Best Smart Locks

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Best battery

SwitchBot Lock Ultra

4.6 in Battery

Leads this category on a matching scored feature.

Most praised feature

Backset compatibility

4.4 category average

The strongest recurring feature across products in this category.

Most common complaint

Geofencing

2.9 category average

The lowest recurring feature score with enough category coverage.

#1 Tapo Smart Door Lock DL110
4.3

Choose the Tapo DL110 for fast fingerprint entry and solid Wi-Fi remote control at a budget price. Skip it if your door/strike alignment is finicky or if you...

Pros: Value and Price, Lock/unlock speed, Keyway quality, Hub requirement, Battery, User access management, Key override reliability

Cons: Geofencing

#2 eufy FamiLock S3 Max Smart Lock
4.2

Choose the FamiLock S3 Max if you want a single lock + doorbell with an indoor screen and fast palm unlock; Skip it if you need full-featured Matter/HomeKit...

Pros: Physical attack resistance, Weather resistance, User access management, Build quality and durability, Guest Codes and Access, Lock/unlock speed, Locking motor

Cons: Value and Price

#3 Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 Smart Lock
4.2

Choose Wyze Lock Bolt v2 for remote control plus fingerprint entry at a budget price. Skip it if you need door-ajar sensing or wide ecosystems like HomeKit or...

Pros: Hub requirement, Value and Price, Lock/unlock speed, Wi-Fi, User access management, Remote access, Backset compatibility

Cons: Door-sense

#4 Lockin Veno Pro Smart Deadbolt Lock
4.2

Choose the Lockin Veno Pro if you want touchless palm access and a built-in video doorbell in one device. Skip it if you need a fully polished app/video...

Pros: Door-sense, Key override reliability, Auto-lock, Weather resistance, Voice control, Keyway quality, Lock/unlock speed

Cons: Geofencing

#5 SwitchBot Lock Ultra
4.2

Choose SwitchBot Lock Ultra if you want a clean-looking thumb-turn upgrade that stays inside the door and can expand with SwitchBot keypads. Skip if you need native Wi-Fi/Matter...

Pros: Existing hardware reuse, Battery, Auto-relock after failed attempts, Locking motor, Build quality and durability, App, Locking reliability

Cons: Finish durability, Auto-unlock, Geofencing

#6 Yale August Smart Lock
4.2

Choose if you want a retrofit smart lock with strong app and broad smart-home support plus built-in Wi-Fi. Skip if you need long battery life or flawless auto-unlock/DoorSense...

Pros: Existing hardware reuse, Hub requirement, Key override reliability, Physical attack resistance, Auto-lock, Security features (encryption), Two-factor authentication availability

Cons: Battery, Voice control

#7 ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint Smart Lock
4.1

Choose the ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint for quick fingerprint entry, tactile PIN buttons, and easy platform pairing. Skip it if you need consistently reliable remote control or quiet locking,...

Pros: Backset compatibility, Guest Codes and Access, Fingerprint, Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit

Cons: Keyway quality, Pick/drill resistance (if rated), Locking motor, Remote access

#8 ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro Smart Lock
4.1

Choose the ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro if you want fast fingerprint access, a door sensor, and lots of unlock options in one compact lock. Skip it if you need...

Pros: Door compatibility (deadbolt fit), Weather resistance, Key override reliability, Door-sense, Security features (encryption), Fingerprint, Keypad

Cons: Two-factor authentication availability, Jam detection

#9 eufy Video Smart Lock S330
4.1

Choose the eufy Video Smart Lock S330 if you want an all-in-one lock + doorbell with fast fingerprint unlock and strong local storage. Skip if you need HomeKit/Matter...

Pros: Lock/unlock speed, Access logs, Backset compatibility, Weather resistance, Feature additions via updates, Remote access, Guest Codes and Access

Cons: Door-sense, Jam detection, Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter

#10 Lockly Visage Zeno Series Smart Lock
4.1

Choose Lockly Visage for walk-up facial unlocking; Skip it if you want a cheaper lock or you do not want to deal with app/setup friction.

Pros: Auto-unlock, Lock/unlock speed, Backset compatibility, Hub requirement, Locking reliability, Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google

Cons: None

#11 Schlage Encode Smart Lock
4.1

Choose Schlage Encode for hub-free Wi-Fi control, a great keypad/app experience, and strong Grade 1 security; Skip it if you need HomeKit or geofencing/auto-unlock, or you want a...

Pros: Hub requirement, Physical attack resistance, Security features (encryption), Finish durability, Existing hardware reuse, Warranty and support, Keypad

Cons: Auto-unlock, Door-sense, Fingerprint, Geofencing

#12 Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400
4.1

Choose the Aqara U400 if you live in Apple Home and want hands-free UWB unlocking plus dependable auto-lock; Skip if you lack a Thread border router or prefer...

Pros: Auto-unlock, Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread)

Cons: Geofencing, Wi-Fi, Physical attack resistance, Pick/drill resistance (if rated), Existing hardware reuse, Bluetooth

#13 eufy Video Smart Lock E330
4.0

Choose it if you want one app for your lock, camera, and doorbell plus fast fingerprint access. Skip it if battery longevity or package-view camera coverage matters more...

Pros: Locking reliability, Notifications, Lock/unlock speed, Installation and Setup, Backset compatibility, Locking motor, Auto-lock

Cons: Door-sense, Geofencing, Keyway quality, Door compatibility (deadbolt fit)

#14 Aqara U50 Smart Lock
4.0

Choose the Aqara U50 for affordable Apple HomeKey and a reliable keypad with strong access-code features. Skip it if you want built-in Wi-Fi/Thread speed or a fingerprint reader,...

Pros: Guest Codes and Access, User access management, Value and Price, Backset compatibility, Security features (encryption), Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google

Cons: Fingerprint, Warranty and support, Wi-Fi, Hub requirement

#15 Aqara Smart Lock U100
4.0

Choose Aqara U100 for Apple Home Key plus a fast fingerprint reader at a fair price; Skip it if you need built-in Wi-Fi or you do not want...

Pros: Locking motor, Backset compatibility, Weather resistance, Auto-relock after failed attempts, Key override reliability, Fingerprint, Security features (encryption)

Cons: Wi-Fi, Keyway quality, Hub requirement

#16 Yale Assure Lock 2 Smart Lock
3.9

Choose Yale Assure Lock 2 for a sleek, modular smart lock with strong access management; Skip it if you need long battery life on Wi-Fi or a keypad...

Pros: Security features (encryption), Two-factor authentication availability, Lock/unlock speed, Guest Codes and Access, Feature additions via updates, Weather resistance, Access logs

Cons: Warranty and support, Battery, Geofencing

#17 Desloc D110 Plus Smart Lock
3.9

Choose the Desloc D110 Plus for lots of entry options and built-in Wi-Fi at a budget price; Skip it if you need Apple HomeKit/Matter support or a true...

Pros: Hub requirement, Backset compatibility, Feature additions via updates, Locking reliability, Value and Price, User access management, Fingerprint

Cons: Door-sense, Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread)

#18 Lockly Secure Plus Smart Lock
3.8

Choose the Lockly Secure Plus if you want fast fingerprint entry plus a keypad that hides your code; Skip it if you need built-in Wi-Fi and voice control...

Pros: Fingerprint, Finish durability, Locking motor, Warranty and support, Security features (encryption), Keypad, Weather resistance

Cons: Notifications, Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread)

#19 myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock
3.8

Choose myQ Secure View if you want a fast all-in-one lock plus 2K doorbell camera with face/fingerprint entry; Skip it if you need Alexa/Google/HomeKit-style integrations or you dislike...

Pros: Backset compatibility, Lock/unlock speed, Build quality and durability, Weather resistance, Key override reliability, Door-sense, Battery

Cons: Voice control, Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread)

#20 Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock
3.8

Choose if you want Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock on iPhone/Watch; Skip if you need fingerprint unlock or built-in geofencing. Main tradeoffs: premium price and battery life that varies...

Pros: Build quality and durability, Finish durability, Notifications, Physical attack resistance, Warranty and support, Installation and Setup, Smart-home integration (Alexa

Cons: Geofencing, Door-sense, Two-factor authentication availability, Fingerprint, Weather resistance, Alarm/siren loudness (if included), Battery

#21 Google Nest x Yale Smart Lock
3.8

Choose if you are already in the Nest app and want a polished keypad deadbolt with remote control and consistent performance. Skip if you need HomeKit/Alexa/Matter flexibility or...

Pros: Weather resistance, Warranty and support, Lock/unlock speed, Locking reliability, Build quality and durability, Notifications, Auto-lock

Cons: Auto-unlock, Door-sense, Key override reliability, Voice control, Wi-Fi, Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google

#22 Level Lock+ Smart Lock
3.7

Choose Level Lock+ if you want an invisible Apple Home Key deadbolt; Skip if you need a built-in keypad or stronger pick resistance. It is pricey, and full...

Pros: Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread), Build quality and durability

Cons: Fingerprint, Door-sense, Pick/drill resistance (if rated), Existing hardware reuse, Keyway quality, Jam detection, Alarm/siren loudness (if included)

#23 Yale Approach Smart lock
3.6

Choose Yale Approach if you want an affordable retrofit lock with strong auto-unlock and a clean app experience. Skip it if you need HomeKit/Matter today or don’t want...

Pros: Existing hardware reuse, Access logs, Value and Price, Notifications, Door-sense, Weather resistance, Finish durability

Cons: Build quality and durability, Fingerprint, Hub requirement, Locking reliability, Feature additions via updates, Touchscreen, Bluetooth

#24 TCL D1 Pro Smart Lock
3.6

Choose the TCL D1 Pro for quick, touchless palm unlock and lots of backup entry options; Skip it if you need HomeKit/Matter (or broad third-party support) and a...

Pros: Hub requirement, Door compatibility (deadbolt fit), Backset compatibility, Lock/unlock speed, Key override reliability, Locking motor, Locking reliability

Cons: Door-sense, Geofencing, Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter

#25 Kwikset Halo Touch Fingerprint Smart Lock
3.5

Choose Halo Touch for fast fingerprint entry with built-in Wi-Fi and a strong deadbolt; Skip it if you want HomeKit or IFTTT-style integrations or a door-sense that makes...

Pros: Hub requirement, Locking motor, Lock/unlock speed, Physical attack resistance, Remote access, Fingerprint, Key override reliability

Cons: Auto-unlock, Door-sense, Keypad, Touchscreen, Geofencing, Auto-relock after failed attempts, Existing hardware reuse

#26 Kwikset Obsidian Smart Lock
3.1

Choose the Kwikset Obsidian for a clean, keywayless PIN lock that fits modern doors; Skip it if you want built-in Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or richer app-based guest access without depending...

Pros: Existing hardware reuse, Locking reliability, Security features (encryption), Auto-lock, Pick/drill resistance (if rated), Keypad, Touchscreen

Cons: Key override reliability, Bluetooth, Alarm/siren loudness (if included), Wi-Fi, Hub requirement, Door-sense, Weather resistance