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SMART LOCK GUIDES / Sep 21, 2026

Courtyard Smart Lock Buying Guide: Waterproof Garden Gate Lock

Courtyard Smart Lock: The Ultimate Buying Guide for Garden Gates

A courtyard or garden gate needs more than a regular front door lock. It faces rain, sun, dust and temperature changes — and it often has no power supply nearby. The SK-T01 Tuya WiFi courtyard smart lock is built exactly for this challenge.

Courtyard smart lock for garden gate

Why Courtyard Gates Need Special Locks

Courtyard gates are usually metal or wrought iron, exposed to weather, and far from the house. They need a lock that is waterproof, has long battery life, supports remote unlock for deliveries, and works on both sides — because you need to lock from outside and unlock from inside without fumbling with keys.

Smart lock installed on courtyard gate

Waterproof and Weatherproof

The SK-T01 is designed for outdoor use. It passes 96 hours salt spray testing, 72 hours high-low temperature testing and 8 hours PCB aging testing. Rain, direct sun, dust and humidity will not stop it.

Waterproof smart lock in rain

Three Biometric Methods: Face, Palm and Fingerprint

  • 3D face recognition – walk up and it recognizes you instantly, touchless.
  • Palm print (palm vein) – hold your palm near the sensor; reads internal palm veins for high security.
  • Semiconductor fingerprint – fast and reliable for everyday use.

Courtyard smart lock detail

Seven Unlock Methods

Face, palm, fingerprint, password, IC card, mechanical key backup, and Tuya WiFi App. The App lets you send temporary e-keys to guests, delivery workers or cleaners — no need to be home.

Courtyard smart lock dimensions

Specifications of the SK-T01

  • Model: SK-T01
  • App: Tuya Smart (WiFi)
  • Biometric: 3D face + Palm print + Fingerprint
  • Waterproof: Weather-resistant outdoor design
  • Application: Garden gate / Courtyard door / Villa entrance
  • Lock cylinder: Class C anti-theft
  • Storage: Cloud storage
  • Color: Black

Built to Last

The SK-T01 is tested to 200,000 unlocking cycles, certified by CE, FCC, RoHS and ISO. The slide cover protects the face recognition module from rain and dust when not in use.

Quality assurance courtyard smart lock

Getting Started

As an OEM/ODM manufacturer, we supply courtyard and garden gate smart locks with custom logo, packaging and color options for distributors and project buyers. Contact us for samples, bulk pricing or OEM/ODM customization.

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