Buying Guides

Best Smart Locks in 2026

Top deadbolts, retrofit locks, and keypad picks for every door type and budget.

Best Smart Locks Without a Subscription

Local control, no monthly fees — smart locks that work without a recurring cost.

Best Smart Locks for Renters

No drilling, easy removal, landlord-friendly — smart security without the damage.

Best Smart Locks for Airbnb

Keypad and remote access locks ideal for short-term rentals and guest management.

Reviews

August Smart Lock Pro Review

Retrofit deadbolt with Z-Wave and Home Assistant support — works with your existing hardware.

Schlage Encode Review

Built-in WiFi deadbolt with solid build quality — one of the most reliable smart locks available.

Kwikset Halo Review

Affordable WiFi deadbolt with a clean app and reliable daily performance.

Yale Assure Lock Review

Touchscreen keypad smart lock with Matter support for future-proof smart home integration.

Level Lock+ Review

Invisible smart lock built inside your existing deadbolt — no visible hardware changes.

Eufy Smart Lock Touch Review

Fingerprint plus keypad deadbolt — fast biometric entry with no hub required.

Lockly Secure Pro Review

PIN Genie randomising keypad with fingerprint reader for extra access security.

Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro Review

Multi-method entry with Z-Wave — fingerprint, keypad, app, and key all in one lock.

Comparisons & Guides

August vs Schlage: Which Smart Lock Brand Should You Choose?

Retrofit vs built-in: comparing the two most popular smart lock brands side by side.

Smart Lock Installation Guide

How to install any smart deadbolt — step-by-step with tools needed and common pitfalls.

Best Ways to Connect Smart Locks to Home Assistant

Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Matter options explained — which protocol works best for HA.