FORGE H6 Fingerprint Smart Handle Lock - 60/70mm Tubular Latch, TTLock

FORGE H6 Fingerprint Smart Handle Lock - 60/70mm Tubular Latch, TTLock

At A Glance

At A Glance

DISPATCHUsually Ships in 24 Hours

LOCK TYPELever Handle Set, Tubular Latch

FINISHBlack

IN THE BOXLock Set, Tubular Latch, 2 Keys, 2 Cards

WARRANTY2 Years

WANT HIGHER SPECS?More Expensive - See FELKGH2 - IP65 Mortice

APPTTLock

FINGERPRINTUp To 200

PIN CODESUp To 150

RFID CARDSUp To 200

REMOTE ACCESSG5 Gateway (Optional)

BACKUP ENTRYKey + USB-C Power

DOOR THICKNESS35-110 mm

BACKSET60 or 70 mm Tubular Latch

BORE54 mm Through-Hole

WEATHERIP55 Outside Panel

POWER4 x AA, 6-12 Months

PASSAGE MODESchedulable in TTLock

HANDINGReversible Levers

RANGEH6 / H4 / Fire-Rated

UNLOCK WITH

Fingerprint PIN Code RFID Card TTLock App Remote
(G5 Gateway) Mechanical Key

The FORGE H6 Fingerprint Smart Handle Lock is a lever handle set on a tubular latch, made by FORGE as a retrofit for most existing tubular latch locks on timber and aluminium doors. The outside panel carries a fingerprint reader, keypad and card reader; the inside lever always lets you out.

It runs on the TTLock app over Bluetooth, with the optional FORGE TTLock G5 gateway for remote unlock and a schedulable passage mode. It suits doors 35-110 mm thick with a 54 mm bore, and FORGE's template marks the bore 60 mm or 70 mm from the door edge. Power is 4 x AA batteries, rated by FORGE at about 6-12 months, with a USB-C emergency port and a mechanical key.

Item code FELKH6BA. It is made in China for FORGE, an Australian brand based in Ringwood, Victoria, and carries FORGE's 2-year warranty.

Estimated Dispatch
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About FORGE
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

Access Method	Available	Details
Fingerprint	Yes - up to 200	Outside panel. Fingerprints can be permanent, time-limited or recurring, and a Forced Fingerprint sends the administrator an alarm notification. Fingerprint readers explained.
PIN Code	Yes - up to 150	Outside panel. Time-limited, one-time, permanent and recurring codes, 4-9 digits - TTLock passcode types.
RFID Card	Yes - up to 200	MIFARE M1 cards. Two come in the box; extra FORGE MIFARE 1K cards are sold separately.
TTLock App	Yes - Bluetooth	Unlock from the TTLock app within about 5-10 metres; share eKeys with other users.
Remote Unlock	With a gateway	Add the FORGE TTLock G5 gateway to unlock and manage the lock from anywhere. FORGE also names its DB2 video doorbell, which has a gateway built in.
Mechanical Key	Yes	Keyhole in the outside lever - the backup if the batteries go flat. Two keys are included.

TTLock App

Set the lock up in the free TTLock app, available for iOS and Android . Choose Australia as your location when you sign up, give the app full permissions and turn Bluetooth on. Until the first administrator is added the lock is in its factory state - the default admin code is 123456 and any fingerprint will open it - so pair it as soon as it is fitted. FORGE's TTLock pairing guide shows the steps; keep your phone within 2 metres while pairing. The introduction pages of the manual cover the same ground for this model.

TTLock is one of the two global smart lock platforms - how it compares with Tuya is set out in our TTLock vs Tuya comparison, and the wider TTLock range in Chapter 14 - the TTLock hardware ecosystem. The app itself is covered in the TTLock app user manual. FORGE also names its DB2 video doorbell, which has a gateway built in, as a remote route for this lock.

Bluetooth at the door, remote with a gateway
Without a gateway the H6 is managed over Bluetooth when your phone is within about 5-10 metres - see what a TTLock lock can do without Wi-Fi. FORGE offers the FORGE TTLock G5 gateway as the add-on for remote Wi-Fi management and unlocking: with it plugged in within range you can unlock on demand from anywhere, change codes, check records and set a passage-mode schedule remotely - Bluetooth vs gateway in Chapter 14. Remote Unlock has to be switched on in the app and Power Saving Mode turned off (manual page 18).

Key Features

• Lever handle set on a tubular latch - FORGE's retrofit for most existing tubular latch locks; the inside lever always opens the door.
• Fingerprint, PIN code and RFID card entry, plus the TTLock app and a mechanical key - up to 200 fingerprints, 150 codes and 200 cards; compare the methods in Chapter 03.
• TTLock over Bluetooth, with the optional G5 gateway for remote unlock, remote code changes and records.
• Aluminium-alloy panels 142.1 x 77.2 mm, resistant to scratches, rain, dust and UV.
• 54 mm bore; FORGE's template marks it 60 mm or 70 mm from the door edge.
• Scheduled Passage Mode for offices, shops and busy households (what passage mode does).
• 4 x AA alkaline batteries rated at about 6-12 months, low-battery alerts, a 5 V USB-C emergency port and mechanical backup keys - what happens when the battery dies.
• Time-limited, one-time, permanent and recurring codes, fingerprints and cards, eKeys and a Forced Fingerprint duress alarm.
• Reversible levers for left- or right-hand doors.
• IP55 outside panel (FORGE); after five wrong attempts in a row the keypad locks for 90 seconds.
• Suits timber and aluminium doors - one of our app-enabled smart locks.

What's in the Box

Contents as listed on FORGE's H6 page. FORGE's parts drawing shows 4 x AA batteries; the contents list does not include them, so have four AA alkaline cells ready. The TTLock G5 gateway, the TTLock remote and extra MIFARE 1K cards are sold separately.

Suitable Uses

• Replacing an existing tubular latch lever set on a timber or aluminium door - FORGE designs the H6 as a retrofit.
• Doors 35-110 mm thick with a 54 mm bore at 60 or 70 mm from the edge.
• Homes, Airbnb properties, holiday rentals, offices and small businesses that want codes that expire on their own.
• Shops and offices with a schedulable passage mode on TTLock with a G5 gateway (short-stay platforms in our platform guide).

Not suitable for

• Doors that need a deadbolt - the H6 is a latch lock. For a mortice deadbolt choose the FORGE H4 or add a separate deadbolt.
• Doors with a mortice lock and no 54 mm bore - the H6 needs a tubular latch hole.
• Fully exposed doors - FORGE rates the outside panel IP55 for general outdoor conditions; FORGE recommends shelter or a rain cover where the door takes the weather.
• Fire-rated doors - FORGE does not quote a fire rating for the H6; doors thinner than 35 mm or thicker than 110 mm.

Door Fit, Tubular Latch

The H6 uses a tubular latch, not a mortice: it drops into a 54 mm bore through the door, with the latch running in from the door edge. FORGE's installation template marks the bore at 60 mm and 70 mm from the door edge - the two backsets in the product name - and the 27 x 58 mm latch faceplate recess. Most existing tubular latch locks use the same 54 mm bore - how to measure backset.

Check before you order

• Bore - a 54 mm hole through the door on the handle centreline.
• Backset - FORGE's template marks the bore 60 mm or 70 mm from the door edge. Measure your existing latch from the edge of the door to the centre of the bore.
• Latch faceplate recess - 27 mm wide by 58 mm tall on the door edge, with M5 screw holes 41 mm apart.
• Door thickness - 35-110 mm, timber or aluminium.
• Spindle - cut it to stand 15-20 mm proud of the inside face of the door, or the lock will not lock (manual page 9).
• Before ordering - send us a photo of your existing latch and its backset and we will confirm the fit.

Available Finish Options

• 
  Black
  (This Product)
  STK FELKH6BA

The H6 comes in black.

FORGE Lever Handle Smart Locks

Image	Model	Item Code	Lock Body	Weather	Power	Door Thickness
	FORGE H6 (This Product)	FELKH6BA	Lever set, tubular latch (54 mm bore, 60 or 70 mm)	IP55 outside panel	4 x AA	35-110 mm
	FORGE H4	FELKGH2B / FELKGH2S	Lever set, mortice - backset chosen at checkout	IP65 outside handle	4 x AAA	35-64 mm
	FORGE Fire-Rated Commercial Lever	FECMLKH1A	Commercial mortice, 60 mm; FRL 90 and DDA lever per FORGE	IPX5 outside handle	4 x AAA	40-50 mm

This product is in bold. All three run on TTLock over Bluetooth with the optional G5 gateway for remote access. Capacities: the H6 stores up to 200 fingerprints, 150 passcodes and 200 cards; the H4 100, 150 and 200; the fire-rated lever 100, 250 and 1,000.

Accessories and Spares

Image	Accessory	Item Code	Use With This Lock
	FORGE TTLock Bluetooth to Wi-Fi Gateway (G5)	TTGTWG5	Adds remote unlock, remote code management and entry records over your home Wi-Fi (2.4 or 5 GHz router). FORGE offers it as an add-on with the H6.
	FORGE TTLock Bluetooth Remote Control	FEGLTTLKRMTA	A hand-held Bluetooth remote for unlocking at close range - FORGE offers it as an add-on with the H6.
	FORGE MIFARE 1K RFID Card	FECARDGSLKA	Extra MIFARE M1 cards - the H6 stores up to 200.

FORGE also lists its DB2 video doorbell, which has a gateway built in, for remote control of this lock - ask us if you want one. Other gateways are in the modules and Wi-Fi gateways category, and more cards and fobs in the RFID credentials range.

Battery and Emergency Power

Power, warnings and backup
The H6 runs on 4 x AA alkaline batteries in the inside panel - FORGE rates them at about 6-12 months, depending on use. A low-battery alert warns you with roughly 50 to 100 unlocks left; replace the batteries then (manual page 20). If they do go flat, connect a power bank to the USB-C port with a USB-A to USB-C cable and unlock normally, or use the mechanical key. More on what really affects battery life and power and battery FAQs.

Weather Rating - IP55 Outside Panel

IP55 outside panel - general outdoor conditions
FORGE's product page rates the H6's outside panel IP55 - protection against dust and water jets for general outdoor conditions. It is not designed for driving rain, hail, salt spray, flooding or immersion, and FORGE's manual recommends a rain cover where the lock is exposed. Water ingress beyond the rating is not covered by the warranty (non-warranty disclaimer). On the coast, read coastal environments and see IP ratings explained.

FORGE H6 - Technical Specifications

Dimensions

FORGE's drawing of the H6: both oval panels 142.1 mm high and 77.2 mm wide; the outside lever is 124.0 mm long and the inside 112.5 mm; the rear plate has a 54 mm boss and fixings 40 mm apart; the lever stands 69.9 mm off the door.

Check the bore (54 mm), the backset and the door thickness (35-110 mm) before ordering. FORGE's dimension sheet is in the PDF downloads.

Platform and Data

Platform. The H6 runs on TTLock - Bluetooth to your phone, with the TTLock G5 gateway for remote access. FORGE also names its DB2 video doorbell, which has a gateway built in.

Where your data goes. TTLock is run by Sciener, a Chinese company. Accounts outside China use TTLock's out-of-China servers; where that infrastructure is hosted, and which region Australian accounts use, is not published - in short, a Chinese company's servers, location unpublished. For the platform-by-platform picture see where each smart lock platform hosts its data, and for TTLock's security record see Chapter 14 - TTLock security.

Installation

The H6 fits a tubular latch into the door edge and clamps the outside and inside panels together through a 54 mm bore, with a data cable between them. FORGE's template is a reference, and the installation section of the manual runs through each step with drawings.

Installation Tips

• Fit the latch into the door edge and secure the faceplate with the latch screws (manual page 6).
• Set the lever direction on both panels first - undo the handle screw, turn the lever and re-tighten (manual page 7; door handing explained).
• Tighten the threaded sleeves and positioning columns into the outside panel with pliers, then fit it from outside with the spindle locked in by its spring-loaded pin and the cable through the bore (manual page 8).
• Cut the spindle so it stands 15-20 mm proud of the inside face - if it is wrong the lock will not lock (manual page 9; the spindle mistake in Chapter 12).
• Connect the data cable, check the panels line up and fit 4 x AA alkaline batteries. The outside lever should stay locked, the inside lever should open the door and 123456# should unlock (manual page 11).
• Not sure about doing it yourself? See when to DIY and when to call an installer - 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

Will it replace my existing lever lock?
If your door has a tubular latch in a 54 mm bore at 60 or 70 mm from the edge, very likely. Send us a photo of the latch and its backset and we will confirm.

Does it deadlock?
No - the H6 is a latch lock: the outside lever stays locked and the inside lever always opens. For a deadbolt, see the FORGE H4 mortice lock.

Do I need the G5 gateway?
Only for remote use. Fingerprint, PIN and card entry work with no phone at all, and the app works over Bluetooth within about 5-10 metres. Add the G5 gateway to unlock or change codes from anywhere.

What batteries does it use?
Four AA alkaline batteries, which FORGE rates at about 6-12 months. If they go flat, power the lock through the USB-C port or use the mechanical key.

Can it go on an outside door?
Yes, with some shelter - FORGE rates the outside panel IP55 for general outdoor conditions. Under a porch or eave is ideal.

Additional Information

• Register an administrator straight away. Until the first administrator is added, the default admin code is 123456 and any fingerprint will open the lock. A factory reset puts it back into that state.
• Measure your existing latch. The H6 needs a 54 mm bore; check the backset from the door edge to the centre of the bore.
• Cut the spindle carefully. It must stand 15-20 mm proud of the inside face or the lock will not lock.
• Use alkaline batteries. Fit four AA alkaline cells and replace them when the low-battery alert sounds.
• Keep the mechanical keys away from the door - in the house or the car - so they are there if the batteries fail (key storage ideas).

Warranty

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 H6 Product Manual - Installation and System Settings (TTLock) (PDF)
FORGE's 22-page manual (Version 1.1) - specifications and drawing, the parts, installation including handing and the spindle length, batteries, TTLock setup, passcodes, fingerprints, cards and eKeys, app and remote unlock, factory reset, emergency power, passage mode and the weather disclaimer.

FORGE H6 Installation Template (PDF)
FORGE's drilling drawing - the 54 mm bore at 60 or 70 mm from the door edge and the 27 x 58 mm latch faceplate recess with M5 holes 41 mm apart.

FORGE H6 Dimensions (PDF)
FORGE's dimension drawing of the H6 - panels, levers, rear plate and depths.

FORGE TTLock App Pairing Guide (PDF)
FORGE's two-page TTLock pairing sheet - download the app, register, then add the lock with your phone within 2 metres. It is FORGE's general TTLock sequence and names no lock model.