McGrath Bowen smart lock

Who the Bowen suits

Lots of Perth front doors have a security screen door in front of them, and a bulky smart lock handle can stop the screen door closing. The Bowen has a low profile lever on the outside, so it can sit behind a screen door.

McGrath also salt spray tests it: 300 hours for the black finish and 96 hours for satin nickel. That is worth knowing if you live near the coast. It suits a family home, or a holiday let where you want to send guests a timed or one time code.

What we check before we fit it

• The screen door gap. We check the space between the front door and the screen door so both close properly with the Bowen fitted.
• Door thickness. McGrath doesn’t publish a range for the Bowen, so we measure your door before you order.
• The latch. It comes with an adjustable backset tubular latch. We check it lines up with your existing holes and the striker.
• WiFi and fingerprint. McGrath’s pages describe these two ways. If either matters to you, we confirm with McGrath first so you get what you expect.
• The door sensor. It comes with one so the app can tell you the door is open. We place it where it works.

Living with the Bowen

• Battery life. McGrath puts it at about 12 months at 10 uses a day.
• Flat batteries. A power bank in the USB C port and your code, or the key. The cylinder can be rekeyed.
• Codes for different people. PINs can be permanent, timed, one time or recurring, handy for a weekly cleaner.
• Privacy switch. Only the administrator and the key work while it is on.
• Passage mode. Leaves the door unlocked until you change it back.
• Records. The app keeps an audit trail of entries.

For screen doors themselves, see our security screen door locks page.

Bowen or Albion?

Both are McGrath lever locks for house doors that open by PIN, card, app or key. The Bowen has a low profile lever that suits doors with a screen door in front, and is rated IP66 outside. The McGrath Albion is rated IP65 on the outside and suits doors 35 to 54 mm thick.

Other McGrath locks we fit

• A210
• A210D
• A231
• A231HEX
• A231HEX-S
• A236
• Albion
• Ascot
• Ashgrove
• Bardon
• Grange
• Hamilton
• Kedron
• NX1
• NX5
• NX6
• NX6W
• SJ8015
• Stafford
• Ultra-Secua
• Windsor
• X3
• All McGrath locks

Not sure which one suits your door? Compare all the digital locks we fit, or if your current keypad lock has stopped working, see digital lock not working.

What customers say

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Common questions

Will the McGrath Bowen fit behind my security screen door?

McGrath says its low profile outside lever suits fitting behind a screen door. Send us a photo showing both doors and we will check the gap.

Does the McGrath Bowen have WiFi built in?

McGrath’s own listings say it two ways: one says WiFi is built in, the product details say it needs a gateway. We confirm with McGrath before you order so there are no surprises.

Is the Bowen good near the beach?

McGrath salt spray tests it, 300 hours for the black finish and 96 hours for satin nickel, and the outside is rated IP66.

Can I give a cleaner a code that only works on certain days?

Yes. The Bowen takes permanent, timed, one time and recurring PIN codes, set up in the McGrath app.

Can you fit a McGrath Bowen anywhere in Perth?

Yes. We supply and fit it anywhere in Perth, Western Australia, and we agree the price with you before we start. Call 0427 580 823.

Get a McGrath Bowen fitted

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