9 Best Smart Locks of 2026

Yale's Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi ranks first because it covers the most ways in without extra hardware. The outside has a biometric keypad: Yale says fingerprints stay on the lock and are encrypted with AES 128-bit security, and you can still use a code or the included key. Wi-Fi is built in, so the Yale Access app can lock and open the door remotely, share and track entry codes, and pair Auto-Lock with the DoorSense sensor that reports whether the door is shut. Yale lists voice control with Alexa, Hey Google and Siri, plus integrations with Google Home, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Philips Hue, ecobee and Airbnb. The lock is tested to ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 and carries a 2-year electronics warranty. The trade-offs are that it replaces your deadbolt, needs a 2.4GHz network, and cites a lower security grade than the AAA-rated Level. We compared documented features and published prices.

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is the easiest way to make an existing door smart. It replaces only the thumbturn on the inside of a single-cylinder deadbolt, so the outside of the door and your current keys stay as they are, which August describes as renter friendly. Wi-Fi is built in and works on 2.4GHz or 5GHz networks, so there is no bridge to plug in. The app handles remote locking, guest keys and an activity feed; Auto-Lock secures the door when it closes or after a set time of up to 30 minutes, and geofenced auto-unlocking opens it as you arrive. The included DoorSense sensor tells you whether the door is shut and locked, and the lock works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. The weakness is entry from outside: without a keypad bundle you rely on your phone, watch or key. We compared documented features and published prices.

Kwikset's Halo Select Plus is the strongest pick for iPhone households that want to tap a phone or watch to get in. It supports Apple home keys over NFC, and both Wi-Fi and Matter are built in, so you can choose direct Wi-Fi with no hub or join a Matter setup over Thread. Kwikset lists Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home support for voice and automations. The backlit touchscreen is rated by Kwikset as UV, water and humidity resistant, Auto-Lock runs on a timer or a geofence, and a slim door sensor sends an alert if the door is left open for 15 minutes. It runs on four included AA batteries and keeps a SmartKey Security cylinder, which Kwikset says resists bumping and picking and lets you rekey the lock yourself. There is no fingerprint reader, and at $309.00 it costs more than the Yale. We compared documented features and published prices.

U-tec's Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi brings a fingerprint sensor and keypad down to $179.99, which makes it the value pick among full replacement deadbolts. You can enter by fingerprint, PIN code, the U home app on iPhone or Android, a watch, automatic locking and unlocking, or the physical key, and Wi-Fi is built in so remote control needs no hub. Owners can share permanent, scheduled or temporary virtual keys. U-tec rates it IP65 against water and dust for temperatures from -22°F to 149°F, and it runs on 8 AA batteries with a MicroUSB port to power it if they die. U-tec says it fits any US standard door and backs it with an 18-month warranty. The limits: U-tec quotes up to 8 months of battery life on Wi-Fi, and U-tec ties Apple Home app support to its Apple Home and Matter models. We compared documented features and published prices.

The Schlage Encode Plus is the pick for buyers who put the physical lock first. Schlage says it carries a best-in-class BHMA rating for security, durability and finish, and it comes in several trims such as Century and Camelot to match existing hardware. It is a Wi-Fi deadbolt, so the Schlage Home app can check status, lock and open remotely and control who has access and when with unique codes. Apple home keys let iPhone and Apple Watch owners tap to open, and Schlage lists voice control with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. The keypad covers family members and guests without phones. What it lacks is a fingerprint reader, and from $329.00 it costs more than the Yale and Kwikset rivals that offer similar app features. Android users get the app and keypad but not home keys. We compared documented features and published prices.

The eufy Smart Lock C30 is the cheapest way on this list to put a keypad and Wi-Fi on a door, at $79.99 on eufy's US store. Wi-Fi is built in, so the eufy Security app can control the lock from anywhere, send real-time notifications and keep an event history without a bridge. Auto-Lock secures the door on a timer, and a wrong-try lockout pauses the keypad after repeated bad codes. Eufy says it fits most standard deadbolts and installs in about 15 minutes without drilling, and it rates the lock IPX3 for temperatures from -22°F to 158°F. The compromises are power and entry options: it takes 4 AA batteries, not included, for up to 5 months, the shortest figure here, and there is no fingerprint reader. Eufy sells the C33 with fingerprint entry for $169.99 if you want one. We compared documented features and published prices.

The SwitchBot Lock Pro is the second retrofit pick, and it suits renters who want more entry options than August offers. It mounts over the inside of most North American locks, so you keep the original lock and keys, and SwitchBot says setup takes minutes. On its own it works over Bluetooth; adding a SwitchBot hub brings remote access and Matter, which opens up Siri, Alexa and Google control. With the optional Keypad Touch, SwitchBot counts up to 15 unlocking methods, including fingerprint, one-time and timed passcodes, NFC cards and voice. Four included AA batteries last 6 to 9 months, or 9 to 12 months with the Dual Power Pack. The list price is $149.99, and a 40% code brought it to $90.00 when checked, but a hub and keypad add to the total, and SwitchBot notes jimmy-proof and mortise locks may not hold the adhesive well. We compared documented features and published prices.

Level Lock Pro is the lock for people who do not want a smart lock to look like one. Its electronics sit inside the door, so from the outside you see a normal deadbolt with a key cylinder. Level replaced the older Level Lock+ with this model, which supports Apple home keys, touch-to-lock and the included NFC key fobs, plus Bluetooth access through the Level Home app. Matter over Thread is built in, and door status detection reports whether the door is open, closed or ajar. Level says the lock is certified AAA by BHMA and tested to 250,000 cycles, the strongest rating any maker here cites. The catches are cost and extras: it is $349, remote access needs a Wi-Fi bridge or a Matter over Thread hub, and code entry needs the separate Level Keypad. We compared documented features and published prices.

The Lockly Vision Elite is the most complete single device on this list: a deadbolt and a video doorbell in one. The exterior unit has a Full HD camera with intercom, night vision and a motion sensor, a 3D fingerprint sensor that Lockly says recognizes a finger in 0.3 seconds and stores up to 99 prints, and the PIN Genie keypad, which shuffles where digits appear so smudges do not give a code away. Lockly quotes up to 13 months per charge from its rechargeable batteries, two of which are included, and a solar panel helps keep them topped up. The included Vision Connect Hub links it to the network, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Lockly says there is no monthly fee. At $499.99 it is the priciest pick, the unit is large, and Lockly lists no Apple home keys or Siri support. We compared documented features and published prices.