Best Smart Locks of 2026: 10 Compared

This Philips 4200 Series deadbolt earns the number one spot by getting the fundamentals right without asking you to buy a hub. It links straight to your 2.4GHz home WiFi for remote locking, opening, and user management through the Philips Home Access App, and the fingerprint reader fires in 0.3 seconds. What pushes it ahead is code flexibility: it handles permanent, one-time, periodic, and recurring PINs, which makes it equally at home for family, guests, housekeepers, or an Airbnb turnover.

This Philips deadbolt covers the same hub-free ground as our top pick and adds a couple of practical touches the leader leaves out. Built-in WiFi handles remote duties, Alexa and Google Assistant pairing brings voice entry, and you can store up to 100 custom passwords. The IP54 waterproof rating and a battery life of up to six months on 8 AA cells make it a sensible exterior-door choice for buyers who care about uptime.

If you prefer a handle to a thumb-turn deadbolt, this Veise lever lock makes a strong case at a mid-budget It advertises 8-in-1 access spanning fingerprint, app, user authorization, IC card, password, code sharing, and backup, with an AI self-learning chip that reads prints in 0.2 seconds at 99.99% accuracy. An IP55 weatherproof rating suits an exposed door, and remote control plus voice arrive once you add the optional G1 Gateway.

Our value champion proves you don't have to overpay for a capable smart lock. The Veise VE017 packs 8-in-1 keyless entry, a self-learning on-device AI for fast fingerprint reads, and four password modes, all at the lowest Two details push it past cheaper rivals: an emergency power port so a dead battery never strands you, and AES128 encryption that keeps entry records, credentials, and fingerprints stored locally on the lock.

This Philips deadbolt keeps things simple and affordable while still covering the bases that matter. You can open it five ways, by app, passcode, fingerprint, physical key, or voice through Alexa and Google Assistant, and the built-in WiFi means remote locking and opening work without a hub. One-touch opening and support for up to 100 custom passcodes make it a tidy pick for families or small rentals on a tighter budget.

For buyers who want the 8-in-1 Veise experience with WiFi baked in rather than gated behind a gateway, the VE017G-H is the upgrade. It enables remote locking and opening, password sharing, real-time notifications, and status checks, and pairs natively with Alexa and Google Home. The self-learning AI chip handles 0.2-second recognition at 99.99% accuracy, while an IP55 rating and a backlit keypad make it comfortable on a dark, exposed porch.

The eufy FamiLock S3 Max is the premium swing-for-the-fences pick, and it's the only lock here that doubles as a doorbell camera. Palm vein recognition opens the door at 99.9% accuracy, a 2K HD camera with an f/1.6 lens keeps a clear eye on the door even at night, and a rear lock video screen lets you check who's there without reaching for your phone. With 16GB of built-in storage and eufy ecosystem integration, it's an all-in-one security station rather than just a lock.

This Philips Wi-Fi deadbolt is the pared-back sibling of our higher picks, trading extras for a clean, dependable core. You get fingerprint, passcode, key, voice via Google Assistant and Alexa, and remote app control, all backed by built-in WiFi for monitoring from anywhere. The biometric sensor reads a print in 0.3 seconds, and customizable auto-lock timing means the door secures itself behind you. It's a straightforward choice when you want Philips connectivity without paying for handle hardware.

The Yamiry knob-style lock targets DIY swaps, fitting most American standard doors with nothing more than a screwdriver. Built from high-hardness, corrosion-resistant aluminum, it connects over Bluetooth and stores up to 50 passwords, fingerprints, and key fobs, with WiFi added through an optional gateway. Five entry methods, app, password, key fob, fingerprint, and key, plus a 30-day money-back window, 1-year coverage, and lifetime after-sales support, make it a low-stress entry point.

The Veise VE012W is a quiet bargain that pairs built-in WiFi with no hub against the same low It offers 6-in-1 entry, an AI self-learning chip that reads prints in 0.2 seconds at 99.99%, and Alexa and Google Assistant support for hands-free control. Code management is generous too, with unlimited one-time codes and 100-plus permanent, recurring, time-limited, or one-time options for rotating access.