McGrath NX6W Digital Smart Lock - Built-In Wi-Fi, Euro 60/68 Mortice, 5-in-1 Access
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The McGrath NX6W is a full-size 5-in-1 digital smart lock for standard-stile timber and aluminium hinged doors in homes, offices and light commercial premises. It is the built-in Wi-Fi member of the McGrath Locks range: the lock joins your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network directly, so remote locking, unlocking, user management and notifications work through the McGrath Locks App with no separate gateway to buy. Its 370 mm lock body is deliberately large - on a retrofit it covers the oversized cutouts and stray holes that earlier hardware leaves behind, which is why it is one of the front-door smart locks we fit most often on older doors.
Five ways in: PIN code, RFID card or tag, fingerprint, Bluetooth eKey through the McGrath Locks App, and a mechanical key override - with Wi-Fi remote access on top. The same lock without the Wi-Fi radio is the McGrath NX6, which uses a plug-in gateway for remote access instead; Chapter 01 explains the smart versus connected distinction if you are weighing the two.
A McGrath Euro 60/68 mortice lock ships in the box: a 1.5 mm SS304 stainless three-point deadbolt body with an anti-friction dead latch, a manual privacy bolt (turnsnib) on the inside, and a 500,000-cycle test behind it. How a mortice deadbolt differs from the tubular latch on most retrofit smart locks is covered in Chapter 01. The external housing is IP65 rated for a sheltered outdoor position; the internal unit that carries the batteries is for indoor use only and is not weather rated.
Estimated Dispatch
Usually ships same day if ordered before 11am AEST (excludes weekends and Queensland public holidays).
Usually ships same day if ordered before 11am AEST (excludes weekends and Queensland public holidays).
Known fault: rapid battery drain on some NX6W units
A small number of NX6W locks have shown rapid battery drain. The cause is the built-in Wi-Fi radio, which polls the network roughly every five minutes to stay connected, and that constant polling can flatten the eight AA cells far sooner than the 18-month figure. We have sold dozens of these locks and only a handful have been affected, but we would rather tell you than leave it unsaid. If yours drains quickly, the low-battery diagnostic and battery management tips in our TTLock guide are the first stop, and what really governs smart lock battery life is worth five minutes before you buy any connected lock.
A small number of NX6W locks have shown rapid battery drain. The cause is the built-in Wi-Fi radio, which polls the network roughly every five minutes to stay connected, and that constant polling can flatten the eight AA cells far sooner than the 18-month figure. We have sold dozens of these locks and only a handful have been affected, but we would rather tell you than leave it unsaid. If yours drains quickly, the low-battery diagnostic and battery management tips in our TTLock guide are the first stop, and what really governs smart lock battery life is worth five minutes before you buy any connected lock.
For dependable remote access with normal battery life we recommend the non-Wi-Fi McGrath NX6 paired with the mains-powered McGrath G5 Wi-Fi Gateway. The gateway does the network polling on wall power, so the lock keeps its battery life while you keep full app and remote control - and because the G5 is dual-band, it also sidesteps the 2.4 GHz band-steering problem that catches out built-in Wi-Fi locks on modern routers.
Built-In Wi-Fi (No Gateway to Buy)
Wi-Fi is built into the NX6W, so remote access, activity notifications and app control all run over your own 2.4 GHz network with nothing extra to add. There is no separate Wi-Fi gateway (bridge) to buy, power or find a spot for - the hardware cost and the extra setup step a Bluetooth-only lock needs for remote access are gone. If your router merges its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands under one name, read why smart locks drop off Wi-Fi before installation day.
Wi-Fi is built into the NX6W, so remote access, activity notifications and app control all run over your own 2.4 GHz network with nothing extra to add. There is no separate Wi-Fi gateway (bridge) to buy, power or find a spot for - the hardware cost and the extra setup step a Bluetooth-only lock needs for remote access are gone. If your router merges its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands under one name, read why smart locks drop off Wi-Fi before installation day.
Not sure what a gateway even does? See Chapter 08 - what a gateway does, or browse every smart lock we stock with built-in Wi-Fi and the wider Wi-Fi capable range.
Prefer the standard NX6 without built-in Wi-Fi?
The McGrath NX6 is the same lock, mortice and app - it simply runs on Bluetooth at the door and adds remote access through a separate G2, G3, G4 or G5 gateway when you want it. It costs less, and the gateway route is the one we recommend for the most dependable battery life. Compare the four McGrath gateways if you go that way.
The McGrath NX6 is the same lock, mortice and app - it simply runs on Bluetooth at the door and adds remote access through a separate G2, G3, G4 or G5 gateway when you want it. It costs less, and the gateway route is the one we recommend for the most dependable battery life. Compare the four McGrath gateways if you go that way.
Key Features
- 5-in-1 access plus Wi-Fi remote: PIN code, RFID card or tag, fingerprint, Bluetooth eKey and mechanical key override - five independent ways in, laid out side by side in Chapter 03's access-method comparison. Every method above the key sits in the authentication stack Chapter 01 describes.
- Built-in Wi-Fi remote access: connects straight to your 2.4 GHz network for lock, unlock, user changes and notifications from anywhere through the McGrath Locks App - no gateway. It is one of the few Wi-Fi smart locks in the McGrath range that needs nothing else; the trade-off is covered honestly in the known-fault note above.
- Full-size body for retrofit: the 370 mm x 75 mm lock body covers the door prep, faceplate marks and oversized cutouts earlier hardware leaves behind - often removing the need for a separate scar plate. Chapter 02 shows how to identify what is on the door now.
- Euro 60/68 mortice with privacy bolt: the supplied McGrath Euro 60/68 mortice throws three deadbolts when the inside lever is lifted, and a manual turnsnib on the inside gives the occupant privacy that no outside credential can override until it is released. Read what an internal snib actually disables before you rely on it in a rental.
- Heavy-duty tested mortice: 1.5 mm SS304 stainless case and latching tongues, anti-friction dead latch, tested to 500,000 cycles and passed BHMA Level 2 and Level 3 - mortice spec sheet (PDF). Why cycle ratings matter for a front door that opens twenty times a day is explained in our lifespan guide.
- IP65-rated external housing: the outside assembly handles rain splash and humidity in a sheltered position - see what IP65 means. The internal unit houses the batteries and is not IP rated. On the coast, read what salt air does to electronic locks.
- USB-C emergency power: if the batteries go flat, a USB-C power bank held to the port on the exterior base powers the lock long enough to get in - one of two answers to what happens when the battery dies. The other is the key.
- Mechanical key override: a standard Euro profile cylinder with two keys supplied - see why we still want a key on a smart lock. Keyed alike and keyed to differ replacement cylinders and an uncut NX6 key blank are listed under Accessories; browse every smart lock with a backup key.
- Handing set on site: left- or right-hand operation is set during installation to suit the door swing. Work out yours with our door-handing guide.
- Anti-peep PIN entry and lockout: pad a code with random digits either side and the lock still opens, so a watcher learns nothing; repeated wrong attempts lock the keypad out. Chapter 14 covers the six TTLock passcode types - permanent, timed, one-time, cyclic, custom and erase - the NX6W supports.
- Passage mode: leave the door free-swinging for business hours, an open home or a party, then switch it back from the app or keypad.
- Unlimited Bluetooth eKeys with time limits: issue permanent, timed or one-off eKeys to family, cleaners and guests from the app, and revoke them just as fast. Every unlock is logged with the credential and time, which is the audit trail that settles disputes on a rental.
- Fingerprint reader in the lever: up to 100 enrolled fingerprints. Enrol each finger from three angles and read the fingerprint tips for wet or worn fingers; browse all fingerprint smart locks.
- McGrath Locks App on iOS and Android: the McGrath-branded build of the TTLock platform, explained in Chapter 14 and compared with the other ecosystems in Chapter 15. The platform manual walks through adding the lock.
Access Methods
Every method below works locally at the door whether or not the Wi-Fi is up; only remote control depends on the connection. For a plain-English rundown of how each one works and when to use it, see Chapter 03 - Smart Lock Access Methods, or browse every lock we stock by app-enabled, PIN code, fingerprint, card or fob, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or backup key.
Palm Recognition
What's in the Box
McGrath NX6W - complete kit
- Exterior lock assembly (keypad, fingerprint lever, RFID reader, USB-C port)
- Interior lock assembly (battery compartment, lever, privacy turnsnib)
- McGrath Euro 60/68 mortice lock (ML-SP-M-60/68) with strike plate and strike plate pocket
- Euro profile key override cylinder, fitted
- 2 x mechanical override keys (spares are cut from the NX6 key blank)
- 2 x McGrath RFID access tags (extra fobs and cards sold separately)
- Smart lock manual (installation and programming guide)
- Drill positioning template
- Through-bolt fixings, spindles, spacers and mounting screws
- Mini security screwdriver for the battery cover (a magnetic-tip Torx replacement is stocked)
Note: 8 x AA alkaline batteries are not included. No gateway is needed with this model. The generic TTLock platform manual sits behind the McGrath Locks App if the printed manual is misplaced.
Suitable Uses
- Residential front doors, timber and aluminium: standard-stile hinged doors from 38 mm to 110 mm thick, which takes in almost every Australian entry door - check yours against the door-type compatibility matrix and browse the regular front door range. Aluminium doors need a stile wide enough for the mortice case - measure the stile width first.
- Retrofits over old hardware: the 370 mm body hides the marks and holes an earlier lock, escutcheon or longplate left behind. Identify what is there now with Chapter 02 - existing door hardware, and confirm the 60 mm backset before ordering.
- Home offices and small commercial premises: 250 PIN codes, 1,000 RFID credentials and 100 fingerprints run a staff list without a key cabinet, and passage mode opens the door for trading hours. Our platform guide covers which smart lock platform suits a business.
- Airbnb and short-stay rentals: the McGrath Locks App supports TTRenting, so timed guest codes and eKeys issue and expire automatically, and built-in Wi-Fi keeps the lock online for property management system automation without a gateway. See how TTLock automation really works, what happens if the Wi-Fi drops mid-stay (guests still get in on their code), and which short-stay setup suits you.
- Serviced apartments, motels and guest rooms: TTHotel adds front-desk style card issuing and PMS integration, and the mortice's privacy turnsnib gives guests a mechanical do-not-disturb. Read the snib risk in short-stay properties so a guest cannot lock your cleaner out by accident.
- Homes where a gateway is a nuisance: no spare power point near the door, no shelf for a bridge, or a router at the wrong end of the house - the NX6W needs only a 2.4 GHz signal at the door. Gateway placement is the step you skip.
- Sheltered outdoor-facing entries: the IP65 external housing suits a porch or covered entry. It is not for a fully exposed door or a gate in the weather - for those, look at the external gate category, and read Queensland climate considerations.
- Strata and apartment entry doors that are not fire doors: run the four strata checks first. The NX6W carries no fire rating, so it must not go on a tagged fire door - the Lockton Cadell52 is our fire-rated 60 mm mortice alternative, and Chapter 05 explains where fire doors are required. Still unsure? Use our free lock recommendation service.
Available Finish Options
Matt Black
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STK MLNX6W
Silver
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STK MLNX6W
Finish selection does not affect functionality, compliance, or performance. Both finishes are supplied under the single MLNX6W listing - choose Matt Black or Silver at checkout. The supplied mortice is satin stainless steel in either case.
NX Series - Where the NX6W Sits in the McGrath Standard-Stile Range
The NX6W and the NX6 share the same body, mortice, credentials and app; the only functional difference is how remote access is achieved. The NX5 and NX1 are the other standard-stile 5-in-1 McGrath locks and use different mortice or latch formats. McGrath's whole range is profiled in Chapter 10.
Need a fire rating on a 60 mm mortice door? Step up to the Lockton Cadell52 fire-rated smart lock - the same TTLock platform, on fire doors the NX6W cannot go on. Every McGrath lock above runs the same McGrath Locks App, so credentials and habits carry across if you mix models around the house.
Accessories and Spares
Every spare and accessory below is confirmed for the NX6 family. Replacement mortices sit in the mortice locks for smart locks category, override cylinders under cylinders and barrels, blanks under keys and key blanks, and credentials under RFID fobs, tags and cards.
A Wi-Fi gateway is not an accessory for this model - the Wi-Fi is already inside. If you later decide you would rather run the lock on Bluetooth plus a mains-powered gateway for battery life, that is a conversation about swapping to the NX6, not an add-on. Terry's fits and services the NX6 range across the Gold Coast - see Advice and Installation.
McGrath NX6W - Technical Specifications
IP rating note: the IP65 rating applies to the external lock housing only. The internal unit, which houses the batteries and electronics, is not IP rated and must not be exposed to water. Install where the internal unit is protected from rain ingress - if the door faces the weather with no cover, read Queensland climate considerations first.
Dimensions
Two drawings matter here: the lock body that sits on the door face, and the mortice that goes into the door edge. The mortice is the one that decides fit - its 60 mm backset and 68 mm centres are fixed, so confirm your existing prep against the standard Australian backset sizes and read how mortice door prep differs from a bored cylindrical prep.
Lock body: 370 mm (H) x 75 mm (W) x 24 mm (D). Outside handle projection: 72 mm.
McGrath Euro 60/68 mortice: 95.2 mm overall width, 60 mm backset, 68 mm centre-to-centre (cylinder to latch), 175.8 mm case height, 52 mm lower fixing distance. Faceplate 255 mm x 24 mm.
Battery, Power and Backup Access
- Powered by 8 x AA alkaline batteries (not included). Terry's strongly recommends Duracell - the TTLock guide explains which batteries to use and which to avoid. Do not fit rechargeable cells; their lower voltage trips the low-battery warning early.
- McGrath rates battery life at up to 18 months at about ten uses a day. The built-in Wi-Fi radio is the biggest single draw, and a small number of units have drained far faster - see the known-fault note at the top of the page and what really governs battery life.
- Battery voltage 6 V. The low-battery alert triggers below 4.6 V with an audible warning at the lock and a notification in the app; a misaligned door that makes the motor strain is the other common cause of early warnings - Chapter 12 explains.
- USB-C emergency power - if the batteries are flat, hold any USB-C power bank to the port on the base of the exterior unit and the keypad wakes long enough to enter a code or scan a fingerprint. Chapter 01 covers how smart locks are powered and what a mains power outage does and does not affect (nothing - the lock is battery powered).
- Mechanical key override through the Euro cylinder works with no power at all. Keep one key off the property - read where to store the override key.
- The battery cover is held by security screws; the mini screwdriver is in the box, and a magnetic-tip Torx driver is stocked for when it walks off. More on power and battery questions in Chapter 13.
App Platform & Data Hosting
The McGrath Locks mobile app is a customised, McGrath-branded platform tailored specifically for the McGrath Locks product range. The app is managed, supported and distributed locally by McGrath Locks in Australia. Australian-based support staff handle warranty claims, app troubleshooting and platform queries - you are not dealing with an overseas vendor. The underlying cloud infrastructure is provided by TTLock, a globally deployed IoT platform; Chapter 14 sets out its security record honestly, including every published CVE. For a broader comparison of smart lock app ecosystems available in Australia, see Chapter 15 - Security and Data Sovereignty and which platform suits a home.
Long-Term Support and Confidence
McGrath smart locks are supplied through LSC, one of the largest locksmith trade distributors in the country, and supported locally. Spare mortices, cylinders, key blanks and credentials for the NX6 family are stocked, which is exactly the supply chain that keeps a smart lock serviceable years on. Read why longevity matters more than features and what a realistic lifespan looks like.
McGrath smart locks are supplied through LSC, one of the largest locksmith trade distributors in the country, and supported locally. Spare mortices, cylinders, key blanks and credentials for the NX6 family are stocked, which is exactly the supply chain that keeps a smart lock serviceable years on. Read why longevity matters more than features and what a realistic lifespan looks like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a gateway for remote access?
No. Wi-Fi is built into the NX6W, so it joins your 2.4 GHz network directly and you can lock, unlock and manage users from anywhere in the McGrath Locks App with no extra hardware. The standard NX6 is the one that needs a gateway. If you are weighing the two, do you actually need a gateway? is the honest read, and the battery-drain note above explains why we still often recommend the gateway route.
No. Wi-Fi is built into the NX6W, so it joins your 2.4 GHz network directly and you can lock, unlock and manage users from anywhere in the McGrath Locks App with no extra hardware. The standard NX6 is the one that needs a gateway. If you are weighing the two, do you actually need a gateway? is the honest read, and the battery-drain note above explains why we still often recommend the gateway route.
If the Wi-Fi drops out, am I locked out?
No. PIN, RFID, fingerprint, Bluetooth and the key all work at the door with no internet at all; only remote control and live notifications pause until the connection returns. This is the same behaviour as every TTLock lock when the internet goes down. If the lock keeps dropping off Wi-Fi, the usual culprit is a router that merges its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands - the real fixes are simple.
No. PIN, RFID, fingerprint, Bluetooth and the key all work at the door with no internet at all; only remote control and live notifications pause until the connection returns. This is the same behaviour as every TTLock lock when the internet goes down. If the lock keeps dropping off Wi-Fi, the usual culprit is a router that merges its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands - the real fixes are simple.
What does the privacy bolt do?
The supplied mortice has a manual turnsnib on the inside. Turn it and the bolt holds the door against every outside credential - PIN, card, fingerprint, app - until someone inside releases it. It is a mechanical do-not-disturb, not an app setting, which is why it suits guest rooms. It also means a guest can lock a cleaner or a host out, so read what an internal snib disables and the best-practice rules before a short-stay install.
The supplied mortice has a manual turnsnib on the inside. Turn it and the bolt holds the door against every outside credential - PIN, card, fingerprint, app - until someone inside releases it. It is a mechanical do-not-disturb, not an app setting, which is why it suits guest rooms. It also means a guest can lock a cleaner or a host out, so read what an internal snib disables and the best-practice rules before a short-stay install.
How will I know if mine has the battery-drain fault, and what then?
Fresh Duracell AAs that need replacing in a matter of weeks rather than a year, with normal daily use, is the sign - the low-battery diagnostic rules out the ordinary causes first (door misalignment, cheap cells, a code entered dozens of times a day). If it is the Wi-Fi radio, talk to Terry's; the fix we recommend is the NX6 with a mains-powered G5 gateway, which keeps every remote feature and returns the lock to normal battery life. Warranty claims on an affected unit are handled by Terry's under the McGrath warranty.
Fresh Duracell AAs that need replacing in a matter of weeks rather than a year, with normal daily use, is the sign - the low-battery diagnostic rules out the ordinary causes first (door misalignment, cheap cells, a code entered dozens of times a day). If it is the Wi-Fi radio, talk to Terry's; the fix we recommend is the NX6 with a mains-powered G5 gateway, which keeps every remote feature and returns the lock to normal battery life. Warranty claims on an affected unit are handled by Terry's under the McGrath warranty.
Will it fit my door?
Three checks. The door must be 38 mm to 110 mm thick. The mortice needs a 60 mm backset with 68 mm centres - if your existing mortice is 85 mm pitch or a 70 mm backset, this is the wrong lock and the NX5 may be right. And on an aluminium door the stile must accept a 95 mm-wide case, so measure the stile width; narrow stiles want the slimline A210 or A231 instead. Chapter 02 walks through every measurement, or send us photos through the free recommendation service.
Three checks. The door must be 38 mm to 110 mm thick. The mortice needs a 60 mm backset with 68 mm centres - if your existing mortice is 85 mm pitch or a 70 mm backset, this is the wrong lock and the NX5 may be right. And on an aluminium door the stile must accept a 95 mm-wide case, so measure the stile width; narrow stiles want the slimline A210 or A231 instead. Chapter 02 walks through every measurement, or send us photos through the free recommendation service.
Additional Information
- Retrofit coverage - measure before you order. The 370 mm x 75 mm body is deliberately larger than most residential digital locks so it hides the prep left by earlier hardware. If your door has visible holes or a longplate shadow, measure their spread against the body and the mortice drawing; where the old marks fall outside the body, a scar plate from the scar and adaptor plate range closes the gap.
- Security screen door clearance. The outside handle projects 72 mm - further than a standard lever. If a hinged security screen sits in front of the door, check the gap between the two before ordering so the lever does not foul the screen frame; how to measure the clearance and the mistake we see most are both short reads.
- Handing is set with batteries in. Left- or right-hand operation is configured during installation and the lock uses its motor to set the latch direction, so fit the batteries before handing the lock and lay the drill template out for the chosen hand before drilling. If you are unsure which hand your door is, what happens when handing is wrong is worth two minutes.
- Installation. A drill template and manual are supplied and a competent DIYer can fit this lock, but a mortice with three deadbolts is unforgiving of a strike that is a few millimetres out - misalignment is the leading cause of new-lock faults and early battery drain. Read the three DIY mistakes and Chapter 12's when to DIY and when not to; Terry's fits the NX6 range across the Gold Coast through Advice and Installation and can site-survey a tricky door first.
- Not a fire door lock. The NX6W carries no fire test and must not be fitted to a tagged fire door - in a strata building that includes most apartment entry doors. Use the Lockton Cadell52 for a 60 mm mortice fire door, or the McGrath Windsor, Hamilton, Stafford or Bardon on a latch or ANSI mortice door. Chapter 05 explains how to identify a fire door, and our apartment guide covers which smart locks are actually compliant.
Warranty
12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship (24-month on ALBION, ASCOT, ASHGROVE, BARDON, GRANGE, HAMILTON, KEDRON, MANLY, SANDGATE, STAFFORD, ULTRA SECUA and WINDSOR models). McGrath Locks will repair, replace, or refund at their discretion. Proof of purchase required for all claims. Returns & Warranty | McGrath Locks Warranty
12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship (24-month on ALBION, ASCOT, ASHGROVE, BARDON, GRANGE, HAMILTON, KEDRON, MANLY, SANDGATE, STAFFORD, ULTRA SECUA and WINDSOR models). McGrath Locks will repair, replace, or refund at their discretion. Proof of purchase required for all claims. Returns & Warranty | McGrath Locks Warranty
Download PDF Resources
McGrath NX6W A4 Datasheet (PDF)
Three pages: cover, the full technical specification table (hardware, credentials, lock features, power, operating environment, warranty) on page 2, and a photographed what's-in-the-box spread on page 3.
Three pages: cover, the full technical specification table (hardware, credentials, lock features, power, operating environment, warranty) on page 2, and a photographed what's-in-the-box spread on page 3.
McGrath Euro Mortice Lock 60/68 - Spec Sheet (PDF)
Single-page spec sheet for the ML-SP-M-60/68 mortice supplied with this lock: materials, 500,000-cycle test, BHMA Level 2 and 3, case and faceplate dimensions, the engineering drawing and the accessories (strike plate, strike pocket, fixing screws).
Single-page spec sheet for the ML-SP-M-60/68 mortice supplied with this lock: materials, 500,000-cycle test, BHMA Level 2 and 3, case and faceplate dimensions, the engineering drawing and the accessories (strike plate, strike pocket, fixing screws).
TTLock App User Manual (PDF)
The 56-page platform manual behind the McGrath Locks App - adding a lock, eKey types, passcode types, card management, fingerprints and transferring the lock at handover. Generic TT Lock screenshots; the McGrath app is the same platform with McGrath branding.
The 56-page platform manual behind the McGrath Locks App - adding a lock, eKey types, passcode types, card management, fingerprints and transferring the lock at handover. Generic TT Lock screenshots; the McGrath app is the same platform with McGrath branding.
McGrath NX6W - FAQ, Setup and Owner's Guide
Everything below is here to help you buy, fit, set up and live with the McGrath NX6W. For general smart-lock questions see the Smart Lock FAQ (Chapter 13), for the McGrath app read the TTLock Platform Guide (Chapter 14), and start any purchase with the Quick Start Guide.
Remote Access and Wi-Fi
What is the practical difference between the NX6W and an NX6 with a gateway?
Same lock, same mortice, same credentials, same McGrath Locks App - the difference is where the Wi-Fi radio lives. On the NX6W it is inside the lock and runs on the lock's batteries; on the NX6 it lives in a plug-in G2, G3, G4 or G5 gateway on mains power that talks to the lock over Bluetooth. Built-in Wi-Fi saves you the gateway, a power point and a setup step; the gateway saves your batteries and, with the G5, gives you 5 GHz. Chapter 14 tabulates what changes when a gateway is added, and Chapter 08 covers choosing the right one.
Same lock, same mortice, same credentials, same McGrath Locks App - the difference is where the Wi-Fi radio lives. On the NX6W it is inside the lock and runs on the lock's batteries; on the NX6 it lives in a plug-in G2, G3, G4 or G5 gateway on mains power that talks to the lock over Bluetooth. Built-in Wi-Fi saves you the gateway, a power point and a setup step; the gateway saves your batteries and, with the G5, gives you 5 GHz. Chapter 14 tabulates what changes when a gateway is added, and Chapter 08 covers choosing the right one.
My router only shows one network name. Will the NX6W connect?
Probably, but this is the number-one setup snag. The lock needs a 2.4 GHz network; most modern routers merge 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz under one name and steer devices between them, and a lock that lands on 5 GHz during pairing will fail. Split the bands temporarily, stand your phone near the lock on the 2.4 GHz network while pairing, then merge again. The full explanation is in band steering, the fixes in our TTLock tips, and Chapter 13 answers why smart locks drop off Wi-Fi.
Probably, but this is the number-one setup snag. The lock needs a 2.4 GHz network; most modern routers merge 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz under one name and steer devices between them, and a lock that lands on 5 GHz during pairing will fail. Split the bands temporarily, stand your phone near the lock on the 2.4 GHz network while pairing, then merge again. The full explanation is in band steering, the fixes in our TTLock tips, and Chapter 13 answers why smart locks drop off Wi-Fi.
How far from the router can the lock be?
Wherever your phone gets a solid 2.4 GHz signal at the door, the lock will too - 2.4 GHz carries further through brick and timber than 5 GHz, which is one reason it is the band smart locks use. If the front door is a dead spot, a mesh node or extender broadcasting 2.4 GHz near the entry fixes it; there is no gateway to reposition on this model. Compare that with the gateway placement rules an NX6 owner has to follow.
Wherever your phone gets a solid 2.4 GHz signal at the door, the lock will too - 2.4 GHz carries further through brick and timber than 5 GHz, which is one reason it is the band smart locks use. If the front door is a dead spot, a mesh node or extender broadcasting 2.4 GHz near the entry fixes it; there is no gateway to reposition on this model. Compare that with the gateway placement rules an NX6 owner has to follow.
Can I turn the Wi-Fi off and run it as a Bluetooth lock to save batteries?
Yes - remove the Wi-Fi configuration in the app and the lock behaves exactly like an NX6 without a gateway: every credential works at the door, eKeys and codes are issued over Bluetooth when you are in range, and remote features pause. It is a legitimate way to stretch battery life on a lock that has shown the drain fault, and you can add a G5 gateway later to get remote back on mains power. A Bluetooth-only lock does need its clock checked occasionally - see clock calibration and the symptoms of clock drift.
Yes - remove the Wi-Fi configuration in the app and the lock behaves exactly like an NX6 without a gateway: every credential works at the door, eKeys and codes are issued over Bluetooth when you are in range, and remote features pause. It is a legitimate way to stretch battery life on a lock that has shown the drain fault, and you can add a G5 gateway later to get remote back on mains power. A Bluetooth-only lock does need its clock checked occasionally - see clock calibration and the symptoms of clock drift.
Does it work with Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home?
Not directly. The McGrath Locks App is a TTLock-platform app and does not expose the lock to Apple Home, Google Home or Alexa; McGrath does not claim voice control for the NX6W and we do not either. If native smart-home integration is the priority, the Yale Home and Lockwood Home ecosystem is where that lives - Chapter 15's scenario-to-platform table and Chapter 14's honest list of what TTLock does not do lay it out.
Not directly. The McGrath Locks App is a TTLock-platform app and does not expose the lock to Apple Home, Google Home or Alexa; McGrath does not claim voice control for the NX6W and we do not either. If native smart-home integration is the priority, the Yale Home and Lockwood Home ecosystem is where that lives - Chapter 15's scenario-to-platform table and Chapter 14's honest list of what TTLock does not do lay it out.
Access and Credentials
What kinds of PIN codes can I create?
Six: permanent, time-limited (one hour to three years), one-time (valid six hours), cyclic (the same code every Tuesday morning for the cleaner, say), customised (you choose the digits and the window) and an erase code that wipes every code on the lock. Time-limited and cyclic codes must be activated at the lock within their window on a Bluetooth-only install; with Wi-Fi built in the NX6W pushes them straight to the lock. Chapter 14 explains the six passcode types; our TTLock tips cover the permanent passcode rule, the activation windows, a worked cyclic-code example and the erase code. The platform manual documents each type from page 24.
Six: permanent, time-limited (one hour to three years), one-time (valid six hours), cyclic (the same code every Tuesday morning for the cleaner, say), customised (you choose the digits and the window) and an erase code that wipes every code on the lock. Time-limited and cyclic codes must be activated at the lock within their window on a Bluetooth-only install; with Wi-Fi built in the NX6W pushes them straight to the lock. Chapter 14 explains the six passcode types; our TTLock tips cover the permanent passcode rule, the activation windows, a worked cyclic-code example and the erase code. The platform manual documents each type from page 24.
How does anti-peep PIN entry work?
Type any digits you like before and after your real code - up to the keypad's limit - and the lock still opens, because it looks for the correct sequence anywhere in what you typed. Someone watching over your shoulder or reading fingerprint smudges on the glass learns nothing useful. After repeated wrong attempts the keypad locks out for a period, which is also why a forgotten code is best fixed from the app rather than by guessing. The fundamentals are in Chapter 03's PIN section.
Type any digits you like before and after your real code - up to the keypad's limit - and the lock still opens, because it looks for the correct sequence anywhere in what you typed. Someone watching over your shoulder or reading fingerprint smudges on the glass learns nothing useful. After repeated wrong attempts the keypad locks out for a period, which is also why a forgotten code is best fixed from the app rather than by guessing. The fundamentals are in Chapter 03's PIN section.
My fingerprint is rejected some mornings. Is the reader faulty?
Almost never. Wet, sweaty, sunscreen-coated or very dry fingers read badly on every optical or capacitive sensor, and so does a finger enrolled at one angle and presented at another. Enrol each finger from three angles as the app prompts, add a second finger on each hand, and wipe the sensor in the lever occasionally. Our TTLock guide has the three-angle enrolment technique and general fingerprint tips; Chapter 03 covers fingerprint failure modes; the manual's fingerprint management page shows the enrolment screens.
Almost never. Wet, sweaty, sunscreen-coated or very dry fingers read badly on every optical or capacitive sensor, and so does a finger enrolled at one angle and presented at another. Enrol each finger from three angles as the app prompts, add a second finger on each hand, and wipe the sensor in the lever occasionally. Our TTLock guide has the three-angle enrolment technique and general fingerprint tips; Chapter 03 covers fingerprint failure modes; the manual's fingerprint management page shows the enrolment screens.
Which RFID cards and tags work, and can I add my own?
The reader is 13.56 MHz and takes MIFARE Classic 1K credentials - the two tags in the box are that type, and so are the McGrath fobs, ISO cards, wristbands and adhesive stickers we stock. Each credential is enrolled at the lock through the app with permanent or timed validity and can be deleted individually, so a lost fob costs you one entry, not a rekey. A bank card or a Go Card will not enrol. Chapter 03 explains why MIFARE is the standard; the manual covers card management on page 32; browse the whole card and fob access range.
The reader is 13.56 MHz and takes MIFARE Classic 1K credentials - the two tags in the box are that type, and so are the McGrath fobs, ISO cards, wristbands and adhesive stickers we stock. Each credential is enrolled at the lock through the app with permanent or timed validity and can be deleted individually, so a lost fob costs you one entry, not a rekey. A bank card or a Go Card will not enrol. Chapter 03 explains why MIFARE is the standard; the manual covers card management on page 32; browse the whole card and fob access range.
What is an eKey and how is it different from a code?
An eKey is app access: the person installs the McGrath Locks App, you send them an eKey from yours, and their phone unlocks the door over Bluetooth (or remotely, if you grant it). Like codes, eKeys can be permanent, timed or one-time, and unlimited of them can exist. The practical difference is that an eKey needs the guest to install an app and log in, so for a two-night stay a code is usually kinder; for a family member or a manager, an eKey with admin rights is more useful. Chapter 14 covers eKeys and the manual shows the three eKey types.
An eKey is app access: the person installs the McGrath Locks App, you send them an eKey from yours, and their phone unlocks the door over Bluetooth (or remotely, if you grant it). Like codes, eKeys can be permanent, timed or one-time, and unlimited of them can exist. The practical difference is that an eKey needs the guest to install an app and log in, so for a two-night stay a code is usually kinder; for a family member or a manager, an eKey with admin rights is more useful. Chapter 14 covers eKeys and the manual shows the three eKey types.
Can I have all my McGrath locks on one key?
Yes, on the mechanical side. Fit a keyed-alike NX6 cylinder to each NX6 or NX6W and one override key opens them all; the keyed-to-differ cylinder is the opposite - a unique key for one lock. Spare keys are cut from the NX6 key blank by any locksmith. Keying alike across different McGrath models (an NX6W on the front and an Albion on the garage side door, say) depends on the cylinder each model takes - ask us. On the digital side, of course, one app already runs every McGrath lock you own.
Yes, on the mechanical side. Fit a keyed-alike NX6 cylinder to each NX6 or NX6W and one override key opens them all; the keyed-to-differ cylinder is the opposite - a unique key for one lock. Spare keys are cut from the NX6 key blank by any locksmith. Keying alike across different McGrath models (an NX6W on the front and an Albion on the garage side door, say) depends on the cylinder each model takes - ask us. On the digital side, of course, one app already runs every McGrath lock you own.
Locking, Privacy and Safety
How do the three deadbolts get thrown - is it automatic?
No, and this surprises some buyers. When you close the door the anti-friction dead latch holds it shut and the lock is secure against the handle. To throw the three deadbolts you lift the inside lever upward (lift-to-lock), the same way a multipoint lock on an aluminium door works. From outside, any credential retracts both the latch and the bolts in one motion. Lifting the bolts every time you go out is good habit on a front door; Chapter 01 explains the mortice deadbolt format and our blog covers why bolt throw matters.
No, and this surprises some buyers. When you close the door the anti-friction dead latch holds it shut and the lock is secure against the handle. To throw the three deadbolts you lift the inside lever upward (lift-to-lock), the same way a multipoint lock on an aluminium door works. From outside, any credential retracts both the latch and the bolts in one motion. Lifting the bolts every time you go out is good habit on a front door; Chapter 01 explains the mortice deadbolt format and our blog covers why bolt throw matters.
Can I always get out from inside?
Yes. The inside lever retracts the latch and the bolts in one motion regardless of the lock state, and the privacy turnsnib only ever locks people out, never in. That single-action egress is what makes a mortice smart lock acceptable on a residential entry door; on a tagged fire door the question is different and the NX6W is not the answer - see the Lockton Cadell52 and Chapter 05.
Yes. The inside lever retracts the latch and the bolts in one motion regardless of the lock state, and the privacy turnsnib only ever locks people out, never in. That single-action egress is what makes a mortice smart lock acceptable on a residential entry door; on a tagged fire door the question is different and the NX6W is not the answer - see the Lockton Cadell52 and Chapter 05.
If a guest turns the privacy snib, can I override it from the app?
No. The turnsnib is a mechanical bolt inside the mortice; the app has no motor on it. That is the point in a motel room and the risk in a short-stay rental - a guest who leaves with it thrown locks your cleaner out until a locksmith attends. Our snib guide covers why there is no admin override, real-world examples and how to tell from outside.
No. The turnsnib is a mechanical bolt inside the mortice; the app has no motor on it. That is the point in a motel room and the risk in a short-stay rental - a guest who leaves with it thrown locks your cleaner out until a locksmith attends. Our snib guide covers why there is no admin override, real-world examples and how to tell from outside.
The app has a Tamper Alert toggle. Why does it keep going off?
Leave it switched off. That toggle is a generic TTLock platform setting; McGrath locks do not carry the vibration hardware behind it, so on an NX6W it only ever produces phantom alerts. This is not a fault with your lock. The two blogs to read are why McGrath locks do not support it and the three-step procedure to turn it off; Chapter 13 has the short answer.
Leave it switched off. That toggle is a generic TTLock platform setting; McGrath locks do not carry the vibration hardware behind it, so on an NX6W it only ever produces phantom alerts. This is not a fault with your lock. The two blogs to read are why McGrath locks do not support it and the three-step procedure to turn it off; Chapter 13 has the short answer.
Can I see who opened the door and when?
Yes. Every unlock is recorded against the credential that made it - which code, which fingerprint, which card, which eKey - with a timestamp, and with Wi-Fi built in those records reach your app in near real time rather than waiting for a phone to walk past the lock. The manual describes searching lock records; Chapter 07 explains how audit trails settle disputes; and if you run staff, Chapter 14's attendance management turns the same records into a timesheet at no extra cost.
Yes. Every unlock is recorded against the credential that made it - which code, which fingerprint, which card, which eKey - with a timestamp, and with Wi-Fi built in those records reach your app in near real time rather than waiting for a phone to walk past the lock. The manual describes searching lock records; Chapter 07 explains how audit trails settle disputes; and if you run staff, Chapter 14's attendance management turns the same records into a timesheet at no extra cost.
Power and Batteries
Why eight AA batteries when most smart locks take four?
Because a Wi-Fi radio is hungry. Four cells run a Bluetooth lock for a year; the NX6W doubles the pack to feed the radio that polls your network to stay reachable from outside. That is also why the drain fault shows up as it does - if the radio polls more than it should, twice the batteries still drain fast. Chapter 13 covers general battery questions; our TTLock guide covers battery management on the platform.
Because a Wi-Fi radio is hungry. Four cells run a Bluetooth lock for a year; the NX6W doubles the pack to feed the radio that polls your network to stay reachable from outside. That is also why the drain fault shows up as it does - if the radio polls more than it should, twice the batteries still drain fast. Chapter 13 covers general battery questions; our TTLock guide covers battery management on the platform.
The batteries are flat and I have no key with me. Now what?
Hold any USB-C power bank to the port on the underside of the exterior unit. The keypad and reader wake on the power bank's supply, you enter your code or scan a finger, and you are in - then change the batteries. If you have neither a power bank nor a key, a locksmith can open a Euro-cylinder mortice without damage. Read what happens when the battery dies and, for next time, where to keep a spare key.
Hold any USB-C power bank to the port on the underside of the exterior unit. The keypad and reader wake on the power bank's supply, you enter your code or scan a finger, and you are in - then change the batteries. If you have neither a power bank nor a key, a locksmith can open a Euro-cylinder mortice without damage. Read what happens when the battery dies and, for next time, where to keep a spare key.
Does a mains power cut affect the lock?
No. The lock runs on its own batteries and your credentials work at the door. What a blackout does take down is your router, so remote access and notifications pause until power and internet return - the same as any connected lock, explained in power outages and smart locks and Chapter 08's when the internet goes down.
No. The lock runs on its own batteries and your credentials work at the door. What a blackout does take down is your router, so remote access and notifications pause until power and internet return - the same as any connected lock, explained in power outages and smart locks and Chapter 08's when the internet goes down.
Door Fit and Installation
My door has a 70 mm backset or an 85 mm pitch mortice. Can I still use the NX6W?
Not without new door prep. The supplied mortice is fixed at a 60 mm backset with 68 mm centres, and the lock body's spindle and cylinder holes line up with that mortice only. A 60 mm backset door with a different pitch can sometimes be re-mortised by a locksmith; a 70 mm backset door is better served by a McGrath model that matches - the NX5 takes an 85 mm pitch Euro mortice, and the NX1 takes a tubular latch. Measure with our backset guide and note what happens with the wrong backset.
Not without new door prep. The supplied mortice is fixed at a 60 mm backset with 68 mm centres, and the lock body's spindle and cylinder holes line up with that mortice only. A 60 mm backset door with a different pitch can sometimes be re-mortised by a locksmith; a 70 mm backset door is better served by a McGrath model that matches - the NX5 takes an 85 mm pitch Euro mortice, and the NX1 takes a tubular latch. Measure with our backset guide and note what happens with the wrong backset.
Will it fit an aluminium door?
A standard-stile aluminium door, yes - the datasheet lists timber and aluminium and the 38 to 110 mm thickness range takes in any residential aluminium leaf. The catch is stile width: the mortice case is 95 mm wide, so a slimline aluminium frame will not accept it. Chapter 02's stile width guide gives the numbers; if yours is narrow, the slim-line range - the McGrath A210, A231 and A236 - is built for exactly that door.
A standard-stile aluminium door, yes - the datasheet lists timber and aluminium and the 38 to 110 mm thickness range takes in any residential aluminium leaf. The catch is stile width: the mortice case is 95 mm wide, so a slimline aluminium frame will not accept it. Chapter 02's stile width guide gives the numbers; if yours is narrow, the slim-line range - the McGrath A210, A231 and A236 - is built for exactly that door.
Can I install it myself?
If you have fitted a mortice lock before and own a router or a sharp chisel set, yes; the template and manual are good. If your door currently has a bored cylindrical prep (a round hole for a knob or lever), you are cutting a mortice pocket from scratch, and that is a locksmith job on any door you care about. The three faults we see on DIY installs are spindle position, wrong backset and strike misalignment; the quick self-check catches all three. Terry's installs across the Gold Coast.
If you have fitted a mortice lock before and own a router or a sharp chisel set, yes; the template and manual are good. If your door currently has a bored cylindrical prep (a round hole for a knob or lever), you are cutting a mortice pocket from scratch, and that is a locksmith job on any door you care about. The three faults we see on DIY installs are spindle position, wrong backset and strike misalignment; the quick self-check catches all three. Terry's installs across the Gold Coast.
The lock locks but the motor sounds strained, or it will not throw the bolts.
Nine times in ten the strike or the mortice pocket is a few millimetres out and the bolts are rubbing. A mortice with three deadbolts has three places to bind, and every strained cycle costs battery. Loosen and re-seat the strike plate, check the door has not dropped on its hinges, and confirm the deadbolts clear their pockets with the door pulled firmly closed. Chapter 12's symptom-to-fix table and the door alignment section of our realities blog cover the rest.
Nine times in ten the strike or the mortice pocket is a few millimetres out and the bolts are rubbing. A mortice with three deadbolts has three places to bind, and every strained cycle costs battery. Loosen and re-seat the strike plate, check the door has not dropped on its hinges, and confirm the deadbolts clear their pockets with the door pulled firmly closed. Chapter 12's symptom-to-fix table and the door alignment section of our realities blog cover the rest.
Can I use it on a gate or a fully exposed door?
No. The IP65 rating covers the external housing only, and the internal unit with the batteries has no weather rating at all - on a gate it would be outdoors on both faces. A sheltered porch or covered entry is the limit. For a gate the McGrath Ascot is the double-sided gate lock in the range, and the battery-free mechanical digital locks are the other honest answer - see Chapter 16 on gates. Chapter 11 explains the IP scale.
No. The IP65 rating covers the external housing only, and the internal unit with the batteries has no weather rating at all - on a gate it would be outdoors on both faces. A sheltered porch or covered entry is the limit. For a gate the McGrath Ascot is the double-sided gate lock in the range, and the battery-free mechanical digital locks are the other honest answer - see Chapter 16 on gates. Chapter 11 explains the IP scale.
Short-Stay, Business and Multi-Property Use
Does it connect to Airbnb, Hostaway or Guesty?
Through the TTLock platform's TTRenting side and third-party property management systems, yes - codes are generated for each booking, pushed to the lock over its built-in Wi-Fi, and expire at checkout. What TTLock does not do is connect to Airbnb natively the way Igloohome's algoPIN does, and whether that matters depends on how many properties you run. Chapter 14 covers PMS integration and the honest TTLock versus Igloohome comparison; Chapter 07 has the seven-factor table and multi-property scaling; the platform blog covers Airbnb and holiday homes.
Through the TTLock platform's TTRenting side and third-party property management systems, yes - codes are generated for each booking, pushed to the lock over its built-in Wi-Fi, and expire at checkout. What TTLock does not do is connect to Airbnb natively the way Igloohome's algoPIN does, and whether that matters depends on how many properties you run. Chapter 14 covers PMS integration and the honest TTLock versus Igloohome comparison; Chapter 07 has the seven-factor table and multi-property scaling; the platform blog covers Airbnb and holiday homes.
Can guests still get in if the property's Wi-Fi is down at check-in?
Yes, provided their code was pushed to the lock before the outage - which, with built-in Wi-Fi, happens the moment you create it. A code sitting on the lock validates locally; the lock does not phone home to check it. What a dead connection stops is creating or cancelling codes mid-stay, so on a rental, create the next guest's code the day you confirm the booking. Chapter 07's Wi-Fi drops mid-stay scenario and TTLock without Wi-Fi spell it out; how TTLock automation copes without Wi-Fi is the operational detail.
Yes, provided their code was pushed to the lock before the outage - which, with built-in Wi-Fi, happens the moment you create it. A code sitting on the lock validates locally; the lock does not phone home to check it. What a dead connection stops is creating or cancelling codes mid-stay, so on a rental, create the next guest's code the day you confirm the booking. Chapter 07's Wi-Fi drops mid-stay scenario and TTLock without Wi-Fi spell it out; how TTLock automation copes without Wi-Fi is the operational detail.
How does passage mode work for a shop or office?
Switch it on from the app (or at the keypad) and the latch stays retracted so the door swings free for trading hours; switch it off at close and the lock secures on the next shut. The deadbolts stay retracted in passage mode - they are for after hours. For a business door that stays open all day this is more convenient than a code per staff member, and the attendance feature still records who came through by credential. Our platform blog covers smart locks for business; for a high-traffic commercial door, read what high traffic does to a lock first.
Switch it on from the app (or at the keypad) and the latch stays retracted so the door swings free for trading hours; switch it off at close and the lock secures on the next shut. The deadbolts stay retracted in passage mode - they are for after hours. For a business door that stays open all day this is more convenient than a code per staff member, and the attendance feature still records who came through by credential. Our platform blog covers smart locks for business; for a high-traffic commercial door, read what high traffic does to a lock first.
I am selling the property. How do I hand the lock over?
Transfer it from the app, do not just delete it. The administrator account owns the lock; use Transfer Lock to move it to the buyer's McGrath Locks App account and every code, card and fingerprint stays intact for them to prune. If you delete the lock without a Bluetooth reset at the door, the next owner cannot add it. The manual covers transferring a lock on page 48; our TTLock tips cover the transfer and what to do before handover, including running the erase code if you would rather start the new owner clean.
Transfer it from the app, do not just delete it. The administrator account owns the lock; use Transfer Lock to move it to the buyer's McGrath Locks App account and every code, card and fingerprint stays intact for them to prune. If you delete the lock without a Bluetooth reset at the door, the next owner cannot add it. The manual covers transferring a lock on page 48; our TTLock tips cover the transfer and what to do before handover, including running the erase code if you would rather start the new owner clean.
App, Data and Support
Is the McGrath Locks App the same as the TTLock app?
Same platform, McGrath skin. The McGrath Locks App is a branded build of TTLock, so the passcode types, eKeys, gateways and records are identical to the generic app, and the generic TTLock manual applies. The difference is who answers the phone: the McGrath build is supported in Australia by McGrath Locks and LSC rather than by an overseas developer. Chapter 14 explains what TTLock is and the hardware ecosystem it runs; the TTLock versus Tuya blog positions it against the other big platform; and the TTLock tips FAQ answers the day-to-day questions.
Same platform, McGrath skin. The McGrath Locks App is a branded build of TTLock, so the passcode types, eKeys, gateways and records are identical to the generic app, and the generic TTLock manual applies. The difference is who answers the phone: the McGrath build is supported in Australia by McGrath Locks and LSC rather than by an overseas developer. Chapter 14 explains what TTLock is and the hardware ecosystem it runs; the TTLock versus Tuya blog positions it against the other big platform; and the TTLock tips FAQ answers the day-to-day questions.
Where is my data stored, and how secure is the platform?
The McGrath Locks App is managed and supported in Australia; the cloud infrastructure underneath it is TTLock's global platform. TTLock has had vulnerabilities published and patched - six CVEs across five classes, all requiring Bluetooth proximity to the lock - and we would rather you read the disclosure than a sales line: Chapter 14's security section is the canonical account. For where each platform hosts its data, see the hosting table in our data-sovereignty blog, Chapter 15's security and data sovereignty comparison, and the TTLock versus Tuya data sovereignty section.
The McGrath Locks App is managed and supported in Australia; the cloud infrastructure underneath it is TTLock's global platform. TTLock has had vulnerabilities published and patched - six CVEs across five classes, all requiring Bluetooth proximity to the lock - and we would rather you read the disclosure than a sales line: Chapter 14's security section is the canonical account. For where each platform hosts its data, see the hosting table in our data-sovereignty blog, Chapter 15's security and data sovereignty comparison, and the TTLock versus Tuya data sovereignty section.
Which other McGrath locks should I compare it with?
If you want fingerprint and a mortice on a standard-stile door, the NX6W and NX6 are it; the NX5 suits an 85 mm pitch mortice door. If you do not need fingerprint, the Albion is the value standard-stile option on a tubular latch. For a deadbolt-only retrofit above an existing lever, the Kedron (fingerprint) and Ashgrove (raised buttons) share the platform. Fire doors go to the Hamilton or Windsor. Chapter 10's McGrath profile and the range overview in our LSC blog put them side by side.
If you want fingerprint and a mortice on a standard-stile door, the NX6W and NX6 are it; the NX5 suits an 85 mm pitch mortice door. If you do not need fingerprint, the Albion is the value standard-stile option on a tubular latch. For a deadbolt-only retrofit above an existing lever, the Kedron (fingerprint) and Ashgrove (raised buttons) share the platform. Fire doors go to the Hamilton or Windsor. Chapter 10's McGrath profile and the range overview in our LSC blog put them side by side.
Related products, guides and chapters
This lock and its family: McGrath NX6 (gateway-based) · NX5 · NX1 · Albion · all built-in Wi-Fi smart locks · every McGrath lock
Spares and accessories: Euro 60/68 mortice · keyed-alike cylinder · keyed-to-differ cylinder · NX6 key blank · RFID fob · RFID card · wristband · sticker · Torx battery-cover driver · G5 gateway and 240V USB wall adaptor (for the NX6 route) · all smart lock accessories
Alternatives: Lockton Cadell52 fire-rated 60 mm mortice (Lockton range) · A210, A231 and A236 slimline for narrow stiles · Kedron and Ashgrove deadbolts · Ascot for gates · fire door, narrow frame and regular front door categories
Buyer's Guide chapters: Ch 01 What Is a Smart Lock · Ch 02 Measuring Your Door · Ch 03 Access Methods · Ch 04 Door Types · Ch 05 Fire Doors · Ch 07 Airbnb · Ch 08 Gateways · Ch 10 Brand Profiles · Ch 11 Standards and IP · Ch 12 Installation · Ch 13 FAQ · Ch 14 TTLock Platform · Ch 15 App Platforms · the full Buyer's Guide
Helpful blog reading: Do you need a gateway? · Why smart locks drop off Wi-Fi · TTLock tips and tricks · The perils of the internal snib · Mechanical key override · Measuring your lock backset · Scar plates for smart locks · The realities of electronic door locks · How long do digital locks last? · Are digital door locks secure? · Terry's, LSC and McGrath · Using TTLock for Airbnb · Which platform is right for you? · Your data and China
What's in the Box - McGrath NX6W
- Exterior lock assembly - keypad, fingerprint lever, RFID reader, USB-C emergency port
- Interior lock assembly - battery compartment (8 x AA, not included), lever, privacy turnsnib
- McGrath Euro 60/68 mortice lock (ML-SP-M-60/68), three-point deadbolt, SS304
- Strike plate and strike plate pocket
- Euro profile key override cylinder, fitted
- 2 x mechanical override keys
- 2 x McGrath RFID access tags (MIFARE Classic 1K)
- Smart lock manual (installation and programming)
- Drill positioning template
- Through-bolt fixings, spindles, spacers and mounting screws
- Mini security screwdriver for the battery cover
Note: batteries are not included - fit 8 x AA alkaline. No Wi-Fi gateway is needed or included; the Wi-Fi is built into the lock. Extra RFID fobs and cards, replacement cylinders and the NX6 key blank are sold separately. The datasheet's what's-in-the-box page shows the same layout photographed by McGrath.
McGrath NX6W - Real Installations
Every photo below is a real McGrath NX6W on a real door - most fitted by Terry's across the Gold Coast, two by a customer in Melbourne. Notice how the full-size body sits cleanly over older door prep on the timber and painted doors. Thinking of fitting one yourself? Read the three DIY mistakes first, or book Terry's through Advice and Installation.
McGrath NX6W - Dimensions
Lock body first, mortice second. Measure your door with Chapter 02 before ordering - the mortice backset and centres are fixed.
Lock Body
Lock body dimensions and outside handle projection as shown in the manufacturer drawing. The 72 mm projection matters if a security screen door sits in front - check the clearance.
Supplied Euro 60/68 Mortice Lock (ML-SP-M-60/68)
Mortice dimensions as shown in the manufacturer drawing and the mortice spec sheet (PDF). Backset is the distance from the door edge to the centre of the cylinder - what backset is and why it decides smart lock fit. A replacement body is listed as the McGrath Euro 60/68 mortice.
McGrath NX6W - Product Brochure
The three pages of McGrath's NX6W datasheet, reproduced full width. The same document is downloadable as a PDF from the PDF Downloads section, and every figure on it is carried in the Specifications table.
Page 1 - Product Overview
Page 2 - Technical Specifications
Page 3 - What's in the Box
PDF Files - McGrath NX6W (STK MLNX6W)
McGrath NX6W A4 Datasheet (PDF)
McGrath's three-page datasheet: cover, the complete technical specification table on page 2 (door thickness, lock case, credentials and capacities, Bluetooth 5.0, battery and low-voltage figures, IP65, operating environment, 12-month warranty) and the photographed box contents on page 3.
McGrath's three-page datasheet: cover, the complete technical specification table on page 2 (door thickness, lock case, credentials and capacities, Bluetooth 5.0, battery and low-voltage figures, IP65, operating environment, 12-month warranty) and the photographed box contents on page 3.
McGrath Euro Mortice Lock 60/68 - Spec Sheet (PDF)
Single-page spec sheet for the ML-SP-M-60/68 mortice supplied with the NX6W and NX6: SS304 1.5 mm construction, 8 mm spindle, 500,000-cycle test, ANSI/BHMA Level 2 and 3, the dimensioned engineering drawing (95.2 mm width, 60 mm backset, 68 mm centres, 255 x 24 mm faceplate) and the supplied accessories. Also linked from the replacement mortice listing.
Single-page spec sheet for the ML-SP-M-60/68 mortice supplied with the NX6W and NX6: SS304 1.5 mm construction, 8 mm spindle, 500,000-cycle test, ANSI/BHMA Level 2 and 3, the dimensioned engineering drawing (95.2 mm width, 60 mm backset, 68 mm centres, 255 x 24 mm faceplate) and the supplied accessories. Also linked from the replacement mortice listing.
TTLock App User Manual (PDF)
The 56-page platform manual behind the McGrath Locks App (generic TT Lock branding, 2019 edition - the app has gained features since, covered in our TTLock tips). Key pages: adding a lock (15), error diagnosis and time calibration (17), eKey types (19), passcode types (24-29), IC card management (32), fingerprints (34), attendance management (37) and transferring the lock (48). Also on our TTLock manual page.
The 56-page platform manual behind the McGrath Locks App (generic TT Lock branding, 2019 edition - the app has gained features since, covered in our TTLock tips). Key pages: adding a lock (15), error diagnosis and time calibration (17), eKey types (19), passcode types (24-29), IC card management (32), fingerprints (34), attendance management (37) and transferring the lock (48). Also on our TTLock manual page.
McGrath Locks Warranty
Warranty Summary
How to Make a Claim
For full returns and warranty claim procedures, visit our Returns & Warranty page - this is kept up to date and is the authoritative reference for current claim steps.
- Contact Terry's Tradies Pty Ltd and its associated websites, trading names, and subsidiaries (the place of purchase) within the applicable warranty period.
- Supply your proof of original purchase - a receipt or tax invoice is required.
- Provide a clear description of the fault and your contact details.
- You may be asked to return the product for assessment before a remedy is determined.
- McGrath Locks will, at their discretion, repair the product, replace it with the same or an equivalent model, or provide a refund of the purchase price.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover:
- Normal wear and tear
- Products that have been disassembled
- Damage caused by improper handling, incorrect installation, misuse, abuse, neglect, modification, or accident
- Installation by unlicensed persons (including non-licensed locksmiths or technicians)
- Products not used in accordance with the supplied instructions
- Cosmetic damage that does not affect functionality
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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 they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This warranty is provided in addition to your rights and remedies under the Australian Consumer Law.
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Black Digital McGrath NX6W
The key pad does not immediately light up (or activate) when swiped prior to entering the code. At times this action may require 4 to 5 attempts to light up. *Phantom Alerts can occur at any time. The settings have been adjusted according to 'Fixing Phantom Tamper Alerts' and yet the random alerts still alarm - Maybe once a fortnight. Usually during the early hours. *Finger print function is also random. Access requires several attempts with the thumb print before the door allows entry. Often times we use the digital code. Its easier.
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