What would a seamless smart lock and video doorbell routine look like?

[Luke_R]

I just installed a smart lock and a video doorbell, but I’m not sure if having them work together is actually useful or just a gimmick. My doorbell sees a delivery person walk away, but then the lock doesn’t automatically engage behind me when I grab the package. It feels like these two things should create a seamless routine, but right now they’re just separate gadgets on my phone.

[Paul.G]

I set them up and still mostly use them as two separate gadgets. The doorbell shows me deliveries, but the lock behind me never feels automatic enough to rely on.

[Scarlett_T]

I tried a rule: trigger the lock if the bell rings and nobody is at the door after 10 seconds. It happened once, then nothing consistent. Logs looked flaky.

[OliverT]

Is the real problem that we’re optimizing for a feeling of seamlessness rather than actual security?

[AdamBJ]

I drifted off topic for a bit, but then I came back to reality: when I stopped chasing perfect automation and just used the lock manually, the system felt calmer, like I wasn't chasing a gadget to do what my habit should.