Feature additions via updates

Firmware updates are a recurring theme in longer-term coverage, including improvements like a Wi-Fi toggle, better Wi-Fi stability, reduced power usage, and privacy tweaks like masking passcode entry.

At least one long-term reviewer highlighted meaningful feature additions via updates, such as unlocking directly from a live-view screen on supported cameras, improving day-to-day usability.

Updates and modular add-ons are central to the product strategy: reviewers cite bug fixes via firmware and the ability to swap Wi-Fi/Z-Wave/Zigbee modules with Matter support discussed as a future upgrade path.

At least one review notes that Aqara has expanded passcode controls over time (more granular periodic schedules), suggesting ongoing firmware and app improvements.

Firmware and app updates are referenced as meaningful, with some reported fixes and ongoing feature improvements. Several reviewers still caution against buying purely on promised future integrations, even though SwitchBot appears active in updates.

Firmware updates and software-driven features are commonly mentioned (adding or refining behaviors like Magic Shake, sensor-based auto-lock, and general stability). A caution appears in some user-feedback sections that updates or configuration changes can occasionally introduce issues, so keeping alignment and settings correct matters.

Firmware updates and future-facing standards are frequently referenced, including ongoing updates, Aliro readiness, and platform-driven improvements. A few reviewers mention update friction in some apps, suggesting the manufacturer app may be the smoother path at times.

Firmware or feature updates are referenced mainly during setup, with some users noting initial update friction; once updated, the lock generally runs smoothly and app features remain stable.

Firmware and software updates are mentioned as part of ownership, with reviewers recommending keeping the Schlage app available for updates and settings. Some hope updates improve behavior such as battery longevity and code syncing.

Several reviewers referenced firmware/app updates (or promised updates) aimed at improving setup reliability and usability, suggesting the experience can change over time.

Several reviews mention firmware updates through the app and suggest future updates could improve app polish, notification behavior, and integration depth.

Firmware updates can add features and improve stability over time, and several reviewers cite meaningful improvements after updates. The update process can be more manual than expected (download to phone, transfer over Bluetooth).

Z-Wave Plus versions cite over-the-air firmware update capability, but overall functionality remains intentionally minimalist and still depends on the hub ecosystem.

Firmware and future features come up often: reviewers mention updates and the expectation of expanded Thread/Matter capabilities, but also express frustration with delays or minor app update bugs like progress reporting.

Multiple sources reference future feature enablement (notably Matter/Thread), but several hands-on reviews report firmware update friction or calibration bugs, suggesting software maturity and updates meaningfully affect the experience.

At least one reviewer notes an initial firmware update during setup; other coverage raises concerns that Chamberlain has historically changed features or added paywalls post-launch.