Smartlock company Loqed is considering subscription for cloud functions – update

The smart lock company Loqed is considering a monthly subscription for cloud functions that are currently free. Without that subscription, users cannot open or close the lock remotely.

Loqed emails 'a small group of customers' about the test, in which the company indicates that subscriptions are 'necessary' to give customers 'the same quality and to guarantee safety, also in the coming years'. By the way, it is not clear in the email itself that it is a test, only when the payment details are entered does the company indicate that it is a test. Several users and the company itself reported this on Gathering of Tweakers. Loqed says it will delete the payment details you entered.

According to the email, this concerns a subscription of 7.95 euros per month, although Loqed also says that amounts and subscriptions mentioned in the test are not treated as such. implemented. If the cloud subscription is indeed introduced, users without it will no longer be able to use current cloud features, such as Touch to Open, user management, remote lock control, activity log and smart home integrations. The lock can still be used via Bluetooth. Loqed currently sells one smart lock, the Touch Smart Lock, which Tweakers tested earlier this year.

Update, 1:15 PM: Loqed reports that the cloud subscription is in any case not will apply to current customers and apologizes for the method of testing.