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SMART LOCK GUIDES / Sep 21, 2026

Palm Print Smart Lock: Why Palm Recognition Is the Future of Outdoor Access

Palm Print Smart Lock: Why Palm Recognition Is the Next Big Thing in Access Control

Biometric smart locks keep evolving. Fingerprint was the first, then 3D face recognition. Now palm print (palm vein) recognition is gaining fast — and for good reason. The SK-T02 Tuya WiFi courtyard smart lock combines all three: 3D face, palm print and fingerprint.

Palm print smart lock for courtyard gate

What Is Palm Print Recognition?

Palm print recognition scans the unique patterns on your palm — either the surface lines or the internal palm vein structure using near-infrared light. It is non-contact, hygienic and very hard to spoof. You simply wave your palm near the sensor and the door unlocks.

Palm print recognition smart lock

Palm Print vs Fingerprint vs Face Recognition

  • Palm print: Non-contact, hygienic, works even with wet hands, very hard to copy. Best for outdoor and shared entrances.
  • Fingerprint: Fast and mature, but needs contact and may fail with wet or dirty fingers.
  • 3D face: Completely touchless, walk-up convenience, but needs a clear line of sight and may struggle in very dark or bright conditions.

The SK-T02 gives you all three so you can choose the method that fits the moment.

Outdoor palm print smart lock in snow

Why Courtyard Gates Love Palm Print

Courtyard gates are outdoor, exposed to rain and dust. When your hands are full of groceries or wet from rain, a fingerprint sensor may not work. Face recognition needs you to stand still. A palm wave works instantly — even with gloves on in winter, depending on the model.

Courtyard smart lock features

Specifications of the SK-T02

  • Model: SK-T02
  • App: Tuya Smart (WiFi)
  • Biometric: 3D face + Palm print + Fingerprint
  • Material: Aluminum alloy
  • Weather: Waterproof / Moisture-proof / Freeze-proof
  • Application: Courtyard door / Aluminum art door / Hollow door / Villa door
  • Lock cylinder: Class C anti-theft
  • Storage: Cloud storage

Outdoor door types compatible with smart lock

Built to Survive Outdoors

The SK-T02 passes 96 hours salt spray testing, 72 hours high-low temperature testing and 200,000 unlocking cycles. It is certified by CE, FCC, RoHS and ISO. It fits 99% of outdoor door types on the market — courtyard doors, aluminum art doors, hollow doors and villa doors.

Quality assurance palm print smart lock

Getting Started

As an OEM/ODM manufacturer, we supply palm print and face recognition courtyard 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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