Best Apple Home Key Lock of 2025 | ThorBolt X1 Review

Stephen Robles โ€ข June 15, 2025
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Making technology more useful for everyone ๐Ÿ“บ Video and podcast creator with over 15 years in tech journalism. Hosts Primary Tech Show with Jason Aten, frequently found in the top 100 tech shows in Apple Podcasts.

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ThorBolt X1 might just be the best-value HomeKey smart lock for Apple usersโ€”packed with Thread, fingerprint sensor, and a hidden keypad, all for just $130. I walk through the install, HomeKit setup, and real-world usage with iPhone, Apple Watch, and family members in mind. ๐Ÿ”’ Get Thorbolt X1 on Amazon https://geni.us/dmqs Schlage Encode Plus with Home Key https://geni.us/TEhEpF Level Lock+ with Home Key https://geni.us/jxT56P Yale Assure Lock 2 https://geni.us/zBte Aqara U100 Lock https://geni.us/jMDO4 ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ My tech podcast, Primary Technology: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ๐Ÿ“ฒ My Favorite iPhone Accessories AirPods Pro 2 (on Sale!) https://geni.us/R8s79dB Best MagSafe Battery | Anker Qi2 https://geni.us/AhPC Favorite 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger https://geni.us/4PBW1w My 2-in-1 Travel Charger https://geni.us/twyK AirPods 4 with ANC https://geni.us/f5xhUl0 Multi USB-C Charger with Find My https://geni.us/qHAMwS Favorite Power Bank with Built-In Cable https://geni.us/KcDLzl Car Charger with Retractable Cable https://geni.us/DUeO MagSafe Car Charger https://geni.us/g7jgja Best HomeKit Lock with Home Key https://geni.us/kI9o2kl ๐Ÿ  Full List of My Smart Home Devices https://beard.fm/homekit โญ๏ธ Join the Shortcuts community and support this channel! https://create.beard.fm ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Try Riverside today, it's what I use to record all my podcasts! https://beard.fm/riverside ๐Ÿ’ป Final Cut Plugins and Effects from MotionVFX https://mvfx.co/StephenRobles ๐ŸŒŽ Follow me on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenrobles.com Threads: https://threads.net/@stephenrobles Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephenrobles Chapters โžก 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Installation 01:50 Add to Apple Home 03:19 Set Up Keypad Codes 03:54 Unlocking Methods 05:06 Adding Fingerprints 06:13 Definitely Change This 07:07 Connectivity 07:37 Apple TV Home Hub 08:30 Worth It? ๐Ÿ›’ My Film Gear: Sony A7 IV (Main Camera) https://geni.us/PA1Qd (Amazon) Sigma 35mm (Main Lens) https://geni.us/YqQpgtx (Amazon) Sennhesier MKH416 (Video Mic) https://geni.us/VxF1g (Amazon) Aputure Amaran 200x (Key Light) https://geni.us/2KY3GV (Amazon) Light Dome III (Soft Box) https://geni.us/Rt08x (Amazon) Earthworks Ethos (Podcast Mic) https://geni.us/X7xC (Amazon) Podcast Mic Arm https://geni.us/5ydF0HM (Amazon) Sony a6400 (Top Down Camera) https://geni.us/VOyRX (Amazon) Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 (Top Down Lens) https://geni.us/lkuYqbH (Amazon) Elgato Key Light Air (Fill and Hair Lights) https://geni.us/UetzsS (Amazon) ATEM Mini Pro (My Switcher) https://geni.us/Dgiymx2 (Amazon) Rodecaster PRO II (Powers All Mics) https://geni.us/uMHZGgi (Amazon) Sound Devices MixPre-3 (Travel Sound Gear) https://geni.us/Nb6A4zo (Amazon) DISCLAIMER: I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Other links to third-party products and services may also be affiliate links.

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