Of all the smart home gadgets out there, smart locks are some of the
best problem-solvers when it comes to everyday annoyances. Forget your
keys? No problem. Need to unlock the door to let in a friend or service
provider? Easy-peasy. Forgot to lock the door before heading into bed?
Don't you worry.
door lock system using bluetooth
With a smart lock at your door, you can manage all of that with an easy
voice command or the tap of a button, offering you security,
convenience, automation and peace of mind. But which smart lock is right
for you?
Picking the best smart lock for your home depends on a few things. For
some, scheduling and user code limits will be important. For others,
having a door lock that can be retrofit and not replace the deadbolt on
the door is a must-have. We've tested the best smart locks on the market
today and these are our favorites.
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products featured on this page.The $279 August Smart Lock Pro + Connect
bundle includes a retrofit August Smart Lock Pro, a Connect Wi-Fi module
and a DoorSense open/close sensor.
This August smart lock supports the Z-Wave wireless protocol (smart hub
not included) and works with Apple HomeKit. With the Wi-Fi module set
up, you'll get Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, as well
as remote access to your lock for when you're not home.
The Smart Lock Pro is a capable, easy-to-install smart lock and the
winner of our CNET Editors' Choice Award. August's $219 third-generation
Smart Lock + Connect bundle comes with a DoorSense open/close sensor
and Connect Wi-Fi module. The low profile, retrofit design means you
won't need to replace your deadbolt, making it great for renters.
The August Smart Lock with the Connect setup works with Google Assistant
and Amazon Alexa and is controllable remotely through the August mobile
app. You won't get Apple HomeKit compatibility or Z-Wave smarts to
connect to a smart hub. Still, this August Smart Lock is a moderately
priced, capable smart door lock. Yale's SL Touchscreen Deadbolt has a
small, sleek design with a touchscreen keypad that looks good on nearly
every door, and it comes in three finishes. The newest $299 bundle
includes August smarts with a Connected by August Kit (Wi-Fi module and
DoorSense sensors) to connect with the August app, and it works with
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and HomeKit.
There's also a version with interchangeable modules for Zigbee or Z-Wave
if you need to connect your door lock to a smart home hub. Those
modules cost $50 each.
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