The BE499 is able to unlock by proximity if it is set up with Apple Homekit. You can do this during the setup process with Homekit.
Additionally, when the Apple Watch is properly integrated into the HomeKit environment, it can unlock the Encode Plus just by being in the proximity of the lock, without any additional commands given.
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