Frequently Asked Questions
- On the front of the package, cut through the two plastic ribs behind the lock's shackle and remove the lock from the package.
- Remove the folded instruction sheet from behind the shackle.
- Locate the Activation Code at the top left corner of the instruction sheet and enter it as instructed in the app.
- On the front of the package, cut through the two plastic ribs behind the lock's shackle and remove the lock from the package.
- Remove the folded instruction sheet from behind the shackle.
- Locate the Activation Code at the top left corner of the instruction sheet and enter it as instructed in the app.
Can I unlock the padlock without the app?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
The app is only required when you want to use your Bluetooth Smart-enabled device to unlock the lock. The lock can be unlocked without the app by entering the Primary Code, the current Temporary Code or the Backup Master Code on the lock keypad.
What phones are compatible with Master Lock Bluetooth lock boxes?
Category: Bluetooth Lock Boxes for Personal Use
The Master Lock Safe Space Bluetooth Lock Boxes are designed to work with devices that are built to Bluetooth v4.0 (or higher) specifications and implement the capability to communicate with Bluetooth Smart peripherals. iOS and Android platforms are currently supported. See Compatible Devices.
How do I obtain the Activation Code for my Bluetooth 4400 or 4401 padlock?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
To obtain the Activation Code for the Bluetooth 4400 or 4401 padlock, follow these steps:
What if my lock battery dies?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
If the lock battery dies while the lock is closed, it can be unlocked using an external battery.
My 4401 outdoor lock lights green but the lock won't unlock. How do I unlock it?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
If the lock is in Wake mode, push the top of the metal shackle firmly down into the lock body to ensure proper mechanical engagement. Then, press any button on the lock and it should light blue and unlock, resuming normal operation.
If the lock is in Wake + Tap mode, push the top of the metal shackle firmly down into the lock body to ensure proper mechanical engagement. Then, press any button on the lock and it should light blue, then App should display the unlock button, resuming normal operation.
If you are trying to unlock using a directional manual code on the lock keypad, push the top of the metal shackle firmly down into the lock body to ensure proper mechanical engagement. Then, enter the manual code on the lock keypad. It should light blue and unlock, resuming normal operation.
What if my Guest does not have a Bluetooth enabled device?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
Your Guest can access the lock without a Bluetooth enabled device by entering a Manual Code on the lock keypad.
How long will the 4401 series battery last?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
The 4401 series battery should last 5 years in Touch Unlock Mode and 2 years in Swipe Unlock Mode with regular use.
Is it possible to update the firmware on the lock or lock box?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
How do I revoke access to a Guest?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
Are these locks or lock boxes susceptible to Bluetooth hacking?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
Master Lock utilizes Bluetooth Smart technology to facilitate wireless communication between locks and mobile devices. These locks and lock boxes are designed in a way that prevents the threat of Bluetooth hacking that exists with some other Bluetooth products. To provide leading-edge security, we employ robust, military-grade authentication and encryption mechanisms built upon proven, NIST recommended and FIPS approved algorithms to deter sniffing, replay and manipulation attempts that Bluetooth technology has been associated with. These mechanisms are regularly audited by independent security professionals.
My Master Lock Bluetooth padlock will not relock. What should I do?
Category: Support for Bluetooth Padlocks
Make sure no external debris can be seen in the shackle locking mechanism or shackle opening. Clear away any debris as necessary.
Ensure the shackle is fully inserted into the lock body in the closed position. Try re-opening your lock with your mobile app or numeric code. If the green light is given, do not pull up on the shackle as you'll want the lock to reengage and lock itself. After the green light and clicking noise has ceased, the padlock should now be locked and able to open and close as normal.
How many locks can I add to my Master Lock Vault Home account?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
The Master Lock Vault Home is best for users with 10 locks or less. The Master Lock Vault Enterprise program has been designed for businesses and organizations that use more than 10 locks and Master Lock suggested upgrading to the Enterprise system to maximize the experience when using higher numbers of locks.
Why do I need a Master Lock Vault account to register my lock?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
A Master Lock Vault Home account ensures user credentials are securely deployed and provides enhanced functionality and convenience to the Master Lock Vault Home app.
What if my phone's Bluetooth isn't working?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
Make sure your phone is sufficiently charged. In phone’s settings, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on. If you can’t turn Bluetooth on, try restarting your phone and then relaunch the app.
Can the 4400 series be used outdoors?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
The 4400 series is not designed to withstand outdoor environments.
What phones are the locks and lock boxes compatible with?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
The keypad on my 4401DLH outdoor lock has frozen so the buttons cannot be pressed. What should I do?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
If moisture on the lock keypad freezes so that a button cannot be pressed, we recommend warming the lock keypad between gloved hands for a short time to melt the ice until the button can be pressed. The lock should then resume normal operation.
How do I find the Activation Code in the packaging?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
To locate the lock's Activation Code on the instruction sheet included in the lock packaging:
Can the 4401 series be used outdoors?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
The 4401 series is designed for outdoor use. It features a full 2-piece injection molded body cover, elastomer shackle seals and weather protected internal components.
Why can't I open the battery drawer/door to replace the battery?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
To prevent battery theft or tampering, the battery drawer on the 4400 series and the battery door on the 4401 series can only be opened with the lock in the unlocked position. The drawer on the 4400 series can only be extended part way with the lock in the locked position, to allow for an external battery to access the jump contact.
How long will the 4400 series battery last?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
The 4400 series battery should last at least 2 years in Touch Unlock Mode and 4 months in Swipe Unlock Mode with regular use.
What is the Product Warranty for the Master Lock Bluetooth padlocks and Bluetooth Safe Space lock boxes?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
What battery does the 4401 series use?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
The 4401 series comes with an installed CR2 lithium photo battery.
App Download / Device Compatibility
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
Download the App
There are two Master Lock Vault Apps, Home version and Enterprise version, please make sure you download the correct version.
Compatible Devices
The Bluetooth® locks are designed to work with devices that are built to Bluetooth® v4.0 (or higher) specifications and implement the capability to communicate with Bluetooth® peripherals. iOS and Android platforms are currently supported.
iOS Version: 10 or later. Device: 6 or later.
Android Version: 5 or later. Device: Various.
Web Management: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer (Edge).
You can determine your device's OS version in your phone's settings.
What if my phone battery dies?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
If the phone battery dies, the lock or lock box can be unlocked by entering the Primary Code, the current Temporary Code or the Backup Master Code on the lock keypad.
I replaced the battery in my lock. Why does the app still show the low battery icon?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
After installing a new battery, the low battery icon will no longer display in the app, after the app and the lock communicate with each other. However, it will take 2 to 24 hours on the Indoor Padlock (4400), and 2 to 72 hours on the Outdoor Padlock (4401), for the yellow LED to stop displaying on the lock itself.
Are these locks or lock boxes susceptible to Bluetooth “hacking”?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
Master Lock utilizes Bluetooth Smart technology to facilitate wireless communication between locks and mobile devices. These locks and lock boxes are designed in a way that prevents the threat of Bluetooth hacking that exists with some other Bluetooth products. To provide leading-edge security, we employ robust, military-grade authentication and encryption mechanisms built upon proven, NIST recommended and FIPS approved algorithms to deter sniffing, replay and manipulation attempts that Bluetooth technology has been associated with. These mechanisms are regularly audited by independent security professionals.
Why do I need a Master Lock Vault account to register my lock or lock box?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
Where can I find the app?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
What battery does the 4400 series use?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
The 4400 series comes with an installed CR2450 lithium button cell battery.
I replaced the battery in my lock or lock box. Why does the lock LED still light yellow?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
What is the size and clearance of the 4401 series shackle?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
The 4401 series DLH model shackle is .36 inches in diameter and offers 2 inch vertical clearance and 7/8 inch horizontal clearance.
What is the size and clearance of the 4400 series shackle?
Category: Bluetooth Padlocks for Personal Use
The 4400 series shackle is .281 inches in diameter and offers 7/8 inch vertical clearance and 13/16 inches horizontal clearance.