Best Smart Locks for Feature additions via updates

#1

The 90-day follow-up praised Desloc for frequent firmware updates and meaningful improvements.

#2

Firmware and update evidence was positive where mentioned, including a fixed face-registration issue and praise for SwitchBot’s update pace.

#3

Aqara's updated periodic passcode controls were praised as a meaningful improvement that brought the lock in line with other manufacturers.

#4

Feature-update evidence was limited but positive, with one reviewer saying Aqara is good about firmware updates.

#5

A post-review feature addition impressed one long-term reviewer by making live-view unlocking more convenient.

#6

Feature additions via updates had limited but positive evidence, with one reviewer highlighting newer Google Assistant routine value added after release.

#7

Reviewers viewed the Wi-Fi model’s added capabilities as meaningful improvements over earlier versions, especially built-in Wi-Fi, door sensing, and Smart Auto Lock.

#8

Feature-update evidence was limited to ZDNET, which said app updates improved user management and usability.

#9

Future update potential was mixed: Matter/Thread promises made the lock feel future-proof to some, but delayed deployment was a concern.

#10

Feature-update evidence centered on Matter/Thread: some saw it as future-ready, while others criticized the lack of a firm timing commitment.

#11

Firmware updates were a tradeoff: one long-term reviewer said they improved performance, while another found the update process frustrating.

#12

Software and update maturity is a concern: reviewers noted missing video history, rough edges, and a need for more firmware updates.