ERA Protect Smart Universal Door Handle review
Households with a UPVC or composite front door on a multipoint lock who specifically want fingerprint entry on the handle itself.
By Tom Calder · Updated 24 July 2026 · Price checked against our tracker
Fingerprint access for up to 50 users and a 9V backup supply are useful multipoint-door-specific features, and it's tested to PSTI, the UK's product security standard for connected devices. But stock across every UK retailer we checked was unusually patchy at time of writing, so treat availability as unconfirmed until you've checked directly with a retailer.
£309 is the manufacturer's standard UK RRP, referenced consistently across retailers as of 24 Jul 2026, but stock was patchy everywhere we checked, so confirm price and availability directly with a retailer before buying.
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- Fingerprint recognition for up to 50 users plus two encrypted key cards included
- Tested to PSTI, the UK's product security standard for connected devices, and GDPR compliant per the manufacturer
- 9V backup power supply if the main batteries fail
- Stock was inconsistent across every UK channel checked, sold out direct from the manufacturer, listed as discontinued by one retailer, and unavailable on the sourced Amazon listing, so confirm availability before you commit
- Replaces only the door handle, not the multipoint lock's gearbox or cylinder, so the insurance-relevant mechanism is whichever is already fitted
- Batteries are not included in the box
Key specs
| Type | Handle replacement for multipoint doors (not gearbox/cylinder) |
| Access methods | Fingerprint (50 users), app, 2 encrypted key cards |
| Battery life | 4× AA (not included) + 9V backup |
| Insurance | PSTI-tested; multipoint's own lock rating is what counts |
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