[SmartRent] Phone app not working today. I repeatedly get a message, “Failed to unlock”

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Mark Koebrick
1 month ago In SmartRent
Phone app not working today. I repeatedly get a message, “Failed to unlock”

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Henry Adams

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1 month ago

Hi there! I understand you're seeing a "Failed to unlock" error message on your SmartRent app on your iPhone running iOS 18.6. Let’s work together to get this sorted out.

To start, can you tell me a bit more?
- Are you trying to unlock a door or device through the app?
- Has this error just started today, or has it happened before?
- Have you tried any steps to fix it already, like restarting the app or your phone?

In the meantime, here are some initial troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Check Internet Connection: Ensure your iPhone has a stable internet connection—Wi-Fi or cellular. Unstable connections could cause unlock attempts to fail.

2. Close and Reopen the SmartRent App: Double-click the Home button or swipe up (depending on your iPhone model) to view recent apps, then swipe the SmartRent app off the screen to close it. Reopen it and try again.

3. Restart Your iPhone: Hold the side button and either volume button until the power off slider appears, slide to power off, and after the phone is off, hold the side button again to turn it back on.

4. Check Bluetooth Settings: Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your iPhone, as some unlock functions rely on Bluetooth connectivity.

5. Ensure the SmartRent App is Updated: Open the App Store, tap your profile, and check for updates to the SmartRent app. If available, update it.

If you’ve already tried these or if the problem continues, let me know, and we can look into account settings, door/device status, or other advanced steps.

How does that sound? Would you like me to guide you through any of the above steps in more detail?

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Mark Koebrick
1 month ago

Phone app not working today. I repeatedly get a message, “Failed to unlock”

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1 month ago

Thanks for sharing the issue again. Since you’re experiencing the “Failed to unlock” message on the SmartRent app today, and there’s no new search data indicating a known widespread problem, let’s dig a little deeper together.

Have you already tried the basic steps like closing and reopening the app, checking your internet and Bluetooth, and restarting your iPhone? Also, are you seeing this error with all locks or just a specific one?

One possibility is a temporary communication glitch between your phone and the lock system. Here's what I'd suggest next:

1. Log Out and Log In Again: Sometimes, re-authenticating the app can fix permission or session issues. Open SmartRent app, go to settings or your profile, log out, then log back in.

2. Clear Cache/Data: While iOS apps don’t allow a direct cache clear, deleting the app and reinstalling it often clears any lingering data hiccups.

3. Check for Firmware or Lock Updates: If you have access, verify that the locks themselves are online and up to date. Sometimes lock firmware issues can cause unlock failures.
<br4. Try Another Device: If possible, try logging into the app on a different device to see if the issue persists.

If these don’t help, please let me know what you see after trying them, and also whether the problem is with multiple locks or only one. We can also check your account status or escalate to our technical team if needed.

Does that sound good? I’m here to help walk you through any of these steps.

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