Wyze Palm Lock - Released 9/16/2025

[Crease]

@haticK

I replaced the original lock with the Palm Lock. Is there any reason to continue using the Lock Gateway?

I don’t have the original Wyze Lock, but my understanding is that it uses the Gateway for its Wi-Fi connection (so that it can communicate with Wyze servers over the Internet). Since Palm Lock connects via Wi-Fi, I don’t think your Gateway is serving any useful purpose if you’re no longer using Wyze Lock.

@carverofchoice

do you have to implement it before you shut down the old Wi-Fi network while it is still connected to the previous Wi-Fi and going to the cloud and back to your app, or does it work by connecting directly to Bluetooth and updating the network information even though the device doesn’t currently have internet because the old router is already gone?

The latter would also be my guess, just based on what I’m seeing in the app. Kyle didn’t really dive into that during the unboxing video, but if I navigate from the Palm Lock’s home screen to its  Settings ➜ Device Info ➜ Network I get the Change Network screen that starts walking me through the process. The next screen starts looking for my lock like the regular Bluetooth setup, so I imagine that’s how it does the Wi-Fi hand-off when you start the setup without having the Palm Lock connected in the first place.

@carverofchoice

I hope so, and I also hope that they will do something similar for already released products to back add support for it.

That’s what I’m wondering, too, because it’s something people have asked for for a long time.

This way requires physically pressing a button on the Palm Lock to put it into the right mode for the new Wi-Fi connection, so this might not be the solution that some people have been asking for, particularly those people whose cameras are mounted high and require ladders to access. For easily-accessible cameras, and other Wi-Fi devices, though, I imagine this could have some merit.

I think it really makes sense to start it with a lock product, too. I’m thinking here about situations like rental properties where an owner might want to reset the Wi-Fi SSID and password and then would also need to update the smart lock’s connection as a consequence. It’ll be interesting to see how this rolls out.

@carverofchoice

Is that anti only for a single peep, or does it also work for @peepeep ?

I choose to believe that it will protect me from all the peeps.

@carverofchoice

I basically responded something along the lines of how you can enter random numbers before and after the actual code to make it really long

The actual code can be long-ish, too. Kyle kept saying “four-digit code” in the video, and I think the third-party integration to Amazon Alexa forces a 4-digit PIN, but the actual lock itself and the Google Home integration appear to allow 4-to-8-digit PINs, so I’ve chosen something longer in the Wyze app for those.

@carverofchoice

I would really love if they would integrate the lock and keypad with the security system, both the HMS and cam unlimited Pro so that it could automatically arm and disarm the system

I don’t use either, but I agree for the reasons you stated. That would give everything more of a comprehensive smart home security system feel. What about Home Assistant, though? (I still haven’t gotten into that.)

@jefkelle

What key way cylinder does the lock have? Is it compatible with Schlage or Kwik locks?

I don’t know if the cylinder is completely compatible, but a Schlage SC1 key seems to easily fit the keyway.

Welcome to the Forum, @jefkelle!

@carverofchoice

How hard would it be for a user to replace the included keyhole cylinder?

We actually invited a professional locksmith to rekey the lock and are happy to report that it works.

Good to know. I’ve been wondering about that, too.