eufy FamiLock S3 Max Smart Lock with Palm Vein Recognition – Keyless Entry Door Lock for Front Door, 3-in-1 Wi-Fi Keypad Deadbolt+ 2K HDR Camera+ Doorbell, ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, Rear Lock Video Screen

UPDATE: Turned out GREAT! You *CAN* duplicate keys and it offers so much smarts!
This product turned out to be ***really impressive**** and great!It’s a unique marvel of multiple products in one device: smart lock with keypad, palm reading, physical key, connected doorbell, digital peephole AND security camera with AI.If you struggle to record your hands, I have a suggestion. See video (uploaded low res for privacy). Start with your fingers on the sensor at the same angle of the palm reader (top of device) and slowly raise your hand while keeping the same angle vs the reader. At some point it will register/recognize it. This process became super simple for the whole family to register all hands. At the location it recognizes the palm you can then make a mark on the door frame with a pencil to help you remember the exact location and angle to use next time. Simple and easy.Also, I read information on the product page, and some reviews likely repeating the page info, that you cannot duplicate the keys “for security reasons”. ***BUT*** it turns out you can copy the keys as I did at the local hardware store, nothing different to other keys out there. This may seem like an issue but for us it was crucial to have the reassurance that we can each have a physical key to open the lock in an emergency if the battery or motor fails (it hasn’t). So yes you can easily copy the keys  (they include 2 with the device).The smart notifications detecting people at the door and recordings you can watch from anywhere and the autolock, state update and temporal passwords are already worth the price.On my first review, I was distressed that it required calling customer support to get the round faceplate to install on the door and that the customer support was not easy to reach. However customer support did reach out and did all they could to help me get the round faceplates quickly. Kudos to the eufy team!I encourage eufy to improve the product and communication in a number ow ways to make it even more awesome:Have better information on keys being able to be duplicated if needed, nothing to fear as every other similar lock out there will let you do that and this is an asset that could turn customers away fearing only 2 keys are included. Also, try to include all the right hardware in the box to avoid the issue of extra calls. Finally better support training to resolve and escalate things quickly.Overall, a great impressive product and team and I look forward to keeping using this device and learning more about the ways Eufy innovates in this space.

Palm scan entry is a true game changer
I absolutely love this Eufy FamiLock S3 Max. I have used other smart locks before, but this one immediately stood out and became a no-return purchase for me.The palm vein recognition is the real differentiator. You walk up, raise your palm, and the door unlocks. No keys. No codes. No phone. It just works. Once you experience it, it is hard to go back, especially when your hands are full. We have multiple users set up, including my wife and me, and it recognizes each of us quickly and consistently.I also love the built-in camera and doorbell. When someone rings the doorbell, there is a screen on the back of the lock so you can see who is outside without using a peephole. It feels thoughtful and very well designed.Being part of the Eufy ecosystem with the HomeBase makes everything seamless. The video quality is clear, the app is easy to use, and the overall system feels solid and secure.There are a lot of smart locks on the market, but the palm scan feature is what sold me. It is simple, fast, and genuinely useful in real life.

The eufy FamiLock S3 has been a huge upgrade for me, especially after returning the Lockin Veno. Assembly was surprisingly simple and frustration-free. Everything fit together intuitively, and the instructions were clear enough that I had the lock fully installed and running in far less time than I expected.What really sets the FamiLock S3 apart from the Veno is the feature set. The responsiveness of the fingerprint reader, the smoothness of the touchscreen, and the overall build quality all feel a step above. The app integration is cleaner too, with faster updates and more reliable notifications. After dealing with connection hiccups and slower response times on the Veno, this lock feels like a breath of fresh air.Another big draw for me was eufy’s strong security reputation. Their focus on privacy and local data processing gave me a lot more confidence in choosing a smart lock that would actually protect my home without sending data who-knows-where. It’s reassuring to know the company behind the product takes security seriously.Overall, the FamiLock S3 has been easy to set up, easy to use, and packed with thoughtful improvements over the lock it replaced. I’m genuinely glad I made the switch.

Its nice and has all the key features such as the video camera, doorbell & passcode. If you forget to recharge or run out of battery you can use a key to unlock as well.

Love this lock and it does work as advertised however I removed a star due to the time it takes to unlock, the recognition of the palm is slow, slower than they advertise by far.