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Just got the U-Bolt Pro lock and so far it’s fine, but it comes with two “uncommonly” shaped keys that local hardware stores can’t copy. I’ve had 3 copies made at 3 different places that electronically detect which key blank to use, and all 3 failed. U-tec support has not provided useful assistance saying basically it comes with two keys and no more information. Obviously I don’t want to use keys but need them as backup. Why they don’t just provide a key that can be commonly found or sell spares themselves, I don’t understand. Another review on this site stated the user had problems over time, really driving home the need for keys if or when needed.

While initially happy with the U-Bolt Pro as a tertiary lock, it's proved not to be particularly robust and after a couple of years it developed a fault where detection of a finger being presented to the sensor failed. The lock core is also rather poor, being possible to defeat with a low skill raking attack that anyone with a basic lock picking set could perform. This needn't be a concern if not used as a primary lock, but something to be aware of none the less. The lock has been a useful convenience and performed acceptably for as long as it worked and with a decent app, but with the main feature now defective and a minimal warranty period meaning no replacement, overall it's not a great purchase and we'd recommend looking elsewhere if in the market for this type of device.