FORGE A3 Automatic Push Pull Smart Lock - Fingerprint, 50 m RF Remote
At A Glance
At A Glance
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Fingerprint 
PIN Code 
RFID Card 
NFC 
RF Remote(Up To 50 m)
Mechanical Key 
App(Not Listed)
The FORGE A3 Automatic Push Pull Smart Lock (FESMTLKA3BLRFA) is the remote-control member of FORGE's automatic push pull range: an RF remote opens the door from up to 50 metres away, and the motorised mortice deadlocks itself when the door sensor sees the door close.
At the door it opens by fingerprint, PIN code, RFID card, NFC and a mechanical key. FORGE lists no app for this RF version - it says a Bluetooth app model is sold separately. It runs on 8 x AA batteries and suits doors 40-100 mm thick on a 60 mm-backset mortice.
For app control over Bluetooth, look at the FORGE A7 or A2. 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, two quick-open buttons open the door, and a manual knob is the mechanical backup. Only the administrator's credential and the key open the door while it is locked from inside.
App and RF Remote
The A3 is FORGE's RF version: its included remote and the keypad do the work, and FORGE lists no app for it. FORGE's page says a Bluetooth app-controlled model is also available - if you want app control and remote guest codes, choose the A7, A7X or A2 instead.
The remote unlocks the A3 from up to 50 m away, per FORGE - handy for opening the door from the driveway or for someone with their hands full. It is a radio remote for this lock only: it is not FORGE's TTLock remote or its glass-door remote. FORGE's leaflet shows a 433 radio module on the lock's board (leaflet page 2).
FORGE's OEM leaflet for the A3 includes a Tuya Bluetooth setting in its menu, but FORGE's A3 RF page lists no app - ask us before you rely on app control. How apps and remotes compare is in Chapter 03 - access methods compared.
Key Features
- Fully automatic push pull action on a motorised mortice - it deadlocks itself when the door sensor detects the door closed (FORGE) - smart locks on push pull doors.
- 50 m RF remote included, per FORGE.
- Fingerprint and PIN (up to 100 groups), RFID card, NFC (per FORGE) and a mechanical key.
- Inside lock: when locked from inside, only the administrator and the key can open the door - what an inside lock disables.
- Two quick-open buttons inside and a manual knob as the mechanical backup.
- Anti-peep codes; five wrong attempts within a minute lock the keypad for 3 minutes with an alarm, and forcing the lock sets off an audible alarm (FORGE).
- Zinc alloy front and back panels; 304 stainless steel lock body; suits every opening direction.
- 8 x AA alkaline batteries for up to 400 days (FORGE), a voice low-battery warning and a USB-C backup port - what happens when the battery dies.
- FORGE offers an optional dummy for French double doors - see Additional Information.
What's in the Box
- Front (outside) panel x1
- Back (inside) panel x1
- Motorised lock body (mortice) with striking plate and striking box x1
- RF remote x1 (per FORGE's description)
- RFID cards x2
- Mechanical keys x2
- Installation accessories x1
- Door installation template x1
- User manual x1
Contents from FORGE's A3 page and leaflet; FORGE's description says the remote is included, though its In the Box list leaves it out - ask us if you want it confirmed. The striking box is not needed on a metal door. Batteries are not included - fit 8 x AA alkaline cells.
Suitable Uses
- Front and entry doors with room for a full-height push pull handle (vertical push pull smart locks).
- Homes that want to open the door from the driveway or the car with a remote, without a phone app.
- French double doors - FORGE offers a matching dummy for the second leaf (ask us).
- Timber and metal doors 40-100 mm thick with space for the 60 mm-backset mortice.
- Anyone who wants app control or remote guest codes - choose the A7, A7X or A2 (Tuya over Bluetooth).
- Narrow aluminium stiles without room for the 6068 mortice.
- Fire doors that must keep an Australian fire rating - see Additional Information.
- Exposed doors in driving rain - FORGE gives no weather rating for this lock.
Available Finish Options
Black
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Black, as FORGE names and pictures the A3.
FORGE Push Pull Smart Locks
This product is the bold row. All are fully automatic push pull locks on a mortice - compare door fit and backsets on each page, and see smart locks on push pull doors - the three pathways and all push pull smart locks.
FORGE offers no add-ons in the A3's options. Its page mentions an optional dummy lock for French double doors - not in our range yet, so ask us. More hardware is in our smart lock accessories.
Battery and Emergency Power
FORGE's A3 page lists 8 x 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries, rated at up to 400 days (FORGE's leaflet specification says 4 x AA - we follow FORGE's page). Batteries are not included. The lock gives a voice prompt when they run low. If they go flat, power the lock from a 5 V power bank through the USB-C port and open it normally (leaflet page 2), or use the mechanical key. More on what really affects battery life.
Weather Rating - Not Published
FORGE does not publish an IP rating for the A3. Fit it where the outside handle is sheltered from driving rain, and see IP ratings explained.
FORGE A3 - Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Check the door thickness (40-100 mm) and that the door edge takes the 6068 mortice - measuring for a push pull lock.
Platform and Data
Platform. The A3 RF version works on its own: FORGE lists the keypad, fingerprint, card, NFC, key and the included RF remote, and no app or cloud account. FORGE sells a Bluetooth app model separately.
Where your data goes. With no app, user data stays in the lock. If you would rather manage a lock from your phone, our guide to where each smart lock platform hosts its data explains what an app account involves.
Installation
The A3 fits a 6068 automatic mortice into the door edge, with the outside and inside handle panels bolted through the door. FORGE's leaflet shows each step with drawings.
- Mark the door from the template with the handle 1,000-1,200 mm above the floor, then drill and cut the mortice pocket.
- Fix the mortice with the four M5 x 10 screws - or the ST4.2 x 25 self-tapping screws on a timber door; the striking box is not needed on a metal door.
- Fit the threaded sleeves, fixing rod and transmission rod to the outside panel, feed the cable through and fasten the two panels with the two M5 screws.
- Fit the batteries, then check the OPEN / CLOSE buttons and the mortice before closing the door.
- Terry's offers installation across the Gold Coast - see also misalignment, the number one install mistake.
Which way a door is handed is explained in how to tell which way your door or gate opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Up to 50 m in open areas, per FORGE - walls and obstacles shorten it.
Yes - it deadlocks when the door sensor detects the door has closed.
FORGE offers an optional dummy for the second leaf - it is not in our range yet, so ask us.
No - FORGE's page lists 8 x AA alkaline cells.
Additional Information
- No app on this version. The remote and keypad do the work; app control is a different FORGE model.
- Keep the remote safe. Anyone holding it can open the door from up to 50 m away.
- Batteries are not included. FORGE's page lists 8 x AA alkaline cells.
- French doors. FORGE's A3 page mentions an optional dummy for the second leaf - ask us, as it is not in our range yet.
- Fire resistance claim. FORGE states the A3 is certified for residential fire resistance to EN 1634-1:2014+A1:2018, a European test standard. It is not an Australian fire-door rating - for a door that must keep its fire rating, see our fire door range and ask us first.
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
The OEM leaflet FORGE supplies with the A3 - parts and packing list, specification, installation steps, emergency power, quick open and double lock, indicators and the settings menu.
FORGE's drawing of the 6068 automatic mortice - 60 mm backset, 99.10 x 178 mm case, 240 x 24 mm faceplate. Filed for the A7 and A7X; the A3's drawing shows the same mortice. A dimension reference, not a 1:1 cut-out template.
FORGE A3 Automatic Push Pull Smart Lock - FAQ, Setup and Owner's Guide
Everything below is here to help you choose, fit, set up and live with the FORGE A3. For general smart lock questions see our Smart Lock FAQ (Chapter 13), and for measuring and fitting the Buyer's Guide.
Choosing the A3
Same automatic push pull idea, but the A3 trades the app for a 50 m RF remote and deadlocks itself on closing. The A7 uses the Tuya app over Bluetooth.
FORGE's description says so; its In the Box list leaves it out. Ask us if you want it confirmed before ordering.
Remote and Access
No - it is a radio remote for this lock. FORGE's TTLock and glass-door remotes are different products.
100 groups - 1 administrator and 99 users (FORGE).
FORGE lists NFC as an unlock method. Ask us which NFC tags or phones work before relying on it.
Locked from inside, the door opens only to the administrator's credential or the key - make sure everyone inside knows how to get out (best practice).
Power and Batteries
FORGE's page lists 8 x AA alkaline cells, up to 400 days. They are not included.
Plug a 5 V power bank into the USB-C port and open it normally (leaflet page 2), or use the key.
Installation and Fit
60 mm - it uses the 6068 automatic mortice. There is no backset choice for this model.
40-100 mm per FORGE - the supplied parts can be cut shorter for thinner doors.
Yes - FORGE says it suits all opening directions. See how to tell your door handing.
Related Products, Guides and Chapters
Related FORGE products: FORGE A7 · FORGE A7X · FORGE A2 · FORGE A90
Buyer's Guide chapters: Ch 02 Measuring Your Door · Ch 03 Access Methods · Ch 10 FORGE profile
Helpful blog reading: Smart Locks on Push Pull Doors · The Perils of the Internal Snib
What's in the Box - FORGE A3 Automatic Push Pull Smart Lock
- Front (outside) panel x1
- Back (inside) panel x1
- Motorised lock body (mortice) with striking plate and striking box x1
- RF remote x1 (per FORGE's description)
- RFID cards x2
- Mechanical keys x2
- Installation accessories x1
- Door installation template x1
- User manual x1
FORGE A3 Automatic Push Pull Smart Lock - Dimensions
FORGE A3 Automatic Push Pull Smart Lock - User Manual
FORGE's manual for the A3 (OEM leaflet, 2 pages, shown here as six panels), page by page. The leaflet carries no maker's brand. Prefer the PDF? Download the manual.
PDF Files - FORGE A3 Automatic Push Pull Smart Lock
The OEM leaflet FORGE supplies with the A3 - parts and packing list, specification, installation steps, emergency power, quick open and double lock, indicators and the settings menu.
FORGE's drawing of the 6068 automatic mortice - 60 mm backset, 99.10 x 178 mm case, 240 x 24 mm faceplate. Filed for the A7 and A7X; the A3's drawing shows the same mortice. A dimension reference, not a 1:1 cut-out template.
FORGE A3 Automatic Push Pull Smart Lock - Product Gallery
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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