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Bosch EL600VF Face Recognition Video Smart Lock

Bosch EL600VF smart lock: 1080p night vision face recognition, a 5000mAh battery and Security Level B grade, for shaded Dubai villa and apartment doors.

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AED 3,250
Lock only. Installation is quoted separately.

Typical Amazon.ae price for the device, checked 7 Oct 2026. See the listing Installation is quoted separately once we have checked your property.

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Overview

What it is and where it fits

The Bosch EL600VF is a face recognition smart lock with a 1080p night vision camera, the best-documented lock in this Bosch family sold in Dubai and the one with the clearest video. Choose it for a shaded or covered entrance where you want sharp night footage and a published security grade. For a door in full sun, the EL400VF or FU6 Plus is safer. Bosch lists it in its own smart lock range, and the datasheet gives GA 374-2019 Security Level B under the Chinese electronic lock standard. Its 3D face recognition reads you at 40 to 90 cm, in about 0.5 seconds when the lock is awake and 1.5 seconds from sleep, according to Bosch. Otherwise, use the hidden fingerprint sensor, a PIN, a card, the app or the key. Twenty faces fit in memory, alongside 100 fingerprints, 100 codes and 100 cards. The 1080p night vision camera has a 160° view, so it covers more of the doorstep than the 120° EL400VF. Visitors can call your phone through the two-way intercom, and a 3.97-inch screen shows them to anyone inside. A 5000mAh lithium battery powers it, with a USB-C emergency input, and it joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi directly. The clutch built-in mechanical mortise takes doors of 40 to 100 mm, and we check whether your European mortise pocket needs re-cutting. It is also the easiest to buy, on Amazon.ae as well as through the UAE distributor. The 60°C rating is the main limit, and voice assistant support is unconfirmed.

  • Sharp 1080p night vision camera with a wide 160° view
  • Face unlock in about half a second once the lock is awake
  • Bigger 5000mAh battery than the EL400VF, with USB-C backup power
  • A listed Bosch model graded GA 374-2019 Security Level B
Technical

Specifications

Model EL600VF

Ways to open3D face, hidden fingerprint sensor, PIN, IC card, Smart Life app, mechanical key
User capacity20 faces, 100 fingerprints, 100 PINs, 100 IC cards
Recognition speedFace in 0.5 seconds awake or 1.5 seconds from sleep, at 40 to 90 cm; fingerprint under 0.8 seconds
Camera and screen1080p night vision camera with 160° view, 3.97-inch IPS screen inside (480 x 800)
Power5000mAh lithium battery, USB-C emergency input
Connectivity2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Smart Life app, remote two-way intercom, temporary passwords
Security standardGA 374-2019 Security Level B
Lock bodyClutch built-in mechanical mortise lock body, push-pull handle, doors 40 to 100 mm
Operating range-20°C to 60°C, 15% to 93% humidity, no condensation
In Dubai homes

What to check before you order

The EL600VF belongs on a door that stays out of the afternoon sun: a tower apartment, a villa entrance under a deep porch, or a north or east-facing door. Its 60°C ceiling leaves little room on an exposed west-facing door, where the camera and battery would both suffer in August. Within that limit, the 1080p night vision camera earns its place at townhouses and villas where deliveries and visitors arrive after dark. Because it sells on Amazon.ae, some buyers order it before checking the door. The lock body is a clutch built-in mortise that may differ from the European pocket already there, so share a door-edge photo with us first. Building management must approve any change to a fire-rated tower door, and tenants need written landlord consent. During a DEWA cut the lock opens as normal on battery. Support in the UAE comes through the official UAE distributor, and the warranty term is confirmed at order.

Bosch in the UAE. Bosch-branded digital locks come from Bosch's smart-lock business in China, not from Bosch's appliance or power-tool divisions. In the UAE they are handled by an official distributor and sold through specialist retail and Amazon.ae, and warranty support runs through that distributor rather than a Bosch-run service centre. Heat ratings vary by model: the lever locks are rated to 55°C, so we recommend them for shaded or covered doors, while several of the face-recognition models are rated higher.

Answers

Questions about the Bosch EL600VF Face Recognition Video Smart Lock

What is the Bosch EL600VF smart lock?
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It is a push-pull video lock with 3D face recognition, a 1080p night vision camera and a 3.97-inch indoor screen, plus a fingerprint sensor hidden in the outside panel. You can also use a PIN code, an IC card, the app or the key. It is the higher of the two EL video models sold in the UAE.
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How much is the Bosch EL600VF in Dubai, and is it on Amazon.ae?
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It was AED 3,250 on Amazon.ae at our last check, for the lock only. Installation is quoted separately. The official UAE distributor sells it at the same price. Show us your door edge in a photo before buying, and we confirm the fit and can arrange the order and fitting.
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Is the Bosch EL600VF a genuine Bosch smart lock?
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Yes. It is one of the automatic locks listed in Bosch's own smart lock range, which Bosch sells in Southeast Asia, and it has a full Bosch datasheet. Bosch's smart lock business in China makes it, and the UAE distributor distributes it here, not Bosch Middle East.
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What does Security Level B mean on the Bosch EL600VF?
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GA 374-2019 is the Chinese standard for electronic locks, and Bosch's datasheet places the EL600VF at Security Level B. It shows the lock was tested against a published standard. It is not a UAE or European rating, so treat it as a sign of build quality rather than an insurance certificate.
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How quickly does the EL600VF recognise a face?
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Bosch quotes about 0.5 seconds when the lock is already awake and about 1.5 seconds when it wakes from sleep. Fingerprints match in under 0.8 seconds. Keep 40 to 90 cm between you and the camera. Wearing a hat and sunglasses in summer can slow it down.
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Will the EL600VF fit my door?
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It fits doors 40 to 100 mm thick and brings its own clutch built-in mechanical mortise. Most Dubai doors have a European mortise, which may need the pocket re-cut to take the new body. The panels are 395 mm tall and under 78 mm wide, and we check the clearance and pocket first.
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Should I put the EL600VF on a villa or an apartment door?
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Either, as long as the door is shaded. Tower apartment doors off an indoor corridor are ideal for its 60°C rating. On a villa it suits a covered entrance or one facing north or east, where the night vision camera helps with visitors after dark. Avoid an exposed west-facing door.
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I am a tenant. Can I change my lock to the EL600VF?
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Get written consent from your landlord first, since the mortise is replaced and the door is drilled for the panels. On a fire-rated tower door you also need building management approval. Store the old lock and handle set safely, so the door can go back to how it was when you leave.
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Can I see who is at the door and unlock the EL600VF remotely?
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Yes. Over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi the lock links to the Smart Life app, and a visitor can call you through the two-way intercom. You see the 1080p feed, talk, and unlock from wherever you are. Temporary passwords can be sent ahead for expected guests.
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Does the Bosch EL600VF work with Alexa or Google Home?
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Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and Matter support are not confirmed for the EL600VF. Remote control runs through the Smart Life app. It is not related to the German Bosch Smart Home range, so do not expect it to join a Bosch Smart Home controller.
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What happens in a DEWA power cut, and what powers the lock?
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A 5000mAh lithium battery inside the lock powers it, so a power cut changes nothing at the door, and every local way in still works. The app and intercom wait for your internet to return. Charges last three to six months by the distributor's figure, and a USB-C power bank revives a flat lock.
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Can the Bosch EL600VF handle Dubai summer heat on a sun-facing door?
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Not really. Its rated range is -20°C to 60°C, and a dark panel on an exposed west-facing door can pass that in a Dubai summer. Heat would also wear the battery faster. For that door, the EL400VF or FU6 Plus, both rated to 70°C, is the better choice.
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How many users can the EL600VF store?
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On the UAE sheet it holds 20 face profiles, and 100 apiece of fingerprints, PINs and IC cards. A family fits comfortably on face unlock, and staff or regular visitors can use fingerprints or cards. If you need 100 people on face unlock, the FU30 Plus holds that many.
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How do I give access to maids, drivers and guests?
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Live-in staff can use face or fingerprint, and a driver can carry an IC card that is easy to delete later. Holiday home guests, cleaners and visitors get temporary passwords from the app. Staff can check the inside screen, or the night vision feed after dark, before they open the door.
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How secure is the EL600VF?
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Beyond the Security Level B grade, the keypad has a virtual password feature, so you can bury your real code among random digits if anyone is looking over your shoulder. The 3D face reader is harder to fool with a photo than a flat camera. A mechanical key is the last resort. The UAE sheet lists no tamper alarm.
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How long does fitting take, and what do you check first?
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Around two hours when the pocket already suits the clutch mortise, and longer if the door edge needs re-cutting. Before anything is ordered, we look at door thickness and material, the existing mortise, how strong the Wi-Fi is at the door, how much sun it gets and whether it is fire-rated.
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What warranty does the EL600VF have in the UAE?
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The official UAE distributor, looks after support in the UAE, and we confirm the warranty term when you order. Bosch's own smart lock warranty is run in Southeast Asia, so do not assume it applies here. Keep your invoice, including an Amazon.ae order record, and the serial number.
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When is the EL400VF the better pick?
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When your door takes direct sun. The EL400VF is rated to 70°C against 60°C for the EL600VF, and it costs about 300 dirhams less. You give up the 1080p camera, the wider 160° view, the bigger battery and the Bosch datasheet, so on a shaded door the EL600VF is worth the extra.
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Should I buy the EL600VF or the FU6 Plus?
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The FU6 Plus is about 500 dirhams cheaper, rated to 70°C, has two batteries, tamper warnings and a larger screen. The EL600VF has a camera spec that Bosch confirms, night vision, a security grade and faster quoted face unlock. Shaded door, take the EL600VF. Sunny door, take the FU6 Plus.
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Does the Bosch EL600VF night vision camera work in a dark villa entrance?
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That is what it is for. The 1080p camera has night vision, so the inside screen and intercom calls still show a usable picture when the porch light is off. The 160° view also catches people standing to one side of the door, which helps at wide villa entrances.
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Who should not buy the Bosch EL600VF?
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Skip it for a door in full afternoon sun, or if you want Alexa or Google control. Also skip it if you need more than 20 face profiles or want the lowest price for face unlock, which the FU30 Plus offers. Tenants without written consent should not buy it.
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How do I keep the EL600VF in good condition?
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Clean the lens, the night vision window and the indoor screen gently with a microfibre cloth, since dust blurs night footage and slows face reads. Do not spray water or cleaners at the panel. Top up the battery before it runs flat, especially in summer, and leave the backup key in your car or with a neighbour.
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Does the Bosch EL600VF need a hub?
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No. The EL600VF joins your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi directly, and the Smart Life app on your phone handles remote unlock, the two-way intercom and temporary passwords. Face, fingerprint, PIN, card and key all work locally, so the door opens even when the internet is down. Before anything is ordered, we check how strong the Wi-Fi is at the door.
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Does the Bosch EL600VF have a tamper alarm?
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No. The UAE spec sheet for the EL600VF lists no tamper alarm. Its security rests on the GA 374-2019 Security Level B grade, a virtual password that hides your real code among random digits, a 3D face reader that is harder to fool with a photo, and a mechanical key as the last resort. The FU6 Plus is the model in this range with tamper warnings.
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Installation

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