Compare myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock vs Lockly Visage Zeno Series Smart Lock

The app can associate access with individual PINs or users, giving at least basic visibility into who opened the door.

The app exposes activity history and lock logs, and reviewers also mention real-time activity monitoring for seeing who used the door.

Reviewers consistently describe the myQ app as central to setup, settings, unlocking, device management, and camera/lock control.

The redesigned Lockly Home app is feature-rich and improved through updates, but reviewers also report beta-like polish issues, hidden settings, and occasional reliability annoyances.

Auto-lock evidence is strong, including unknown-person locking, face-based lock/unlock automation, and a configurable 90-second autolock delay.

Auto-lock is configurable and can work well, but one reviewer warns it depends on a very smooth deadbolt path and may fail or beep if the door binds.

The hands-on install shows adjustable backset handling, including the common 2-3/8 and 2-3/4 inch style positions.

The installation walkthrough shows support for the common 2-3/8-inch and 2-3/4-inch backset positions.

Battery feedback is mostly positive around six-month claims and rechargeable design, with one caveat that the initial charge took several hours.

Reviewers liked the rechargeable battery packs and spare battery, but battery life varied widely with always-on face scanning and default settings.

Bluetooth appears during setup or internal hardware discussion, but the review evidence is limited and not performance-focused.

Bluetooth is built in and can be responsive for Apple Home, though setup timing and Bluetooth 4.2 range drew criticism.

Hands-on reviewers describe the exterior as dense, secure, and well built, with general quality impressions that are strongly positive.

Build quality is strong overall, with reviewers citing zinc alloy construction, sturdy metal, and a premium-feeling exterior.

Camera and doorbell evidence is broad: reviewers cite 2K HDR video, wide-angle viewing, color night vision, two-way audio, and doorbell/camera consolidation.

The Visage is not a true camera doorbell; reviewers liked avoiding video management but repeatedly noted the lack of video surveillance or package/doorbell functionality.

Door-sense is supported by the included magnetic open/closed sensor and app feedback that distinguishes a door being ajar from closed.

Door-sense works and can be accurate, but reviewers disliked the visible wired external sensor and called the implementation awkward or unattractive.

Door fit is workable for deadbolt-style installs, though one reviewer needed to drill and prep a door that did not already have a deadbolt.

Door fit is mixed: the lock can install like a standard deadbolt, but it fully replaces the deadbolt and needs smooth alignment to motorize reliably.

Existing hardware reuse is limited because the lock replaces the deadbolt and may require new drilling if the door is not already prepared.

The Visage is not a retrofit lock; reviewers describe it as a full lock replacement rather than a device that reuses the existing deadbolt.

Facial recognition is the standout: reviewers repeatedly found it fast, accurate, and resistant to photo-style spoofing, including in darkness or with sunglasses.

Review evidence mentions app updates, including a promised Bluetooth fix, but feature-addition evidence is limited to software polish rather than major new capabilities.

Fingerprint support is repeatedly mentioned and tested, with reviewers treating it as one of the main everyday unlock methods.

Fingerprint access is generally fast and accurate, though a few reviewers found the scanner placement awkward or hit-and-miss.

Finish durability is supported mainly by the stated five-year mechanical and finish warranty, not by long-term wear testing.

Arrival-based unlocking is possible through smart-home automation, but reviewers frame facial recognition as the more direct and secure hands-free method.

Guest and temporary access are supported through PIN codes, user-specific pins, and quick passes for short-term access.

Guest access is strong, with support for custom PINs, eKeys, one-time codes, time-based codes, and temporary or expiring access.

Review evidence points to direct Wi-Fi setup and optional accessories rather than a clearly required hub, though no review gives a formal no-hub statement.

Reviewers appreciated that built-in Wi-Fi and Apple Home support eliminate a separate hub, with Apple-focused power-saving options available.

Setup is usually described as clear or easy, but the most detailed install shows extra work for drilling, strike prep, calibration, and alignment.

Installation is mostly manageable, but reviewers repeatedly mention setup friction from cabling, sensors, app timing, or door alignment.

Jam-related handling is present through jam notifications and beeping when the lock gives up, but evidence is more about detection/alerts than detailed recovery.

A physical key remains available as a backup, with reviewers noting included keys and a concealed keyhole under the doorbell cover.

Physical key backup is reliable in the reviews, with users describing the included keys as easy or smooth to use.

The keypad supports PIN entry and is described as visible during setup, with one reviewer noting the touch-sensitive design instead of physical buttons.

PIN Genie keypad security is well liked because it shuffles digits, but reviewers note it can slow code entry.

The keyway is a 5-pin cylinder and reviewers describe it as rekeyable, though pick or drill resistance is not directly rated.

Speed evidence is strong, including two-second unlock claims and hands-on praise for fast facial recognition.

Unlocking is consistently described as fast, with face, fingerprint, touchpad, and app/Apple actions often completing instantly or within seconds.

Motor operation is described positively overall, with smooth inside locking and working app lock/unlock, though one install needed strike cleanup.

The motor is quieter than an older Lockly in one review, though it is still audible during locking and unlocking.

Hands-on testing found the unlock methods working after setup, with reliability depending partly on correct strike alignment.

Locking reliability is a strength across reviews, with repeated reports of flawless or trouble-free daily use, aside from separate Wi-Fi-access caveats.

Notifications include context-aware alerts, motion alerts, access alerts, and paid detection labels that identify what triggered an alert.

Notifications are robust for lock status, jammed states, and activity, though at least one reviewer found duplicate notifications excessive.

Physical resistance evidence is limited: one review says no BHMA/ANSI grade is disclosed, while another notes a stronger strike component.

Physical attack resistance is only lightly supported: one reviewer says it meets ANSI Level 2 requirements but is not formally ANSI/BHMA certified.

Pick or drill resistance is not independently tested; the only related evidence is the lack of a disclosed BHMA/ANSI grade.

Remote access is well supported, with app-based lock/unlock control described for letting someone in when the owner is away.

Remote access is useful through Wi-Fi and the app, but one reviewer had several occasions where Wi-Fi access was unavailable.

Security evidence is strongest for biometric privacy because one reviewer says face scans stay on the device rather than the cloud.

Security evidence is strong for PIN Genie, encrypted facial data, anti-photo spoofing, and reviewer-cited encryption protections.

Integration is mixed: myQ ecosystem integration is presented as a strength, but popular third-party platforms are described as unsupported or previously restricted.

Smart-home support is broad for Apple Home/Home Key, Alexa, Google, and Siri, but reviewers disagree or note gaps around IFTTT, Matter, and Thread.

The front keypad is touch-sensitive, though one reviewer notes physical buttons may be a personal preference for some users.

The touchscreen/keypad is central to PIN Genie and Apple Home Key use, with reviewers describing it as sharp and multifunctional.

User management is strong, with evidence for managing users, assigning PINs, adding fingerprints, adding another user, and short-term access.

User management is robust, covering users, PINs, fingerprints, facial scans, digital keys, and access rules.

Value is mixed: reviewers like the all-in-one design, but price, overkill for simple needs, and subscription-gated features create clear caveats.

Value is context-dependent: reviewers call it expensive, but several still find the feature set worth the high price.

Voice-control evidence is negative because reviewers cite removed Google Assistant support and lack of Amazon Alexa or Google Home integration.

Voice control is well supported through Alexa, Google, and Siri, with reviewers reporting snappy or prompt command response.

Support evidence is a concern because one review highlights disabled third-party support and broader consumer skepticism about Chamberlain’s practices.

Warranty and support evidence includes two years on electronics, lifetime tech support, and installation support references.

Weather evidence is positive, including the stated -4°F to 140°F range and hands-on praise for a moisture-sealing rubber gasket.

Weather resistance is supported by IPX5 waterproofing and a rain mode that disables the keypad to avoid bad-weather false triggers.

Wi-Fi support is directly shown in review evidence, including connection to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network during setup.

Wi-Fi is built in and removes hub friction, but it is 2.4GHz-only and at least one reviewer experienced spotty Wi-Fi access.