Video Smart Lock (Camera + Face Recognition)
Video smart locks from China: camera, 3D face recognition, fingerprint/PIN, EU mortise body. OEM from 300 units, FCC/CE/SASO, UN38.3 for KSA.
A video smart lock combines a smart door lock with a built-in camera and 3D face recognition — the premium tier for Gulf villas. The single most important fit point for the Saudi market is the lock body: Middle Eastern doors mostly use the European mortise standard, not the Chinese one, so the lock must match or it physically won’t install. With a camera radio and a battery, the Saudi market needs CST approval and a UN 38.3 report. This page covers video smart locks sourced from China for KSA.
Lock body and face recognition
Two quality points decide the product:
- European mortise body. Confirm the lock fits the EU mortise common on Gulf doors — backset, faceplate, and strike must match. This is the most common reason a Chinese smart lock cannot be installed in a Saudi villa.
- 3D face recognition quality. Structured-light 3D (not 2D camera) resists photo spoofing; confirm the false-accept rate (≤1/50,000) and performance in bright Gulf daylight and at night.
The action item: send the factory the exact door spec (mortise type, backset, thickness) before ordering — a face-recognition lock that won’t fit the door is a total loss.
Power, storage, and protocol
A rechargeable Li-ion pack with USB-C emergency charging is standard; confirm a mechanical key override and low-battery alert. Tuya/TTLock Wi-Fi or Zigbee handle connectivity; if cloud video is offered, confirm the region for latency and data residency. See the Tuya platform reference.
Saudi / GCC market notes
- Door fit: European mortise body — confirm against the actual door.
- Wireless approval: the radio needs CST type approval.
- Battery: UN 38.3 report + MSDS.
- Safety + docs: IEC 62368 accredited report; Arabic manual and label; Arabic app UI.
For the full walkthrough see sourcing smart home devices for Saudi Arabia. Door-fit, face-recognition spoof resistance, and CST/UN38.3 documentation are checked at pre-shipment inspection; for branded programs see private label & OEM management and the smart home overview.
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