The full ranking
Keyless entry with codes, fingerprints, and your phone, plus a log of who came and went. The smart locks worth bolting to your door in 2026, ranked by expert reviewers and Amazon buyers, with the security-grade flagships weighted to the top.
Yale Assure Lock 2
Sleek deadbolt-replacement available in keypad, touchscreen, key-free, and fingerprint trims, with a swappable Wi-Fi module for app and voice control, widely named best overall for its breadth of finishes and Matter, Apple Home, Alexa, and Google support. Buyers call it easy to install and use with top-notch build, one calling it the best lock ever, though some report short battery life and the occasional early failure.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)
The renter favorite: a retrofit that mounts over your existing deadbolt's interior so the key still works, with built-in Wi-Fi and a ten-minute install. Buyers call it easy to install and a standout app, several rating it the best on the market, but battery drain every few weeks and connectivity dropouts are common complaints.
Schlage Encode Plus
ANSI Grade 1 deadbolt replacement with built-in Wi-Fi plus Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock and a backlit keypad, the security benchmark of the category. Buyers call it easy to install and high-quality with flexible access codes and smooth Apple Home Key, though feedback on battery life and long-term reliability is mixed, with some units quitting after a few months.
Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro
A 6-in-1 deadbolt offering fingerprint, keypad, app, key, auto-unlock, and knock-to-open; Wi-Fi requires the add-on bridge, frequently picked best fingerprint reader. Buyers call it good quality and easy to install with a friendly, easy-to-program app, though the fingerprint reader and auto-lock draw mixed reviews, from reliable to finicky.
Level Lock+
A near-invisible lock that hides all electronics inside the deadbolt to preserve your door's look, with Apple Home Key and standard keyed entry. Buyers love that it installs easily and looks like an ordinary deadbolt, praising reliable Apple Home Key unlocking and the convenience of phone access and shareable temporary keys.
Schlage Encode
Wi-Fi deadbolt with an illuminated keypad and the Schlage Home app, no hub required, with Grade 1 hardware and rock-solid build. Buyers call it easy to install with excellent quality and handy keyless entry, though connectivity, durability, and battery life draw mixed reports, with a few units failing within months.
Eufy Smart Lock C220
Affordable deadbolt-replacement with fingerprint, keypad, and built-in Wi-Fi, local data storage, and long battery life, a best-value pick with no subscription. Buyers call it easy to install, well-built, and worth the price, though the fingerprint reader, battery life, and Wi-Fi all draw mixed feedback.
Lockly Vision Elite
All-in-one smart lock with an integrated 2K video doorbell camera, fingerprint reader, and patented anti-peep PIN keypad, plus built-in Wi-Fi, so it doubles as a doorbell. Buyers praise its robust security, fingerprint recognition, and solar-rechargeable battery, though installation, the app, and reliability draw mixed reviews.
Aqara Smart Lock U100
Deadbolt replacement combining a fingerprint reader, keypad, Apple Home Key, and key backup; works over Bluetooth with the Aqara hub adding remote Wi-Fi access. Buyers call it easy to set up and good value with flawless Apple HomeKit integration and substantial build quality, though reliability and responsiveness draw mixed feedback.
Kwikset Halo
Wi-Fi deadbolt (no hub) with a backlit keypad, available in a Halo Touch fingerprint version, plus an easy SmartKey-rekeyable cylinder. Buyers call it easy to use and simple to install with straightforward app programming and smooth Alexa control, though reliability and connectivity draw mixed reports.
Ranked across 5 sources: Tom's Guide · Best Smart Locks 2026; Bob Vila · Best Smart Locks 2026; Consumer Reports · Best Smart Locks 2026 (alphabetical); Flagship Tier · Premium First (June 2026); Amazon Reviews · Ranked by Star Rating (June 2026). Full scoring is on the Methodology tab above.
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