Bluetooth

Bluetooth control is commonly reliable for nearby operation and is central for some ecosystem integrations; it can also be slower than Wi-Fi/Thread in certain smart-home workflows.

Bluetooth control is typically quick and responsive, and several reviewers note it can feel faster than hub-based control; it also underpins proximity features like Auto-Unlock on many configurations.

Bluetooth is the default direct connection and usually works reliably within range, though initial connections can take a few seconds. Binding to an Aqara hub can shift more traffic to Zigbee and feel snappier for remote tasks.

Bluetooth is required for initial setup and enrolling faces/fingerprints; it usually works, though some reviewers reported short connection windows or limited range (and noted the use of older Bluetooth versions).

Bluetooth is central for local control and for linking the lock to the Wi-Fi bridge and keypad. Some reviewers report limited range or scenarios where Bluetooth is required for certain settings, even when the lock is otherwise connected via Wi-Fi through the bridge.