Best Smart Locks of 2026

If your smart home runs on Apple Home or Matter, the Bolt SE is the most complete lock here. It covers fingerprint, keypad, app, web portal, eKeys, and Matter over Thread, and it's the only one in this group with built-in Wi-Fi and Apple Home support in the same box. That breadth is the reason it earns a runner-up spot.

The fingerprint reader stores up to 50 prints and the keypad takes 50 codes, which is more than most households need but useful for a rental or a small office. We found the reader quick when the finger was centered; off-center presses were the ones that needed a second try. The zinc body and BHMA certification give it a sturdier feel than the budget locks here.

The trade-off is long-term durability: some units have failed after a couple of years, which is why it's a runner-up rather than our top pick. If you want the broadest ecosystem support and you're comfortable with a more complex setup, it's a strong choice; if you want a lock that never asks you to open an app, the Schlage Camelot is the safer buy.

The C220 is the simplest way to get a connected lock on the door without adding a bridge or a hub. Wi-Fi is built in, the fingerprint reader is on the outside, and the eufy Security app handles codes, notifications, and remote locking. For a household already using eufy cameras or a doorbell, it slots into the same app with almost no friction.

We like the fingerprint-first setup: it reads quickly when it works, and the self-learning claim is plausible because the reader settles in with repeated use. The keypad and physical key are there as backups, and the lock is BHMA Grade 3 with a 36-month mechanical warranty, which is more coverage than most budget locks offer.

The catch is power. The eight-month estimate is optimistic with Wi-Fi active, so plan on checking the low-battery alert and using lithium AAs. If you want built-in Wi-Fi and don't mind monitoring batteries, it's a good fit; if you want a lock you can ignore for a year, the Schlage Camelot is the better bet.

The Camelot is the lock we recommend when someone wants keyless entry without a smartphone, an app, or a subscription. It's a keypad deadbolt with illuminated silicone buttons, a 9-volt battery, and a physical key backup. There's no Wi-Fi and no auto-lock; you punch in a code to unlock and press the Schlage button while turning the thumbturn to lock.

That sounds old-fashioned, and it is, but the simplicity is the point. The Grade 2/AAA rating is the highest security rating in this group, the metal body feels substantial, and the illuminated buttons are easy to read in the dark. Installation is a screwdriver job, and the code programming is done at the keypad rather than buried in an app.

The trade-off is convenience. You don't get remote access, fingerprint entry, or automatic locking, and the inside thumbturn is manual. For a rental, a garage, or a front door where you don't want another app, that's a fair trade. For a busy household that wants the door to lock itself, it isn't.

We keep coming back to the Camelot because it does the core job with fewer things to break. The long record is not an accident; it's a lock you install and then stop thinking about. If you want a simple keypad that feels solid and doesn't depend on Wi-Fi, this is the one.

The TE001 is the budget lock we recommend without a caveat about it feeling cheap. It's a keypad deadbolt with 20 codes, a one-time guest code, auto-lock you can set from 10 to 99 seconds, and a one-touch lock that works by holding any key. The aluminum body and IP54 rating are more than we expect at this end of the market, and it's the safest low-cost pick here.

What we don't like is the auto-lock consistency. It can be set to lock itself, but it doesn't always engage, so test it on your door before relying on it. The keypad and manual lock work fine, and the 365-day battery claim is realistic if you keep auto-lock off. For a back door, rental, or first smart lock, it's an easy recommendation; for a front door where you want app alerts, spend more.

The KS02A is the least expensive way to get a fingerprint reader on a deadbolt, and it doesn't feel like a compromise in the hand. The reader stores 20 prints, the keypad takes 20 codes, and there are two mechanical keys plus one-time guest codes. Installation is straightforward, and the matte black finish looks better than the price suggests.

We found the fingerprint reader is the weak point. It usually works, but a clean, centered finger matters, and it isn't as quick as the readers on the pricier locks here. The keypad and two keys are reliable backups. For a bedroom, office, or rental where you want fingerprint entry on a budget, it's a solid pick; for a busy front door, the Veise VE06-H is the better long-term buy.

The YR01 is aimed at landlords and hosts: you can create permanent or temporary codes in the app, hand out fobs, and keep a mechanical key for backup. It stores multiple access methods, and the matte black finish is clean enough for a front door. It's one of the more flexible locks here for managing guests without handing over a key.

The app setup is Bluetooth-first, and the connection was stable in our testing. The fingerprint reader is the headline, and it works well enough for quick entry. The keypad and fobs are the everyday options, and the mechanical key is a useful backup.

For a rental where guests use the keypad and you manage codes remotely, it's a good value. The app makes it easy to add and remove access without meeting anyone, and the fobs are handy for cleaners or family. The main caveat is inside operation: some units are awkward to lock or unlock from the inside, so test that before you commit. For a primary front door, the Veise VE06-H is easier to live with.

The YR04 is for a door that has a knob rather than a deadbolt, or for someone who wants keyless entry without changing the whole lock format. It's a keypad knob with a backlit keypad, 20 codes, a one-time guest code, and two mechanical keys. Installation is a screwdriver job, and the aluminum body feels sturdier than the plastic knobs it replaces.

We like it for a garage, workshop, laundry room, or interior door where a full deadbolt is overkill. The auto-lock can be set from 5 to 99 seconds, and you can disable it when you're having people over. The code programming is done at the keypad, and the backlight is a nice touch for coming home after dark.

The obvious limitation is security: a knob lock is not a deadbolt, so we don't put this on a primary front door unless your door already uses a knob lock and you're comfortable with that level of protection. It also replaces the knob, not the deadbolt, so check your door prep before ordering.

For the right door, it's a clever, affordable upgrade. We recommend it for a back door, shop, or rental where you want codes and a key backup without cutting a new deadbolt. If you need primary-entry security, spend the extra on a deadbolt lock like the Veise VE06-H.