The McGrath A231HEX-S is a narrow smart lock for sliding doors. It comes with a hook bolt and a flat hex handle, so the door can still slide all the way open. It opens by fingerprint, PIN code, RFID card or tag, the McGrath app over Bluetooth, or a backup key. WiFi is not built in; remote access needs a McGrath gateway. It suits doors 28 to 55 mm thick. Locksmiths Perth 24/7 supplies and fits it anywhere in Perth, Western Australia.
A231HEX-S at a glance
- Type: Narrow stile sliding door lock with a hook bolt
- Opens with: Fingerprint, PIN code, RFID card or tag, phone app (Bluetooth eKeys) and a backup key
- WiFi: Not built in. Remote access needs a McGrath gateway, sold separately
- Door: Narrow stile sliding doors 28 to 55 mm thick
- Weather: IP65 on the outside, best on a sheltered or undercover door
- Power: 4 AAA batteries, plus a USB C port for emergency power
- Finishes: Black or silver
- Fitted by: Locksmiths Perth 24/7, a licensed mobile locksmith, anywhere in Perth
Who the A231HEX-S suits
Plenty of Perth homes have a sliding door as the main way in from the patio or the carport. Most smart locks are made for hinged doors, so a slider gets left on a key. The A231HEX-S is McGrath’s answer for that door. The hook bolt grabs the frame, and the slim hex handle lets the door slide past the fixed panel.
It suits a family that comes and goes through the back, a holiday let where guests arrive through a sliding door, or a small business with a sliding entry.
What we check before we fit it
- Door thickness. It suits sliding doors 28 to 55 mm thick.
- The stile. The 31 mm body has to sit on the door frame, so we measure it.
- The hook bolt and the frame. We check where the bolt will catch and that the door lines up with the frame when it is shut.
- How the door runs. A slider with worn rollers or a bent track won’t line up every time. We tell you if the door needs work first.
- Weather. The outside is IP65, fine under a patio roof. We will say if the door is too exposed.
Living with the A231HEX-S
- Batteries. Four AAA. The app and the lock warn you when they are getting low.
- Flat batteries. Use a power bank in the USB C port with your code, or the backup key.
- Passage mode. Handy for a barbecue when everyone is in and out.
- Codes. Hide your code among extra numbers; 5 wrong tries locks the keypad.
- Records. The app shows who opened the door and when.
- Heat. McGrath rates it from minus 20 to 60 degrees.
A231HEX-S or A231HEX?
Same body, same hex handle, same ways in. The A231HEX-S comes with a hook bolt for sliding doors. The McGrath A231HEX comes with a European mortice for a swinging door.
If your sliding door is a screen door rather than the glass door, have a look at our security screen door locks page first.
Other McGrath locks we fit
- A210
- A210D
- A231
- A231HEX
- A236
- Albion
- Ascot
- Ashgrove
- Bardon
- Bowen
- 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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“On time and efficient! Highly recommend if you’re around the Kingsley area or anywhere in Perth.”
“Amazing service very prompt and professional would use again”
Common questions
Can you put a smart lock on a sliding door?
Yes, if the door has a narrow aluminium frame and is 28 to 55 mm thick. The McGrath A231HEX-S comes with a hook bolt made for sliding doors. Send us a photo and we will check it.
Will the A231HEX-S stop my sliding door opening fully?
No. It has a flat hex handle instead of a lever, so the door can still slide all the way past the fixed panel.
Does the McGrath A231HEX-S need a gateway?
For remote access, yes. Near the door it works with your phone by Bluetooth. A McGrath gateway lets you open it and send codes from anywhere.
What if the A231HEX-S batteries go flat?
You will get a low battery warning first. If they run out, a power bank in the USB C port and your code opens it, or use the backup key. Call 0427 580 823 if you are stuck.
Can you fit a McGrath A231HEX-S anywhere in Perth?
Yes. We supply and fit it on sliding doors anywhere in Perth, Western Australia, and we agree the price before we start. Call 0427 580 823.
Get a McGrath A231HEX-S fitted
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