Compare myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock vs Lockly Secure Plus Smart Lock

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

Access logs are well supported, with multiple reviews citing event history, user access logs, and activity records extending back a year.

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

The app is generally described as easy, intuitive, and useful for setup and control, though one review ties app-based user code workflows to some complexity.

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

Auto-lock is widely supported and generally positive, with reviewers noting configurable relocking intervals and successful auto-lock performance.

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

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

Battery coverage is strong, with four AA batteries, 9-volt emergency backup options, and one long-term reviewer reporting stellar remaining battery life after about a year.

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

Bluetooth is core to local control and is usually responsive or stable, but one review reports trouble finding the lock on some mobile devices.

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

Build quality is generally positive, with reviewers calling the lock sturdy, well-built, high quality, and hefty, though one also notes its larger-than-most footprint.

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

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

Door-sense evidence is mixed: reviewers mention an added or optional door sensor, but Digital Trends encountered status-reporting calibration problems.

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.

Reviewers describe broad door-fit flexibility through standard exterior-door compatibility, deadbolt or latch-style options, and multiple lock-style choices, though one basement-door install required extra side-bracket work.

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

Two reviews support replacing existing hardware, including removing an old lock and swapping in Lockly in under fifteen minutes in one test.

Feature additions are supported by evidence that Lockly added a Wi-Fi hub and door sensor, plus a later reviewer mentioning a possible backward-compatible Matter controller.

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

Fingerprint unlocking is the clearest consensus strength: every review cites the reader, and most describe it as fast, responsive, accurate, effective, or unusually convenient.

Finish durability is supported through Digital Trends' warranty evidence, which cites lifetime protection for exterior finishes.

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

Guest access is feature-rich, including access codes, eKeys, one-time codes, offline codes, and eBadges, though TechHive found temporary PIN creation convoluted.

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.

Hub requirement is a key limitation because reviewers say remote access and network/smart-home features require the Secure Link Wi-Fi hub.

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

Installation evidence is split: several reviewers completed setup in about 15-35 minutes or found app-guided directions simple, while TechHive called installation unusually difficult and Digital Trends noted the lock's size made it trickier.

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

Key backup is consistently present: reviews mention a physical key, traditional key access, and a covered mechanical key slot for fallback entry.

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

The keypad is one of the strongest features, with repeated praise for randomized number positions, Pin Genie shuffling, and shoulder-surfing protection.

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

Lock and unlock speed is a strength, with instant app response, a deadbolt that activates within seconds, and fast fingerprint unlocking.

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

The motor is only directly described by PCMag, which found the lock extremely quiet in testing.

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

Reliability is mostly positive, including smooth operation and strong physical stability, but Digital Trends reported incorrect locked/unlocked status calibration.

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

Notification support is a weakness because PCMag specifically says push notifications were missing compared with other smart locks.

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

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 context-dependent: reviewers say it works with the hub, but without that extra hardware the lock cannot be controlled remotely.

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

Security features are a major strength, with AES256 Bluetooth encryption, hack-resistant design claims, anti-code-theft measures, and secure account setup evidence.

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 integration is limited out of the box: some Alexa/Google support is possible with the hub, but reviewers cite missing HomeKit, IFTTT, and wider ecosystem support.

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

The touchscreen is described positively as seamless, capacitive, and large, with its value tied closely to the randomized keypad behavior.

Two-factor-style account verification appears in setup evidence through mobile-number/email verification and SMS plus email verification codes.

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

User access management is robust, with trusted users, family fingerprints, revocable permissions, and access that can be limited or removed.

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 mixed-to-negative: reviewers like the features, but repeatedly call out high price, paid hub costs, and cheaper competing alternatives.

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

Voice control depends on hub-enabled Alexa or Google integration; reviews also note no built-in voice support and no Apple voice ecosystem support.

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

Warranty evidence is strong but only appears in one review, which cites lifetime finish coverage and two-year electronics protection.

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 directly supported by one review that says the casing can withstand conditions from below freezing to extremely hot days.

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

Wi-Fi is not built in on the reviewed Secure Plus; reviewers repeatedly say it depends on an extra hub or adapter, though hub-connected operation can be fast.