Best smart lock on Reddit

182 reviews from r/homeautomation, r/HomeKit, r/smarthome and 18 more subreddits

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Schlage

4.5

(28)

"I have the Schlage encode plus works great use my Apple Watch to open it."

"We use a Schlage and it's been doing great. Easy install and reliable."

"Easily Schlage….also the most secure in break in tests."

"Schlag encode plus is probably the top dog right now."

"Schlage Encode Plus or Aqara U100 in that order i’d say"

"I have a Schlage Encode Plus. Very reliable, strong and has backup key."

"Schlage is great."

"Schlage Encode is the only one that stands the test of time."

"Schlage Encore that integrates with Airbnb."

"After 5 years of trial and error, Schlage Encode is the only way to go."

Yale

4.2

(18)

"Yale assure."

"The Yale Assure 2 locks have been my favorite after having 6 locks over the years. I like the sensor based auto lock and the long battery life."

"I would definitely buy a smart lock by Yale since I've head no issues with mine."

"I have Yale and it works amazing."

"Yale has a bunch of models with better reviews"

"I currently use the Yale Assure Lock 2 (zwave) and enjoy it."

"If I go for the Yale assure."

"My Yale was easy to set up as seen here."

"...you'd Be better off looking at something like the Yale Unity."

"I have a Yale Assure with Zwave module that autolocks."

Aqara

4.3

(13)

"Get the Aqara u100 its solid and has everything."

"The Aqara U100 has all the features I want and more."

"Works perfectly with Homekit and has Apple Homekey support."

"The best one is the aqara u100 but there are lot of good options like slage encode, yale etc"

"I installed the Aqara U200 on my doors, BUT I had to change the key cylinder..."

"Check out the Aqara U200"

"I got an Aqara U200 for my multipoint euro cylinder mortise lock on my front door... works fine."

"New aqara for an outdoor."

"It's a nice smart lock that can be connected to an outlet, making battery life a non-issue."

"Aqara U100 is great if you've got an iPhone. The fingerprint and codes are fine, you can even generate temporary 1-time use codes for friends."

August

4.2

(9)

"August makes the best smart locks with the best features."

"Just installed an August Smart Lock. This way the complex maintenance can still get in and you won't get yelled at."

"I absolutely love it."

"I was gonna recommend August smart locks for only modifying the interior"

"The August lock has geolocation features that auto unlocks when I arrive home and auto locks after 4 minutes."

"If you want to keep your own cylinder, try the August Smart Lock Pro."

"Next best bet would be the August which does not require a hub for HomeKit."

"The Auto Unlock is fantastic."

"I really like the functionality of August Lock."

Level

4.1

(8)

"Level Bolt... Use key faces on both sides."

"Smart lock"

"I use level locks since they blend well with out looking like tech."

"Level Bolt. Keep all the hardware including the current keys except the bolt inside the door."

"Maybe the Level smart bolt."

"Level has a lock that only needs the bolt swapped."

"I went with the Level Bolt and keypad."

"You are probably going to be limited to something like the level bolt with keypad."

Nuki

4.0

(7)

"Check Nuki and Tedee."

"I’ve been using the Nuki smart lock pro for 2y and it’s super good and reliable."

"Something like Nuki will likely work though."

"Nuki. New one should work really well."

"Nuki 4 or 5 for a smaller profile."

"Something like a Nuki that attaches to the euro cylinder might work"

"If a NUKi didn't work, then I don't think there are any other options."

Lockly

3.7

(6)

"The Lockly Visage features advanced security with 3D facial recognition and a fingerprint scanner."

"I like Lockly for their great app experience and the quality of their hardware."

"We have a lockly lock from bunnings, it's very small."

"That looks like any standard smart lock should fit it."

"We bought into Lockly. Overall, they are very nice, high quality locks."

"Considered bulky and ugly compared to alternatives."

Level Lock

4.2

(5)

"Level lock is sooo nice, would definitely recommend."

"Level Lock is probably the smallest one out there."

"More discreet, still smart."

"You might be able to use a Level lock."

"I think level lock may be a good option as it replaces the deadbolt guts so nothing is exposed to outside elements."

August Smart Lock

4.5

(4)

"I third(?) the August locks. They integrate with Home Assistant really well."

"It’s worked flawlessly for me, and the geofenced unlocking works every time."

"August is solid although the form factor is rather large."

"I used and loved August for almost ten years in our 50 year old ranch house."

#10

SwitchBot

4.0

(4)

"Maybe a switchbot lock?"

"The SwitchBot lock seems like it would do what you want. It latches on to the lock and physically twists it."

"Potentially the switchbot lock?"

"I like Switchbot Lock because you can adapt it on an existing lock."

#11

Switchbot

4.0

(4)

"Super easy to install and offers multiple access options including fingerprint and passcode."

"Switchbot."

"Aqara U200 or SwitchBot Lock Pro are the only retrofit locks that might work"

"I found the switchbot lock which becomes an addon to the lock."

#12

Schlage Encode

5.0

(3)

"Schlage encode for locks."

"We use a Schlage Encode as our lock. I've had zero problems."

"Schlage encode 100%."

#13

Wyze

3.8

(4)

"Works great and was easy to install"

"I have an earlier version of Wyze lock... you retain your own cylinder/key."

"The Wyze door lock allows for the smart lock features without changing the key."

"Not available in Australia but would have been preferred."

#14

Aqara A100

4.0

(3)

"Aqara is perfect for this."

"Aqara A100 would probably work well - like for like with handle."

"Will need an additional hole so won’t be simple to convert back."

#15

Kwikset

4.0

(3)

"...added a Kwikset 916 zigbee deadbolt works great."

"Kwikset has a line of smart locks, which would have the added advantage of being able to use your existing keys."

"The Kwikset Kevo looks good for something like this."

#16

Urban Company

5.0

(2)

"...its camera feature has definitely levelled up my security."

"The Native smart lock from Urban Company has completely changed how we enter and leave our home."

#17

Sifely

4.5

(2)

"Sifely smart lock to be sure. The Batteries easily last a year, thousands of codes, inexpensive, every feature imaginable."

"I like Sifely because it replaces the knob not the deadbolt and it has every feature imaginable."

#18

Yale Assure 2

4.5

(2)

"One of my favorites is the Yale Assure 2."

"We use the Yale Assure 2, works great and we program each guest's last 4 of their phone number in as their code."

#19

Ultraloq

3.0

(3)

"Is personally go with the Ultraloq Latch 5 for this sort of door."

"Many users reported poor reliability and battery life."

"Many complaints about reliability."

#20

U200

4.0

(2)

"I have a U200 which works fine."

"U200 works."

#21

Level Bolt

4.0

(2)

"Level-Bolt will work with your lock...no need to change anything but the smart backset provided by Level."

"I didn't want the lock to be obvious."

#22

Level Lock Bolt

4.0

(2)

"My plan is to do a level lock bolt, paired with a dual cylinder deadbolt."

#23

Switchbot Lock

4.0

(2)

"SwitchBot."

"The Switchbot lock should be perfect for you."

#24

Schlage Smart Lock

4.0

(2)

"Schlage has one that works with Airbnb app."

"It sends push notifications when the door is unlocked or locked, and tells you how it was done."

#25

Nuki Lock

4.0

(2)

"NUKI locks are bluetooth and their cloud is optional."

"Nuki locks will also operate locally without the cloud."

#26

Yale Deadbolt

5.0

(1)

"They can all be set to notify on lock, unlock, or both."

#27

Kwikset Zigbee Lock

5.0

(1)

"They are rock solid for me with Z2M."

#28

Schlage Connect

5.0

(1)

"If you decide against cheap, schlage connect is great."

#29

LOCKLY

5.0

(1)

"I’ve been very happy with the LOCKLY secure pro latch, and have used 4 of them."

#30

Kwikset Home Connect 620 Smart Lock Deadbolt

5.0

(1)

"I just got this and it works great."

#31

Lockly Secure Pro

5.0

(1)

"Personally I use this one, and I love it."

#32

Danalock Z-Wave

5.0

(1)

"Really good quality, reliable, and you can get your locks keyed alike for convenience if you have more than one exterior door."

#33

Aqara U100

5.0

(1)

"Bought aqara u100 and yale assure 2. Both worked very well so far!"

#34

Yale YRD264

5.0

(1)

"Works great, and has done for at least 7 years."

#35

Weiser Zigbee Locks

5.0

(1)

"The Weiser Zigbee locks are fantastic."

#36

Weiser

5.0

(1)

"If you can find them, the Weiser Zigbee smart locks are fantastic."

#37

The Connected Shop

5.0

(1)

"These guys have a lot to choose from."

#38

Stalwart

5.0

(1)

"The Stalwart range offers great quality and functionality for smart door handles."

#39

Smart Lock

5.0

(1)

"You can add a smart dead bolt and keep the mortise."

#40

Amazon

5.0

(1)

"These locks are great! They accept a 6 digit code or fingerprints for easy access."

#41

Watson

5.0

(1)

"This charger works great for 3.7V batteries."

#42

Nuki Smart Lock

4.0

(1)

"Nuki.io."

#43

Sesame Smart Lock

4.0

(1)

"Otherwise it was working great."

#44

Sesame

4.0

(1)

"I put a sesame lock on one of my gates and 3d printed a rain shroud on it."

#45

Barco System

4.0

(1)

"They have a system where you can use a FOB or your phone’s Bluetooth LE to trigger a door unlock."

#46

Schlage LEB Series

4.0

(1)

"You can get it integrated with HomeKit via the app."

#47

Smart Mortise

4.0

(1)

"Look for smart mortise locks."

#48

Zombielock

4.0

(1)

"Zombielock, I've used these they're great."

#49

Automberg

4.0

(1)

"Automberg is good"

#50

Kwikset Zigbee Retrofit

4.0

(1)

"Kwikset has a zigbee retrofit that works on their smart code locks."

#51

e-lok

4.0

(1)

"Ive seen the e-lok ones reccommended a few times on here."

#52

Sequra HK1 Smart Doorknob

4.0

(1)

"Think I might have found what you’re looking for: Sequra HK1 smart doorknob."

#53

Eufy

4.0

(1)

"I have My Eufy Smart lock in conjunction with a door sensor."

#54

Alarm Lock

4.0

(1)

"Alarm lock DL2700 WP 10B."

#55

Schlage Encode Plus

4.0

(1)

"The Encode Plus is quicker to respond to requests from the Home app than either Level options."

#56

Keywe Z-Wave Lock

4.0

(1)

"The keywe Z-Wave lock might work. I am currently testing it out."

#57

Bold

4.0

(1)

"I think any cylinder-replacing lock will work like [The Smart Door Lock without a Key | Bold Smart Lock]"

#58

e340

4.0

(1)

"I like the functionality they offer."

#59

t8510

4.0

(1)

"I like the functionality they offer."

#60

Veise

4.0

(1)

"Super straightforward installation process and a great app that shows battery status."

#61

Netatmo Smart Door Lock

3.0

(1)

"Was looking at the Netatmo Smart door lock, everything lives onto and into the cylinder."

#62

ULTRALOQ UL3

3.0

(1)

"I haven’t used it, but the ULTRALOQ UL3 claims it is suitable for indoor and outdoor use."

#63

Forge Electrical Gate Locks

3.0

(1)

"Just saw weather proof digital gate locks."

#64

Kwikset Halo

3.0

(1)

"Aside from eating batteries like crack, it works fine."

#65

Yale Smart Latch

3.0

(1)

"But it’s not HomeKit enabled."

#66

Emtek

3.0

(1)

"I have a Emtek integrated set that has Yale smart lock on the inside."

#67

Lockey M230

3.0

(1)

"Lockey m230 has the best chance of fitting on there."

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