Smart locks
Smart door locks, judged on installation, reliability and how you unlock them.
Of the 3 smart locks we score so far, the highest-rated by professional reviewers is the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock: critic score 83 out of 100 from 4 reviews, 3 of them positive. Most praised: easy setup. Most common complaint: price.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
4 professional reviewers tested the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: easy setup. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: It is pricey and uses non-rechargeable batteries.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
3 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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Not the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock? Pick by situation
How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August Wi-Fi Smart Lock | 83 | 4 (early) | Medium | Best for renters |
| Lockly Visage Zeno | 83 | 8 | Medium | Best for face unlock |
| Schlage Encode Plus | 82 | 4 (early) | Medium | Best for Apple households |
Not scored yet
We publish a score only once at least 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
- Level Lock Pro · 3 of 4 reviews needed
- Yale Assure Lock 2 · 1 of 4 reviews needed
- Aqara Smart Lock U200 · 1 of 4 reviews needed
Common questions
Which smart lock do critics rate highest?
Of the 3 we score, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, with a critic score of 83 from 4 professional reviews. Most praised: easy setup. Most common complaint: price.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock vs Lockly Visage Zeno: which is better?
Critics score the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock 83 and the Lockly Visage Zeno 83. We list the Lockly Visage Zeno under “Best for face unlock”. Its main drawback: it is expensive compared with other smart locks.