Veise Smart Lever Lock, Matte Black

Fingerprint access is the standout feature of the Veise VE019: the listing says its sensor can recognize a registered fingerprint in 0.2 seconds, giving household members a way to enter without reaching for a key or remembering a code.

It also supports app-managed access, keypad codes, IC cards, code sharing, and a backup key. That flexibility is useful when different people need different ways in.

For short-term rentals, the app’s temporary and recurring permissions may be more practical than handing out physical keys. But remote control depends on an add-on gateway, so the lock alone does not provide every connected feature.

How to use it

Choose an access method based on who will use the door. You can unlock with a fingerprint, password, app, authorized user access, IC card, shared code, or backup key. The package includes two fob cards. For a guest arriving while you’re away, the app can be used to grant temporary access, the listing also says permissions can be changed, paused, or revoked remotely.

The keypad supports one-time codes as well as permanent, duration-based, and recurring codes. Random digits can be entered before or after the real code to make it harder for someone nearby to spot the password. In a rental, that can mean issuing a time-limited code instead of coordinating a key handoff. Is that flexibility worth relying on an app? It depends on whether you’ll actively manage access or mostly want a simple keypad.

There’s an important setup distinction: remote lock and unlock, Alexa or Google voice commands, real-time activity logs, and status monitoring require the Veise G1 Gateway, sold separately. Without it, don’t assume those connected functions are available. The lock uses four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, which are not included, the listing claims up to 16 months of use and describes a Type-C port for temporary emergency power.

Pros

• Multiple entry methods let household members, guests, or staff use the option that suits them.
• Temporary, recurring, and one-time codes can reduce the need to share a permanent entry code.
• Fingerprints and fob cards offer alternatives to typing a password at the door.
• The app supports managing users and access codes, with activity logs listed as a feature when paired with the gateway.

It’s a great fit if you manage guest access or want several keyless entry options in one lever lock. Better avoided if you need remote controls out of the box, or prefer a basic keyed lock with no app or battery upkeep.

Spec sheet

• Name: Veise VE019
• Type: Smart lever lock with keypad
• Color: Matte black
• Access: Fingerprint, app, user authorization, IC card, password, shared code, and backup key
• Included cards: Two fob cards
• Batteries: Four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, not included
• Smart home: Alexa and Google voice commands require the Veise G1 Gateway, sold separately

Buying verdict

The VE019 makes the most sense when flexible access matters more than keeping the setup simple. Its range of entry methods and adjustable codes suits a busy household, office, or rental where access needs change, a conventional keyed lever is the more straightforward choice if you don’t want battery management or app-based permissions. The product details don’t give door dimensions or fit requirements, so confirm compatibility with your door before buying, without that measurement, its physical fit is hard to judge.