FORGE D5 Video Doorbell Smart Deadbolt - 2K Camera, Tuya Wi-Fi
At A Glance
At A Glance
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Fingerprint 
PIN Code 
Tuya App(Wi-Fi)
Remote Unlock(Live View)
Alexa / Google(per FORGE)
Mechanical Key 
RFID Card(Not Available)
The FORGE D5 Video Doorbell Smart Deadbolt (FESMLCKAL501A) combines a smart deadbolt, a video doorbell and a security camera: an always-on 2K camera with two-way talk and a PIR motion sensor, a fingerprint reader and touch keypad, and a key as the backup.
Wi-Fi is built in and it runs on the Tuya app: check the camera anytime, talk to visitors and unlock remotely from the app, and, per FORGE, use Alexa or Google voice commands to unlock. An indoor doorbell chime is included. It fits doors 35-55 mm thick with a 60 or 70 mm backset bolt, and runs on a 10,000 mAh battery pack that you charge off the door.
It is a deadbolt with no handle or latch - keep your existing lever or knob. FORGE also offers a matching passive knob (FEDRKNBBLKA), which we do not stock yet - ask us. For TTLock with a gateway, see the FORGE DBV1. Made in China for FORGE, an Australian brand based in Ringwood, Victoria, with FORGE's 2-year warranty.
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Owned by FORGE Electrical (Australia) · Manufactured in China. Our independent FORGE brand profile sets out how the range compares with the other brands we stock.
Access Methods
From the inside, turn the thumbturn or press the lock and unlock button on the inside unit.
Tuya App - Video Lock (Wi-Fi)
Charge the battery pack fully first - about 6 hours; the LED is red while charging and green when full (manual page 11). Set an administrator password at the lock, then in the Tuya app (iOS and Android ) choose Add Device, Camera / Lock and Video Lock (Wi-Fi), and pair over the lock's hotspot or a QR code on a 2.4 GHz network. Power-cycle the lock first - the pairing window is 120 seconds (manual page 13; manual page 15). The D5 pairs over Wi-Fi only, not Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi is built into the D5, so there is no gateway or bridge to buy. FORGE describes the camera as always on: open live view in the app at any time, talk to a visitor, get doorbell and motion alerts, record events to the cloud and play them back, and long-press to unlock remotely once Remote Unlock is switched on (manual page 17; manual page 18). FORGE's page also lists Alexa and Google voice commands to unlock - the D5 runs on the Tuya cloud as a video lock, unlike FORGE's Forge Smart locks, which do not support voice assistants. See doorbell cameras on TTLock and Tuya.
Which platform suits you is set out in our TTLock vs Tuya comparison and which smart lock platform is right for you. For a TTLock deadbolt with a camera and a gateway, see the DBV1.
Key Features
- Three in one: smart deadbolt, video doorbell and security camera.
- 2K camera with infrared night vision, a 172 degree diagonal lens, live view and two-way talk (half duplex by default).
- PIR motion sensor with app alerts (optional) and cloud event recording with playback.
- Fingerprint, PIN code with a 20-digit virtual code, the Tuya app and a mechanical key; temporary codes from the app.
- Wi-Fi built in - no gateway; remote unlock from live view or a doorbell call; Alexa and Google voice unlock per FORGE.
- Indoor doorbell chime included.
- Auto-lock 5-900 seconds or off; anti-hijack (duress) support; 60 second lockout after 5 wrong attempts within 5 minutes.
- 10,000 mAh rechargeable battery pack charged off the door, with USB-C emergency power - what happens when the battery dies.
- IP65 outside panel (zinc alloy); inside unit in engineering plastic; stainless steel 304 bolt.
- For front doors with one side facing the weather - one of our app-enabled smart locks.
What's in the Box
- Exterior assembly x1
- Interior assembly x1
- Latch (deadbolt) x1
- Strike box x1
- Strike x1
- Indoor doorbell chime x1
- Rechargeable battery pack x1
- Battery charging cable x1
- Screws cover x1
- 38 mm spacer x1
- Mounting plate screws - 40 mm x2 (A) and 30 mm x2 (E)
- Interior assembly screws - 26.5 mm x2 (B) and 6 mm x2 (C)
- Strike screws 25 mm x4 (D)
- Keys x2
- Quick start guide x1
Contents from FORGE's parts image and the quick start guide's parts list. The D5 has no card reader, so no cards are supplied; the optional passive knob is not included.
Suitable Uses
- Front doors where you want to see, hear and talk to visitors from your phone (regular front doors).
- Doors that already have a lever or knob for the latch - the D5 replaces or adds the deadbolt above it.
- Homes that want camera alerts, cloud recording and voice control without a gateway.
- Timber doors 35-55 mm thick with a standard 25 mm edge bore and a 38 or 54 mm cross bore.
- Doors thinner than 35 mm or thicker than 55 mm.
- Anyone who needs RFID cards or fobs - the D5 has no card reader.
- Doors fully exposed to driving rain - the outside panel is IP65 and the inside unit is for indoor use.
- 5 GHz-only Wi-Fi - the D5 needs a 2.4 GHz network.
- Buyers who want the matching knob in the same order - we do not stock it yet; ask us.
Door Fit and Deadbolt
The D5 fits a standard deadbolt preparation: a 25 mm edge bore, a 38 or 54 mm cross bore through the door, and doors 35-55 mm thick. The bolt sets to a 60 or 70 mm backset - turn the faceplate 180 degrees for 70 mm, with TOP facing up (manual page 7). Fit the supplied spacer for a 38 mm cross bore (manual page 8). FORGE's guide places the lock about 10 cm above the handle (manual page 4).
- Door thickness - 35-55 mm. The A mounting screws suit 45-55 mm doors and the E screws 35-45 mm (manual page 9).
- Backset - 60 or 70 mm from the door edge to the centre of the bore (how to measure backset).
- Bores - 25 mm edge bore; 38 mm (with the spacer) or 54 mm cross bore.
- Handing - left or right handed doors; the lock checks its unlock direction when it powers up (manual page 11).
- Not sure? Send us a photo of the door edge and both faces (how to photograph a backset).
Available Finish Options
Matt Black
(This Product)
STK FESMLCKAL501A
Matt black, as FORGE pictures the D5.
FORGE Smart Deadbolts
This product is the bold row. All three are deadbolts with no handle or latch - pair them with your existing lever or knob (deadbolt or latch).
Battery and Emergency Power
The D5 runs on a detachable 3.7 V, 10,000 mAh lithium battery pack (three 18650 cells) in the inside unit. It does not charge on the door - take the pack out and charge it with the supplied cable, about 6 hours (red while charging, green when full) (manual page 11). Below 25 percent the lock sounds a warning and the app sends a notification, and the camera is switched off to save power for the lock. The USB-C port on the outside panel is for emergency power only - it does not charge the pack (manual page 3); connect a power bank there, or use the key. More on what really affects battery life and power and battery FAQs.
Weather Rating - IP65 Outside Panel
FORGE rates the D5's outside panel IP65 against rain and dust; the inside unit is engineering plastic and stays indoors. Operating range -20 to 55 degrees C at 10-95% humidity, non-condensing. A porch or awning helps where the door takes the weather - read coastal environments and IP ratings explained.
FORGE D5 - Technical Specifications
Dimensions
FORGE gives no separate dimension drawing for the D5 - this fit guide is FORGE's own. Check the door thickness (35-55 mm) and backset before ordering.
Platform and Data
Platform. The D5 runs on the Tuya platform as a Wi-Fi video lock - added in the Tuya app, with Wi-Fi built in and no gateway. Camera events are recorded to the cloud, and FORGE lists Alexa and Google voice control.
Where your data goes. Tuya is a Chinese company headquartered in Hangzhou with regional data centres; by Tuya's own published country table, Australian accounts are provisioned to its Central Europe data centre, and there is no Australian data centre. With a camera on the door that is worth knowing - see where each smart lock platform hosts its data and data sovereignty in our TTLock vs Tuya comparison.
Installation
The D5 fits a standard deadbolt preparation: the bolt goes into the edge bore, the outside unit through the cross bore, and the inside unit onto a mounting plate with the data cable plugged in. The installation pages of the quick start guide show each step, and FORGE's guide says not to use an electric screwdriver (manual page 5).
- Set the bolt to 60 mm, or turn the faceplate 180 degrees for 70 mm, with TOP facing up; fit the strike plate and strike box in the jamb (manual page 7).
- Fit the outside unit through the cross bore - with the 38 mm spacer for a 38 mm bore - and run the wires through (manual page 8).
- Use the A mounting screws on 45-55 mm doors and the E screws on 35-45 mm doors; tighten by hand, then with a screwdriver (manual page 9).
- Tuck the wires in, mount the inside unit and check the bolt runs freely with the thumbturn before fitting the battery (manual page 10).
- Charge the pack fully, fit it and let the lock check its unlock direction at power-up (manual page 11).
- Terry's offers installation across the Gold Coast.
Which way a door is handed is explained in how to tell which way your door or gate opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
No - it is a deadbolt. Keep your existing lever or knob for the latch. FORGE offers a matching passive knob, which we do not stock yet - ask us.
Yes - FORGE describes the camera as always on, so you can open live view in the app at any time. Below 25 percent battery the camera is switched off to save power for the lock.
FORGE's page lists Alexa and Google voice commands to unlock the D5. Ask us if you want help setting it up.
Take the battery pack out and charge it with the supplied cable - about 6 hours. The USB-C port on the outside is for emergency power only.
Additional Information
- Set the administrator password first. The default code 123456 stops working once an administrator is set.
- Use a 2.4 GHz network. Power-cycle the lock before pairing - the window is 120 seconds.
- Keep a spare charged battery routine. The pack charges off the door in about 6 hours; the camera switches off at 25 percent.
- Deadbolt only. The latch and handle stay as they are - the matching knob is a FORGE option we do not stock yet.
- Keep the keys away from the door (key storage ideas).
Warranty
2-year FORGE warranty from the date of delivery - covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Excludes improper installation or maintenance, misuse, accident, normal wear and tear (including fading or dulling of finishes) and water damage beyond the product's rated IP protection. Proof of purchase required for all claims. Returns & Warranty | FORGE warranty terms
Download PDF Resources
FORGE's quick start guide - the outside and inside units, door preparation, the parts list, installation step by step, charging, the setting menu, factory reset, pairing in the Tuya app over hotspot or QR code, members, live view, doorbell calls, remote unlock, temporary passwords and device unbinding.
A generic two-page pairing sheet for Tuya Wi-Fi locks - pairing mode, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and temporary passwords. The D5 itself is added as a Video Lock (Wi-Fi) - follow its quick start guide first.
FORGE D5 Video Doorbell Smart Deadbolt - FAQ, Setup and Owner's Guide
Everything below is here to help you choose, fit, set up and live with the FORGE D5. For general smart lock questions see our Smart Lock FAQ (Chapter 13), and for measuring and fitting the Buyer's Guide.
Choosing a FORGE Deadbolt
Camera, Doorbell and App
The Tuya app - add it as Camera / Lock, Video Lock (Wi-Fi) (manual page 15).
Use a 2.4 GHz network, power-cycle the lock first and finish within the 120 second window, using the hotspot (menu 5) or QR code (menu 6) method (manual page 13). If your router merges bands, see band steering.
Answer the doorbell call or open live view, then use the talk button - two-way audio is half duplex by default (manual page 18).
Switch Remote Unlock on in the lock's settings, then long-press the unlock button in live view or on a doorbell call (manual page 17).
Yes - motion detection and its alert interval are set in the app (FORGE lists 30, 60 and 120 second intervals).
From the app: a dynamic code that changes every 5 minutes, or a custom 6-8 digit code with a validity period.
Settings and Security
Press the setting button on the inside unit and set the administrator password - the default 123456 stops working once you do (manual page 14).
Yes - 5 to 900 seconds, or off. It is on at 10 seconds by default (manual page 12).
Five wrong attempts within 5 minutes lock the keypad for 60 seconds.
Power and Batteries
Three red flashes mean the battery is under 25 percent; four mean it is too low to run the motor - use the key (manual page 14).
Connect a power bank to the USB-C port on the outside panel, or use the key.
Installation and Troubleshooting
Hold the setting button for 4 seconds until it chimes, then press the unlock button within 4 seconds (manual page 13).
In the app choose Remove Device - Disconnect keeps the lock data, Disconnect and wipe data resets it. Power-cycle before pairing again (manual page 19).
Related Products, Guides and Chapters
Related FORGE products: FORGE DBV1 · FORGE DBT1 · FORGE RD6 · FORGE A60
Buyer's Guide chapters: Ch 01 Deadbolt or Latch · Ch 02 Measuring Your Door · Ch 10 FORGE profile · Ch 13 Wi-Fi FAQ · Ch 15 Tuya
Helpful blog reading: TTLock vs Tuya - Doorbell Cameras · Which Platform - Tuya · Measuring Your Lock Backset · Your Data and China
What's in the Box - FORGE D5 Video Doorbell Smart Deadbolt
- Exterior assembly x1
- Interior assembly x1
- Latch (deadbolt) x1
- Strike box x1
- Strike x1
- Indoor doorbell chime x1
- Rechargeable battery pack x1
- Battery charging cable x1
- Screws cover x1
- 38 mm spacer x1
- Mounting plate screws - 40 mm x2 (A) and 30 mm x2 (E)
- Interior assembly screws - 26.5 mm x2 (B) and 6 mm x2 (C)
- Strike screws 25 mm x4 (D)
- Keys x2
- Quick start guide x1
FORGE D5 Video Doorbell Smart Deadbolt - Dimensions
FORGE D5 Video Doorbell Smart Deadbolt - User Manual
FORGE's manual for the D5 (Quick Start Guide, model AL501), page by page. Each image is one spread of FORGE's quick start guide. Prefer the PDF? Download the manual.
PDF Files - FORGE D5 Video Doorbell Smart Deadbolt
FORGE's quick start guide - the outside and inside units, door preparation, the parts list, installation step by step, charging, the setting menu, factory reset, pairing in the Tuya app over hotspot or QR code, members, live view, doorbell calls, remote unlock, temporary passwords and device unbinding.
A generic two-page pairing sheet for Tuya Wi-Fi locks - pairing mode, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and temporary passwords. The D5 itself is added as a Video Lock (Wi-Fi) - follow its quick start guide first.
FORGE Warranty
FORGE Electrical products sold by Terry's Tradies Pty Ltd and its associated websites, trading names, and subsidiaries are covered by FORGE's 2-year warranty against defects. All warranty claims are lodged with us, and we liaise with FORGE on your behalf.
Warranty Summary
How to Make a Claim
- Notify us in writing within the 2-year warranty period, including your proof of purchase and a description of the fault.
- We will assess your claim with FORGE and advise the next steps. The product may need to be returned for assessment.
- Where the defect is covered, FORGE will repair or replace the product or faulty part at no charge.
Exclusions
The FORGE warranty does not cover:
- Improper installation, maintenance or operation, including not following FORGE's product specifications or instructions
- Normal wear and tear
- Misuse, abuse, negligence or accident
- Modification by anyone other than FORGE Electrical
- External causes such as natural disasters
- Damage from excessive rain, water ingress, flooding or other liquid exposure beyond the product's rated IP protection level
- Cosmetic ageing of outdoor finishes - light colour fading, surface dulling or minor oxidation from UV exposure, humidity and temperature changes
IP ratings on FORGE outdoor locks are intended for general outdoor conditions - rain, sun and dust. They do not guarantee performance under extreme exposure such as driving rain, hailstorms, constant salt spray, flooding or immersion.
Important Notes
In unusually harsh or exposed locations, FORGE strongly recommends fitting a rain cover or protective hood over the lock to shield it from direct weather and driving rain. If your product has been exposed to water, contact us for support.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The FORGE warranty is in addition to these rights.
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