click to see the full Danalock Airbnb app explanation.
If you wish to give your ownership of the Danalock to somebody else you’ll have to delete the lock in the Danalock app. That is done by pressing ”Menu” and then ”Delete lock” at the bottom of the screen.
The new owner now has to download the app, create a user profile and connect to the Danalock again, as explained under ”Guided setup via app”.
Delete lock
