On August 25, 2026, media reported that smart door locks used in an apartment in Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, would continuously display commercial advertisements before tenants could unlock the door, and would lock them out if rent was overdue, triggering strong dissatisfaction among tenants regarding personal privacy and user experience.
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李老师不是你老师TG
2026-10-04 06:37 · 🎬 “黑镜照进现实：租客回家开门先看广告”
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李老师不是你老师TG
2026-10-04 06:37 · “黑镜照进现实：租客回家开门先看广告”
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Smart door lock in a Hangzhou Xiaoshan apartment exposed for forcing ads before unlocking, sparking tenant protests
2026.08.25 · Reported
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