Smart locks are perfect for keeping your home or business secure —but what if you need your smart lock to stay active, without deactivating after each use? Maybe you’re running a retail store during opening hours, managing a co-working space, or operating a small business where you want staff, clients, or deliveries to enter freely throughout the day. Having to unlock the door every single time can quickly become frustrating.

That’s where Keep Active mode changes the game. With just one tap in the Bold app, your Bold Smart Lock can stay unlocked for up to 24 hours. There’s no need to reactivate it each time, no interruption to your flow, and no fumbling with your phone or keys. This always open mode is designed for high-traffic situations, letting your smart lock stay unlocked without giving up control over when and how you secure your door.

Keep Active mode is available exclusively for Bold Business Account users, giving businesses more flexibility while keeping full control over access.

In this blog, you’ll discover what Keep Active mode is, why it’s especially valuable for business hours, how to enable it in seconds, and the many real-world situations where it can save time and effort.

 

What is Keep Active Mode?

Keep Active mode is a feature that keeps your Bold lock continuously unlocked for a set period - up to 24 hours at a time.Instead of the Bold Smart Lock deactivating after each entry (as most smart locks do), Keep Active mode disables that automatic deactivation, keeping the door in an open state until you switch it off.

Here’s what makes it stand out:
- The door remains open — no need to re-unlock after each use.
- Continuous access — the lock remains unlocked for the entire active period you set, up to 24 hours.
- Full manual control — you decide when to end the open period with a quick tap in the Bold app.

Think of it as a business mode smart lock setting - ideal for shops, offices, or any scenario where you want your smart lock to stay unlocked for extended periods without constantly overriding security settings.

Why use it?

There are many situations in business where convenience is just as important as security. During high-traffic periods, repeatedly unlocking the door can slow down operations, disrupt staff, and create unnecessary delays for customers or partners.

Keep Active mode solves this by providing a smooth, always-open entry experience for the duration you set, while still giving you the ability to lock the door instantly from your phone whenever needed.

Perfect for:
- Retail stores and salons — Keep your entrance open for customers throughout the day without compromising security outside of business hours.
- Offices and co-working spaces — Allow employees, clients, and members to enter freely during working hours without interruptions.
- Warehouses and logistics hubs — Maintain open access for staff and delivery teams during peak periods.
- Service and trade businesses — If you have multiple site visits, deliveries, or contractor entries in one day, Bold keeps workflows smooth and efficient.

By using Keep Active mode, businesses can remove the friction of repeated unlocking while still maintaining full oversight and control over access.

How to enable Keep Active Mode

Enabling Keep Active mode on your Bold Smart Lock is quick and straightforward:

1.  Open the Bold app on your phone.
2. Select the lock you want to place in Keep Active mode.
3. Press and hold the black button on your lock until a new menu appears.
4. From the menu, choose between the three options: Direct, With Connect, or Keep Active — select Keep Active.
5. Set the duration you want the mode to remain active — from a short period to a full 24 hours.
6. Confirm your choice — your lock will now remain unlocked until the selected time or until you switch the mode off manually.

You can disable it anytime, from anywhere, right in the app. The feature works with all Bold models and is ideal for unlock all day scenarios, giving you maximum convenience without permanently changing your default security settings.

💡 Tip: Pair Keep Active mode with admin controls to limit who can activate it — perfect for business environments.

Use cases for daily life

Keep Active mode is designed to fit seamlessly into a variety of professional environments, making it ideal for Bold Business Account users.

- Business hours for retail shops — Keep your smart lock unlocked during opening hours so customers can walk right in without interruptions.
- Co-working spaces — Allow members and clients to come and go freely without waiting for someone to unlock the door.
- Warehouses and loading bays — Maintain open access for staff and delivery teams during operational hours without the need to re-enter credentials.
- Offices and service hubs — Let employees, contractors, or visitors enter quickly during working hours while still keeping control over after-hours access.

By using Keep Active mode, businesses can eliminate the friction of repeated unlocking, keep foot traffic moving smoothly, and maintain full control over when doors are secured again.

Keep Active mode is the perfect solution for anyone who needs their Bold lock to stay open temporarily - whether that’s for business hours, an event, or a busy day of deliveries. It offers the freedom of always open mode with the reassurance that you can secure your door instantly when you’re done.

 

✅ Activate Keep Active mode in your Bold app today and discover how this smart lock for business hours can make your day run smoother, faster, and more efficiently.