Smart Locks

Kwikset sells four families of smart lock that connect in four different ways. Here’s how the lineup splits and which three are worth buying.

The one smart lock that doesn’t touch your exterior hardware — a real fit for renters, with one real trade-off: no built-in keypad.

No subscription, no hub, works with almost every smart home platform out there — the real cost shows up in your battery drawer instead.

The S330 combines a lock, camera, and doorbell into one device with zero subscription. This review covers what independent testing confirms, honest video quality specifics, and a real size trade-off before you buy.

The Bolt Fingerprint delivers fast, accurate unlock and solid build quality. Before buying, know that Ultraloq sells this name across several genuinely different variants — here’s exactly which one this review covers.

Eufy sells more door lock models than almost any brand in this category — S330, E31, E330, C220, C33, and others, with real functional differences between them. This guide maps the confusing lineup clearly and picks the right eufy lock for your situation.

At under $80, the Wyze Lock Bolt v2 delivers genuinely fast fingerprint entry, built-in Wi-Fi, and zero subscription requirement. This review covers the full spec sheet and one honest trade-off — a lower IP53 weatherproofing rating — worth knowing before you install it on a fully exposed door.

Schlage has built its reputation on rock-solid hardware and brand trust — the Encode delivers that with built-in WiFi and Airbnb-ready access management. This review covers what independent testing confirms, and the one feature the step-up Encode Plus adds that the standard Encode doesn’t have.

The U-Bolt Pro’s fingerprint reader is consistently praised as one of the best on any consumer smart lock. This review covers the full spec sheet, a genuine Wi-Fi mesh network setup issue one tester encountered, and a real discrepancy in ANSI security grade claims across sources.

Smart locks rarely need a subscription in the first place — fingerprint matching and keypad codes run entirely on the device. This guide covers what to check before buying and the best hub-free, fee-free smart locks available right now.