Overall locking reliability was one of the strongest themes, with reviewers saying the lock worked perfectly, performed well, or kept working every time.
Pros: Touchscreen, Hub requirement
Cons: Camera and doorbell performance, Door-sense
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Locking reliability scored highly where reviewers focused on the smart-lock half, calling it responsive and saying it worked as advertised.
Pros: Lock/unlock speed, Security features (encryption)
Cons: Door-sense, Keyway quality
Reliability was a strength across several reviews, with reports of perfect testing, stable 90-day use, and natural daily fit.
Pros: Feature additions via updates, Locking reliability
Cons: Door-sense, Auto-relock after failed attempts
Reliability feedback was strong: the lock kept working without the hub, worked smoothly with Apple devices, and automatically locked as expected.
Pros: Access logs, Value and Price
Cons: Warranty and support, Wi-Fi
Overall reliability was strong across testing, though one reviewer’s alignment-related auto-lock issue kept it short of flawless.
Pros: Value and Price, Lock/unlock speed
Cons: Existing hardware reuse, Door compatibility (deadbolt fit)
Locking reliability was excellent in most formal testing and one six-month review, but one reviewer reported serious state confusion and unreliable locking status.
Pros: Locking motor, Physical attack resistance
Cons: Fingerprint, Battery
Reliability was the biggest split: some reviewers reported smooth operation, while others described unresponsiveness, weak trust, or marginal effectiveness.
Pros: Key override reliability, Remote access
Cons: Warranty and support, Bluetooth