Best Smart Locks for Feature additions via updates

#1

Firmware updates are a recurring theme in longer-term coverage, including improvements like a Wi-Fi toggle, better Wi-Fi stability, reduced power usage, and privacy tweaks like masking passcode entry.

#2

At least one long-term reviewer highlighted meaningful feature additions via updates, such as unlocking directly from a live-view screen on supported cameras, improving day-to-day usability.

#3

Updates and modular add-ons are central to the product strategy: reviewers cite bug fixes via firmware and the ability to swap Wi-Fi/Z-Wave/Zigbee modules with Matter support discussed as a future...

#4

At least one review notes that Aqara has expanded passcode controls over time (more granular periodic schedules), suggesting ongoing firmware and app improvements.

#5

Firmware and app updates are referenced as meaningful, with some reported fixes and ongoing feature improvements. Several reviewers still caution against buying purely on promised future integrations, even though SwitchBot...

#6

Feature-update evidence included firmware updates, Apple Home updates, Matter/Aliro readiness, and futureproofing claims.

#7

Firmware updates and software-driven features are commonly mentioned (adding or refining behaviors like Magic Shake, sensor-based auto-lock, and general stability). A caution appears in some user-feedback sections that updates or...

#8

Firmware or feature updates are referenced mainly during setup, with some users noting initial update friction; once updated, the lock generally runs smoothly and app features remain stable.

#9

Firmware and software updates are mentioned as part of ownership, with reviewers recommending keeping the Schlage app available for updates and settings. Some hope updates improve behavior such as battery...

#10

Several reviewers referenced firmware/app updates (or promised updates) aimed at improving setup reliability and usability, suggesting the experience can change over time.

#11

Several reviews mention firmware updates through the app and suggest future updates could improve app polish, notification behavior, and integration depth.

#12

Firmware updates can add features and improve stability over time, and several reviewers cite meaningful improvements after updates. The update process can be more manual than expected (download to phone,...

#13

Z-Wave Plus versions cite over-the-air firmware update capability, but overall functionality remains intentionally minimalist and still depends on the hub ecosystem.

#14

Firmware and future features come up often: reviewers mention updates and the expectation of expanded Thread/Matter capabilities, but also express frustration with delays or minor app update bugs like progress...

#15

Multiple sources reference future feature enablement (notably Matter/Thread), but several hands-on reviews report firmware update friction or calibration bugs, suggesting software maturity and updates meaningfully affect the experience.

#16

At least one reviewer notes an initial firmware update during setup; other coverage raises concerns that Chamberlain has historically changed features or added paywalls post-launch.