The Kwikset smart lock is a well-designed smart lock that combines strong security with flexible smart home features. Access options include a key, keycode, mobile app, and voice control. It features an excellent auto-unlock function, a discrete sensor, and rekeyable hardware.
It offers connectivity via WI-FI or Matter-over-Thread, and works seamlessly with:
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Assistant
- Apple Home
- Samsung SmartThings.
While it doesn’t support biometric access or Apple Home Key, its sleek look, solid performance, and ANSI Grade AAA rating make it one of the best smart locks available. Even more so, the Kwikset smart lock has a smooth and aesthetic look.
The Yale Approach Lock is a reliable and easy-to-install option for those looking to upgrade to keyless entry. It connects via Bluetooth and can be upgraded with a Wi-Fi bridge for remote access. The lock supports app and voice control, auto-lock, and guest codes. You can also add a separate keypad with a fingerprint door lock for more flexibility.
Yale Approach Lock has compatibility:
- Alexa
- Google Home
- SmartThings
While the large keypad design may not suit every taste, and it lacks Matter support, its strong performance and one-year battery life make Yale Smart Lock a solid choice.
This Yale smart lock is sleek, with a fast and reliable fingerprint reader, offering a convenient and secure way to unlock your door. It supports Bluetooth by default, with optional add-ons for Wi-Fi and Z-Wave.
Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch works with:
- Apple Home
- Alexa
- Google Home
- SmartThings
You get access via key, keypad, app, voice, and fingerprint. While the touchscreen interface isn’t the most intuitive, and auto-lock can lag, its compact design and versatile connectivity make it a strong contender.
Compared to the Yale Approach Lock, the Assure Lock 2 Touch adds a fingerprint door lock and a more refined look, though both lack Matter support.
Schalange Encode Plus is a premium smart lock with Apple integration, including Apple Home and Home Key support. With Home Key, you can unlock your door by simply tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch. You don’t need any apps or buttons.
It connects via WI-Fi or Thread, and offers access through key, keypad, app, and voice commands. The design is sleek, with multiple finish options to match your home hardware. While it’s on the expensive side and can be quite loud, it delivers strong security and smooth performance.
Unlike other smart locks, it lacks Matter support and doesn’t offer auto-unlock. Even more so, it is necessary to have an Apple device, as it doesn’t work on Android.
Level Lock Plus is a sleek, minimalist smart lock that hides all its technology inside the deadbolt, making it one of the most discrete options available. It supports Apple Home Key for tap-to-unlock convenience, works over Thread, and now includes Matter compatibility for broad smart home integration.
Access options include key, app, voice, and NFC cards, with a Bluetooth keypad available separately.
Despite its compact design and strong ANSI Grade 1 security, it’s pretty expensive, and the auto-lock can be unreliable. Still, for Apple users and those seeking a smart lock that doesn’t look like one, the Level Lock Plus is a solid choice.
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