Best Smart Home for Lock/unlock speed

Lock/unlock speed Decision Dashboard

Best for Lock/unlock speed

eufy Video Smart Lock S330

5.0 feature score

Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400

4.8 feature score

Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Most evidence

TCL D1 Pro Smart Lock

8 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.

Best overall product

Tapo Smart Door Lock DL110

4.4 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.

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#1 eufy Video Smart Lock S330
5.0
3 reviews

When working well, unlocking was described as instant or very fast, especially through fingerprint recognition.

Pros: Lock/unlock speed, Wi-Fi

Cons: Jam detection, Door compatibility (deadbolt fit)

#2 myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock
5.0
2 reviews

Speed was a standout: one article cited two-second unlock latency, while a hands-on reviewer found face recognition extremely fast.

Pros: Lock/unlock speed, Locking motor

Cons: Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google

#3 Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 Smart Lock
5.0
2 reviews

Unlocking speed is strongly positive, with reviewers calling keypad/fingerprint unlocking speedy, seamless, and quick.

Pros: Lock/unlock speed, Keypad

Cons: Door-sense, Battery

#4 eufy FamiLock S3 Max Smart Lock
5.0
1 review

Lock/unlock responsiveness was excellent in testing, especially with voice commands.

Pros: Lock/unlock speed, Locking reliability

Cons: Door compatibility (deadbolt fit), Hub requirement

#5 eufy Video Smart Lock E330
5.0
1 review

Lock and unlock speed scored strongly in the one clear opinionated review that called the lock fast and quiet.

Pros: Lock/unlock speed, Security features (encryption)

Cons: Door-sense, Keyway quality

#6 Lockin Veno Pro Smart Deadbolt Lock
5.0
1 review

Lock and unlock speed is praised as very fast through the Veno app or Matter.

Pros: Lock/unlock speed, Wi-Fi

Cons: Feature additions via updates, Warranty and support

#7 Kwikset Halo Touch Fingerprint Smart Lock
4.9
6 reviews

Locking and unlocking speed was consistently praised, with reviewers describing fingerprint entry, app control, and operation as fast or instant.

Pros: Lock/unlock speed, Locking reliability

Cons: Auto-relock after failed attempts, Door compatibility (deadbolt fit)

#8 Aqara Smart Lock U100
4.8
3 reviews

Locking and unlocking were repeatedly described as quick, especially through Siri, Home Key, and the fast motorized action.

Pros: Lock/unlock speed, Fingerprint

Cons: Keyway quality, Wi-Fi

#9 Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400
4.8
10 reviews

Lock/unlock speed was one of the strongest themes, especially with UWB; reviewers described fast reactions, instant Home app response, and few delay caveats.

Pros: Locking reliability, Lock/unlock speed

Cons: Bluetooth, Physical attack resistance

#10 Tapo Smart Door Lock DL110
4.8
2 reviews

Unlocking speed was a major strength, with reviewers describing near-instant fingerprint or app response.

Pros: Value and Price, Lock/unlock speed

Cons: Existing hardware reuse, Door compatibility (deadbolt fit)

#11 ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint Smart Lock
4.7
7 reviews

Unlock speed was praised across most reviews, especially through fingerprint and app commands, though one Matter review found Matter actions slightly slower.

Pros: Weather resistance, User access management

Cons: Locking motor, Remote access

#12 Lockly Visage Zeno Series Smart Lock
4.7
5 reviews

Lock and unlock speed was a major strength, especially facial recognition, with reviewers repeatedly describing access as nearly instant, quick, or within seconds.

Pros: Touchscreen, Hub requirement

Cons: Camera and doorbell performance, Door-sense

#13 Schlage Encode Smart Lock
4.7
3 reviews

Lock/unlock response was usually fast or instant, with one reviewer describing it as only somewhat more responsive than another lock.

Pros: Bluetooth, Hub requirement

Cons: Door-sense, Fingerprint

#14 Yale Assure Lock 2 Smart Lock
4.7
3 reviews

Lock/unlock speed was generally strong, with reviewers describing quick keypad response, fast auto-unlock behavior, and instant fingerprint unlocking.

Pros: Lock/unlock speed, Guest Codes and Access

Cons: Backset compatibility, Warranty and support

#15 Lockly Secure Plus Smart Lock
4.6
4 reviews

Lock and unlock speed was consistently positive, with instant app response or unlocks taking only a couple of seconds.

Pros: Auto-lock, Touchscreen

Cons: Notifications, Smart-home integration (Alexa

#16 Aqara U50 Smart Lock
4.6
7 reviews

Unlocking was consistently described as quick, especially with HomeKey, keypad, and improved hub/Matter response paths.

Pros: Access logs, Value and Price

Cons: Warranty and support, Wi-Fi

#17 Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock
4.6
4 reviews

Locking and unlocking speed earned strong praise, with multiple reviewers describing Home Key, app, voice, or Thread responses as very quick or nearly instant.

Pros: Locking reliability, Lock/unlock speed

Cons: Weather resistance, Door-sense

#18 ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro Smart Lock
4.5
6 reviews

Locking and unlocking were typically fast, with several reviewers praising instant response; Magic Shake was the notable speed-related exception.

Pros: Locking reliability, Build quality and durability

Cons: Two-factor authentication availability, Backset compatibility

#19 Level Lock+ Smart Lock
4.5
4 reviews

Home Key and app unlocking were generally quick, with reviewers describing NFC as immediate and app responses as just a few seconds.

Pros: Industrial design, Build quality and durability

Cons: Pick/drill resistance (if rated), Keyway quality

#20 TCL D1 Pro Smart Lock
4.4
8 reviews

Unlocking is consistently described as fast, with palm, NFC, app, and general access methods often responding within seconds or less.

Pros: Wi-Fi, Hub requirement

Cons: Door-sense, Geofencing

#21 Desloc D110 Plus Smart Lock
4.4
3 reviews

Speed was mostly positive for voice and remote response, though one reviewer found it fast but slower than pricier locks.

Pros: Feature additions via updates, Locking reliability

Cons: Door-sense, Auto-relock after failed attempts

#22 SwitchBot Lock Ultra
4.4
7 reviews

Lock/unlock speed was mostly praised as fast or quicker than prior models, though Bluetooth phone unlocking could take several seconds in one review.

Pros: App, Battery

Cons: Geofencing, Jam detection

#23 Yale August Smart Lock
4.3
6 reviews

App/manual locking was often described as instant, smooth, or quick, but one reviewer found physical keys faster than app, Siri, or watch workflows.

Pros: Locking motor, Physical attack resistance

Cons: Fingerprint, Battery

#24 Yale Approach Smart lock
4.0
5 reviews

Most reviewers found locking and unlocking responsive or snappy, but one reported app delays and repeated taps before the lock engaged.

Pros: Key override reliability, Remote access

Cons: Warranty and support, Bluetooth

#25 Kwikset Obsidian Smart Lock
3.8
2 reviews

Locking speed was mixed, with one review praising prompt Alexa locking while another noticed the lock ran a bit slower than normal.

Pros: Existing hardware reuse, Build quality and durability

Cons: Weather resistance, Locking motor