Auto Entry is one of the most convenient features of the Bold Smart Lock. It prepares your door before you even arrive - using your phone’s location to detect when you’re heading home or approaching the office, and getting the lock ready to open as soon as you reach the door.

But sometimes, you want more control - especially if you’re not quite ready to walk in. Maybe you have a long driveway, need to park your bike, or want to greet guests outside first. That’s where Wait Until Turned comes in.

With this feature, Auto Entry won’t activate your Bold Smart Lock right away. Instead, it waits until you turn the knob, adding a layer of control and security. This subtle step combines the ease of smart access with the reassurance of a manual action - for a safer, smarter entry experience.

In this blog, you’ll discover what Wait Until Turned is, how it works seamlessly with Auto Entry, and why this smart lock feature (blending automation with manual control) is ideal for both personal and business use.

What is Wait Until Turned?

Wait Until Turned is a simple but powerful feature that changes the way your Bold Smart Lock behaves with Auto Entry enabled.

• Instead of activating automatically as soon as you arrive, the lock stays in a “ready” state. (For security reasons, you need to turn the knob within 15 minutes — otherwise, the lock will no longer be ready and Auto Entry will need to be triggered again.)
• It only activates the moment you turn the outside door knob.
• This makes it a smart lock feature that gives you full control over the exact moment your door opens.

The feature is available whenever Auto Entry is active, so you can add manual control to automatic convenience. It’s perfect for anyone who wants the speed of Auto Entry but with a small delay for security and flexibility.

Why pair it with Auto Entry?

Auto Entry is designed to give you the fastest possible access. As soon as you’ve been away and come back within a 200-meter radius, the Bold Auto Entry feature detects your proximity, wakes up the lock, and gets it ready to open. Once activated, the lock stays ready for 5 to 120 seconds, depending on your personal settings — giving you flexibility to match your routine. But in some situations, you don’t want the door to unlock the second you approach.

That’s where Wait Until Turned makes all the difference:

• Prepares the lock, but waits for your action: The door is ready in the background, but it only unlocks when you physically turn the outside knob.
• Avoids premature unlocking: Perfect if you have a long driveway, need to store your bike, or want to quickly talk to someone outside first. With Wait Until Turned, you're not limited by the 120-second Auto Entry timer - you decide when the countdown begins, giving you full control over your entry timing.
• Ideal for business settings: Great for offices or warehouses where you want the lock to wait until staff or delivery personnel are physically at the door.

This combination offers a smooth, fast experience with the added reassurance of physical control. By delaying activation until you turn the knob, it blends the speed of smart access with a deliberate, hands-on action for extra security.

How to enable Wait Until Turned

Activating Wait Until Turned in your Bold Smart Lock is quick and straightforward. In the Bold App:

1. Open the Bold app and select the lock you want to configure.
   2. Go to Lock Settings.
   3. Navigate to Auto Entry settings.
   4. Toggle Wait Until Turned on.
   5. Test the feature to make sure it fits your routine.

💡 Tip: Keep your location settings to “Always Allow” for Auto Entry to work properly. Your location is never stored or sent outside your phone, ensuring privacy while enabling the feature.

Use cases for daily life

Wait Until Turned shines in everyday moments when you want speed and security working together:

At Home:

• Walking up your driveway with kids or groceries: Auto Entry prepares the door, but it won’t unlock until you’re actually ready to enter.
• Parking your bike or car: Avoids unlocking too early while you’re still outside organizing.
• Greeting guests at the door: Say hello first, then unlock with a simple turn.

At Work:

• Office entries: Staff can approach the door, and it only unlocks when they turn the knob - maintaining secure smart lock entry until someone is actually at the door.
• Delivery and stock rooms: Perfect for controlled spaces where access should only activate with physical contact.
• Meeting rooms: Keeps doors secure until the first person arrives and turns the knob.

Wait Until Turned adds an extra layer of control and peace of mind to your Auto Entry routine. It’s the perfect balance between automatic convenience and manual precision, making your Bold Smart Lock even more adaptable to real-life situations.

✅ Ready to take control of your smart entry? Enable ‘Wait Until Turned’ in your Bold app today and experience the ultimate combination of flexibility and security.