eGeeTouchSmart Travel Padlock with Patented Dual Access Technologies (NFC + BT), Vicinity Tracking, etc. (BLACK)

I have been using combination luggage locks, but decided to try this electronics lock after hearing it from friend. As the reviews posted by others are a mix of positives and negatives, I thought I would better thoroughly tested it before using for actual travel. Now, after a week of testing, I decided it will replace my old lock for this coming Friday's trip.Basically the system is simple to use and works well. On my iPhone 7+, the installation was smooth and stable. I have also installed on my wife's Galaxy Note5 (Android 7.0), but the app hang after first installation. After deleting and reinstalling the app, no problem after. So I tried another Android phone (my backup phone but also Android 7.0) but no problem on this one.After a week of lock/unlock testing with the lock and 3 phones, my conclusion is that the lock and iPhone app are very stable, while the Android app will occasionally not able to detect the lock and will wait for a long time at the "Press Power-On button on eGeeTouch... Please wait..." pop-up message. What I will do on such occasions is that if it does not detect after 2 or 3 seconds after pressing the Power-On button, just kill the app (press the left button to list the running apps and swipes to remove the app) and run the app again. Since this is easy to do and it always connect when kill/re-run, it does not quite bother me. So I am happy with this new gadget.

So a few problems since day 1. Getting the lock to re-lock after opening is a nightmare. Definitely not something someone would be comfortable just slapping the lock on and walking away like most locks. I have yet to get the lock to re-lock just from the app. Only when I press the button on the side again to get the double beep, and even then it only actually locks about 10-20% of the time, other times by just a slight jiggle of the slide and it will open right up. Ability to secure items reminds me of the old gold locks that I remeber my sister having on her diary growing up. The other pointless feature is the Bluetooth locator. So you need to press the physical button on the lock in order to select the lock in the app. Then you are able to locate the lock. Why do you need to locate it if you just pressed the button? There's no way to remotely trigger this feature which is ridiculous. Even if you wanted to leave the power on to stay connected the max timeout is 15 min, which makes it pointless for flights and locating luggage, which I assume most people are looking for being a "TSA" lock. The "range" option is the distance from my hand holding the lock and my phone 100% of the time. And good luck if you misplace you nfc tag. Went to show how the lock works to a friend on the first day, by attaching it to his car keys... and the tag ended fell between the couch seats which nobody couldn't find. After searching for 5-10 mins, had decided to just use the phone unlock option. Then all of a sudden it wouldn't stay powered on long enough to connect to phone after pressing button. Had to bring out a power bank to connect to it just to open it back up even though the batteries were fully charged. The whole process ended up taking like 15 mins just to get the lock back off my friends car keys. Major fail.

I have three of these, and recently used all three on a trip to Korea and Japan - one on my rolling bag, and two on my backpack (files in one compartment, PC/tablet in another, hence the need for two locks).They worked great. I put the smart tags on a key chain, and just kept it with me. I didn't use the app on my phone very often. It took me just a little bit to get the hang of the timing for a) a short or long press on the button to enable either Bluetooth or NFC on the lock, and b) how long to hold the smart tag near the lock to be read and unlock it. Once I got the hang, it works like a charm.It can be just a bit confusing using three locks - there's no way to tell which smart tag goes with which lock until you try them. There's a certain small degree of increased security with that, I guess, but it does make the unlocking process take a few seconds longer. I will probably find a way to mark the locks and smart tags so I can tell which tag goes with which lock (something less obvious than just marking both the lock and the smart tag #1, #2, or #3).

Lock does work well with phone and the included nfc tag, but it will not work with my watch. Got the app on watch and it registers lock, but will not connect. Contacted support and got no response.

This product does exactly what it says on the box. It was easy to set-up and use. I will never have to worry about a losing the key or forgetting the combination ever again. I will certainly be purchasing more of these for myself or as presents. This is a product that is well made and survives the baggage handlers at the airport.13 Jan '17 UpdateHaving now used this lock on both checked bags and carry on it is definitely something I would recommend for all travelers. It is quick and easy to use either with my phone, Apple Watch or tag supplied. No searching for keys or trying to find my glasses to put in a combination. On my last trip my checked luggage was opened by TSA, I assume as part of their checked luggage standard checks and re-locked without any issues. It is so convenient, I can't see myself ever using any other locks other than these

Once I was able to figure out how to sync the lock to my phone, it provided the state of mind I needed traveling to Europe that my luggage was secure. I did have difficulty setting the lock on the way home so I did not use it. I am traveling again in a few months and will give it another shot. I am not sure if there needs to be a strong internet connection to get the lock and phone app to sync so that makes me nervous.