Best Smart Locks: Yale, Schlage, Kwikset, Lockly, Ultraloq & More (2026)

We compare 33 smart locks from Yale, August, Schlage, Kwikset, Lockly, Ultraloq (U-tec) and Aqara. Every figure comes from the maker's product page: fingerprint, keypad, NFC or wallet key, Wi-Fi without a separate bridge, Matter, auto-lock, ANSI/BHMA security rating and battery life. Grouped values are labelled computed. A figure the maker doesn't publish shows as "Not listed" and scores as the weakest value in the category; an unstated yes/no feature counts as no. We don't rank on subscription prices, but we note what each maker says needs a paid plan. We don't test locks or use prices or reviews.

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Top pick

Lockly Visage Zeno Series

Score 7.8/10 · Check price

Why it wins: Face, fingerprint, keypad and Home Key in one. .

Also great: Lockly Secure Pro Zeno Series (7.5) · Kwikset Halo Select Plus (7.5)

7.8/10

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Side-by-side comparison

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Product	Score	Fingerprint reader	Keypad / access codes	Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Security rating tier	Best for	Price	Buy
1 L Lockly Visage Zeno Series	7.8/10	Yes	Yes	Yes	Grade 2 / AA tier	Face, fingerprint, keypad and Home Key in one	Check price	View deal
2 L Lockly Secure Pro Zeno Series	7.5/10	Yes	Yes	Yes	Grade 2 / AA tier	Fingerprint, keypad and Apple Home Key with Wi-Fi	Check price	View deal
3 K Kwikset Halo Select Plus	7.5/10	No	Yes	Yes	Grade 1 / AAA tier	Adds Apple Home Key to Halo Select	Check price	View deal
4 A Aqara Smart Lock U300	6.8/10	Yes	Yes	No	Not listed	Lever lock with fingerprint, Home Key and Matter	Check price	View deal
5 L Lockly Secure Pro (latest version)	6.5/10	Yes	Yes	Yes	Grade 2 / AA tier	Fingerprint and PIN Genie keypad with Wi-Fi	Check price	View deal
6 K Kwikset Halo Select	6.5/10	No	Yes	Yes	Grade 1 / AAA tier	AAA-rated touchscreen lock with Wi-Fi and Matter	Check price	View deal
7 L Lockly Vision Elite	6.5/10	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not listed	Video doorbell lock with the longest listed battery	Check price	View deal
8 S Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt	6.5/10	No	Yes	Yes	Grade 1 / AAA tier	AAA-rated Wi-Fi deadbolt with Apple Home Key	Check price	View deal
9 A Aqara Smart Lock U200	6.3/10	Yes	Yes	No	Not listed	Retrofit-style deadbolt with Matter over Thread	Check price	View deal
10 Y Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi	6.3/10	Yes	Yes	Yes	Grade 2 / AA tier	Fingerprint plus touchscreen, Wi-Fi built in	Check price	View deal
11 UU Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint	6.1/10	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not listed	Fingerprint and keypad deadbolt, Wi-Fi or Matter	Check price	View deal
12 UU Ultraloq Bolt SE	6.1/10	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not listed	Fingerprint and keypad, Matter or Wi-Fi	Check price	View deal
13 UU Ultraloq Latch 5 Pro	6.0/10	Yes	Yes	No	Not listed	Lever lock with fingerprint, Matter and a 1-year battery	Check price	View deal
14 Y Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus with Wi-Fi and Apple Home Keys	5.7/10	No	Yes	Yes	Grade 2 / AA tier	Keyless touchscreen lock with Apple Home Key	Check price	View deal
15 A Aqara Smart Lock U100	5.6/10	Yes	Yes	No	Grade 3 / A tier	Fingerprint and Home Key, up to 8 months	Check price	View deal
16 UU Ultraloq Bolt NFC	5.6/10	No	Yes	Yes	Not listed	Apple Home Key and NFC cards plus keypad	Check price	View deal
17 UU Ultraloq Bolt Pro	5.5/10	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not listed	Wi-Fi and Matter at the same time	Check price	View deal
18 A Aqara Smart Lock U400	5.3/10	Yes	Yes	No	Not listed	UWB hands-free, fingerprint and Home Key	Check price	View deal
19 L Lockly Flex Touch Pro	4.8/10	Yes	Yes	No	Not listed	Retrofit fingerprint and keypad lock	Check price	View deal
20 Y Yale Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi	4.8/10	No	Yes	Yes	Grade 2 / AA tier	Grade 2 keypad deadbolt with built-in Wi-Fi	Check price	View deal
21 Y Yale Assure Lock 2 Touchscreen with Wi-Fi	4.8/10	No	Yes	Yes	Grade 2 / AA tier	Touchscreen keypad deadbolt with Wi-Fi	Check price	View deal
22 S Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt	4.5/10	No	Yes	Yes	Grade 1 / AAA tier	AAA-rated Wi-Fi deadbolt with access codes	Check price	View deal
23 S Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt	4.5/10	No	Yes	Yes	Grade 1 / AAA tier	AAA-rated Wi-Fi keypad deadbolt	Check price	View deal
24 S Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lever	4.5/10	No	Yes	Yes	Grade 1 / AAA tier	AAA-rated Wi-Fi keypad lever	Check price	View deal
25 S Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt	4.5/10	No	Yes	No	Not listed	Matter over Thread with Apple Home Key and hands-free unlock	Check price	View deal
26 K Kwikset Aura Reach	4.3/10	No	Yes	No	Grade 2 / AA tier	Matter and Bluetooth keypad deadbolt	Check price	View deal
27 L Lockly Model 7S	4.0/10	No	Yes	No	Grade 2 / AA tier	PIN Genie keypad deadbolt, up to 10 months	Check price	View deal
28 Y Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad	4.0/10	No	Yes	Yes	Not listed	Retrofit lock that keeps your exterior hardware	Check price	View deal
29 A Aqara Smart Lock U50	3.8/10	No	Yes	No	Grade 3 / A tier	Keypad, NFC card and Home Key	Check price	View deal
30 Y Yale Smart Lock with Matter	3.3/10	No	Yes	No	Grade 2 / AA tier	Keypad deadbolt with Matter over Thread	Check price	View deal
31 S Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt (Z-Wave)	3.0/10	No	Yes	No	Grade 1 / AAA tier	AAA-rated keypad deadbolt for Z-Wave hubs	Check price	View deal
32 A August Wi-Fi Smart Lock	2.5/10	No	No	Yes	Not listed	Compact retrofit lock with built-in Wi-Fi	Check price	View deal
33 UU Ultraloq Bolt Mission	2.5/10	No	Yes	No	Not listed	UWB hands-free unlock with Matter	Check price	View deal

"Not listed" means the manufacturer page we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.

Every smart lock, ranked

#1 · Top pick

Lockly Visage Zeno Series

Best for: Face, fingerprint, keypad and Home Key in one

7.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life 10%

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 2 / AA tier
Battery life	8 months
Unlock methods	Face, fingerprint, keypad, Apple Home Key
Security grade (maker)	Built to meet ANSI Grade 2 (Lockly's wording)
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
Weather rating	IP65
Battery life	Rechargeable, up to 8 months
Paid plan (maker says)	Lockly says "Subscribe to LocklyOS™ for more": access logs beyond 90 days and more than 3 eBadges or offline access codes a month need a LocklyOS subscription.
Price	Check price

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Lockly: Visage Zeno Series

Lockly Secure Pro Zeno Series

Best for: Fingerprint, keypad and Apple Home Key with Wi-Fi

7.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life 10%

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 2 / AA tier
Battery life	5 months
Security grade (maker)	Built to meet ANSI Grade 2 (Lockly's wording)
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC / wallet key	Apple Home Key
Weather rating	IP65
Battery life	Up to 5 months
Paid plan (maker says)	Lockly says "Subscribe to LocklyOS™ for more": access logs beyond 90 days and more than 3 eBadges or offline access codes a month need a LocklyOS subscription.
Price	Check price

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Lockly: Secure Pro Zeno Series

Kwikset Halo Select Plus

Best for: Adds Apple Home Key to Halo Select

7.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Kwikset

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 1 / AAA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Security grade (maker)	"meets the highest BHMA Grade AAA standards"
Connectivity	Wi-Fi and Matter
NFC / wallet key	Apple Home Key
Power	4 AA batteries (included)
Battery life	Not published by the maker
Price	Check price

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Kwikset: Halo Select Plus

Aqara Smart Lock U300

Best for: Lever lock with fingerprint, Home Key and Matter

6.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Aqara

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	10 months
Type	Lever
Connectivity	Matter over Thread
Auto-lock	Auto-Lock mode
Battery life	Up to 10 months
Security grade (maker)	Not published by the maker
Price	Check price

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Aqara: Smart Lock U300

Lockly Secure Pro (latest version)

Best for: Fingerprint and PIN Genie keypad with Wi-Fi

6.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life 10%

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 2 / AA tier
Battery life	5 months
Security grade (maker)	"Built to meet ANSI Grade 2 standards" (Lockly's wording)
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
Weather rating	IP65
Battery life	Up to 5 months
Paid plan (maker says)	Lockly says "Subscribe to LocklyOS™ for more": access logs beyond 90 days and more than 3 eBadges or offline access codes a month need a LocklyOS subscription.
Price	Check price

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Lockly: Secure Pro

Kwikset Halo Select

Best for: AAA-rated touchscreen lock with Wi-Fi and Matter

6.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Kwikset

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 1 / AAA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Security grade (maker)	ANSI Grade AAA
Connectivity	Wi-Fi and Matter
Power	4 AA batteries (included)
Battery life	Not published by the maker
Price	Check price

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Kwikset: Halo Select

Lockly Vision Elite

Best for: Video doorbell lock with the longest listed battery

6.5/10

What we like

Top battery life in this comparison (13 months)

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Lockly

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	13 months
Connectivity	Wi-Fi via the included Vision Connect Hub
Camera	Built-in video doorbell
Weather rating	IP54
Battery life	Up to 13 months
Security grade (maker)	Not published by the maker
Paid plan (maker says)	Lockly says "Subscribe to LocklyOS™ for more": access logs beyond 90 days and more than 3 eBadges or offline access codes a month need a LocklyOS subscription.
Price	Check price

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Lockly: Vision Elite

Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt

Best for: AAA-rated Wi-Fi deadbolt with Apple Home Key

6.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Schlage

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 1 / AAA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Security grade (maker)	AAA certified deadbolt (maker); AAA is the top letter rating
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC / wallet key	Apple Home Key
Keypad	Access codes
Auto-lock	Time-delayed locking
Battery life	Not published by the maker
Price	Check price

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Schlage: Encode Plus

Aqara Smart Lock U200

Best for: Retrofit-style deadbolt with Matter over Thread

6.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Aqara

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	6 months
Unlock methods	Apple Home Key, fingerprint, password, NFC
Connectivity	Matter over Thread
Battery life	Rechargeable, up to 6 months
Security grade (maker)	Not published by the maker
Price	Check price

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Aqara: Smart Lock U200

#10

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi

Best for: Fingerprint plus touchscreen, Wi-Fi built in

6.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Yale

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 2 / AA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Model	YRD420-F-WF1
Security grade (maker)	ANSI/BHMA Grade 2
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
Auto-lock	Auto-Lock with DoorSense
Battery life	Not published by the maker
Price	Check price

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Yale: Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi

#11

Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint

Best for: Fingerprint and keypad deadbolt, Wi-Fi or Matter

6.1/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Ultraloq (U-tec)

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	No
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	8 months
Connectivity	Sold as a Wi-Fi version or a Matter-over-Thread version (we credit both, per version)
Weather rating	IP65
Battery life	Up to 8 months (Wi-Fi version, alkaline)
Security grade (maker)	No BHMA grade number listed
Auto-lock	Not published by the maker
Price	Check price

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Ultraloq: Bolt Fingerprint

#12

Ultraloq Bolt SE

Best for: Fingerprint and keypad, Matter or Wi-Fi

6.1/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Ultraloq (U-tec)

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	No
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	8 months
Connectivity	"Matter or Wi-Fi" (sold as separate versions; we credit both)
Weather rating	IP65
Battery life	Up to 8 months
Security grade (maker)	No BHMA grade number listed
Auto-lock	Not published by the maker
Price	Check price

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Ultraloq: Bolt SE

#13

Ultraloq Latch 5 Pro

Best for: Lever lock with fingerprint, Matter and a 1-year battery

6.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Ultraloq (U-tec)

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	No
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	12 months
Type	Lever
NFC / wallet key	Samsung Wallet
Connectivity	Matter
Power	6 AA
Battery life	Up to 1 year with alkaline (12 months, computed)
Security grade (maker)	No BHMA grade number listed
Price	Check price

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Ultraloq: Latch 5 Pro

#14

Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus with Wi-Fi and Apple Home Keys

Best for: Keyless touchscreen lock with Apple Home Key

5.7/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Yale

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 2 / AA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Model	YRD450-N-WF1
Security grade (maker)	ANSI/BHMA Grade 2
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC / wallet key	Apple Home Key
Key	No keyway
Auto-lock	Auto-Lock with DoorSense
Battery life	Not published by the maker
Price	Check price

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Yale: Assure Lock 2 Plus with Wi-Fi

#15

Aqara Smart Lock U100

Best for: Fingerprint and Home Key, up to 8 months

5.6/10

What we like

Watch out for

Lowest security rating tier in this comparison (Grade 3 / A tier)

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life 10%

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 3 / A tier
Battery life	8 months
Connectivity	Remote features need an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub
Security grade (maker)	"BHMA Level 3" (Aqara's wording; scored as the entry tier, computed)
Weather rating	IP65
Battery life	Up to 8 months
Price	Check price

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Aqara: Smart Lock U100

#16

Ultraloq Bolt NFC

Best for: Apple Home Key and NFC cards plus keypad

5.6/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Ultraloq (U-tec)

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	8 months
Unlock methods	Apple Home Key, Android NFC, RFID fobs, keypad
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
Weather rating	IP65
Battery life	Up to 8 months
Security grade (maker)	No BHMA grade number listed
Price	Check price

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Ultraloq: Bolt NFC

#17

Ultraloq Bolt Pro

Best for: Wi-Fi and Matter at the same time

5.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Ultraloq (U-tec)
Battery life not published by Ultraloq (U-tec)

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	No
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
Connectivity	Wi-Fi and Matter simultaneously
Weather rating	IP65
Battery life	Not published by the maker
Security grade (maker)	No BHMA grade number listed
Auto-lock	Not published by the maker
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Ultraloq: Bolt Pro

#18

Aqara Smart Lock U400

Best for: UWB hands-free, fingerprint and Home Key

5.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Aqara

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	No
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	6 months
Unlock methods	UWB hands-free, Apple Home Key, fingerprint, touchscreen passcode, NFC card (sold separately)
Connectivity	Matter over Thread
Weather rating	IP65
Battery life	Rechargeable, up to 6 months per charge
Security grade (maker)	"BHMA-certified" (no grade given)
Auto-lock	Not published by the maker
Price	Check price

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Aqara: Smart Lock U400

#19

Lockly Flex Touch Pro

Best for: Retrofit fingerprint and keypad lock

4.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Lockly

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	Yes
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	10 months
Type	Retrofit
Connectivity	Wi-Fi needs a hub sold separately
Weather rating	IP65
Battery life	Up to 10 months
Security grade (maker)	Not published by the maker
Paid plan (maker says)	Lockly says "Subscribe to LocklyOS™ for more": access logs beyond 90 days and more than 3 eBadges or offline access codes a month need a LocklyOS subscription.
Price	Check price

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Lockly: Flex Touch Pro

#20

Yale Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi

Best for: Grade 2 keypad deadbolt with built-in Wi-Fi

4.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Yale

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 2 / AA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Model	YRD410-WF1
Security grade (maker)	ANSI/BHMA Grade 2
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
Power	4 AA batteries
Auto-lock	Auto-Lock with DoorSense
Battery life	Not published by the maker
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Yale: Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi

#21

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touchscreen with Wi-Fi

Best for: Touchscreen keypad deadbolt with Wi-Fi

4.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Yale

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 2 / AA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Model	YRD420-WF1
Security grade (maker)	ANSI/BHMA Grade 2
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
Auto-lock	Auto-Lock with DoorSense
Battery life	Not published by the maker
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Yale: Assure Lock 2 Touchscreen with Wi-Fi

#22

Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt

Best for: AAA-rated Wi-Fi deadbolt with access codes

4.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Schlage

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	No
Security rating tier	Grade 1 / AAA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Security grade (maker)	AAA certified
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
Keypad	Access codes
Auto-lock	Not published by the maker
Battery life	Not published by the maker
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Schlage: Arrive

#23

Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt

Best for: AAA-rated Wi-Fi keypad deadbolt

4.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Schlage

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	No
Security rating tier	Grade 1 / AAA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Security grade (maker)	AAA certified deadbolt
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
Keypad	Access codes
Auto-lock	Not published by the maker
Battery life	Not published by the maker
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Schlage: Encode

#24

Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lever

Best for: AAA-rated Wi-Fi keypad lever

4.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Schlage

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	No
Security rating tier	Grade 1 / AAA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Type	Lever
Security grade (maker)	AAA certified
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
Keypad	Unique access codes
Auto-lock	Not published by the maker
Battery life	Not published by the maker
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Schlage: Encode Lever

#25

Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt

Best for: Matter over Thread with Apple Home Key and hands-free unlock

4.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Schlage
Battery life not published by Schlage

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
Connectivity	Matter over Thread
NFC / wallet key	Apple Home Key; hands-free unlock
Keypad	Access codes (up to 250)
Auto-lock	Time-delayed auto-locking
Security grade (maker)	Not published by the maker
Battery life	Not published by the maker
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Schlage: Sense Pro

#26

Kwikset Aura Reach

Best for: Matter and Bluetooth keypad deadbolt

4.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Kwikset

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 2 / AA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Security grade (maker)	ANSI Grade 2
Connectivity	Matter (Thread) and Bluetooth
Keypad	Backlit touchpad
Power	4 AA batteries (included)
Battery life	Not published by the maker
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Kwikset: Aura Reach

#27

Lockly Model 7S

Best for: PIN Genie keypad deadbolt, up to 10 months

4.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life 10%

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 2 / AA tier
Battery life	10 months
Connectivity	Wi-Fi and Matter need the Secure Link hub (sold separately)
Security grade (maker)	Built to meet ANSI Grade 2 (Lockly's wording)
Weather rating	IP54
Battery life	Up to 10 months
Paid plan (maker says)	Lockly says "Subscribe to LocklyOS™ for more": access logs beyond 90 days and more than 3 eBadges or offline access codes a month need a LocklyOS subscription.
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Lockly: Model 7S

#28

Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad

Best for: Retrofit lock that keeps your exterior hardware

4.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Yale
Battery life not published by Yale

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
Type	Retrofit (fits over your existing deadbolt)
Security grade (maker)	Not published by the maker
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
Auto-lock	Auto-Lock with DoorSense
Battery life	Not published by the maker
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Yale: Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad

#29

Aqara Smart Lock U50

Best for: Keypad, NFC card and Home Key

3.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Lowest security rating tier in this comparison (Grade 3 / A tier)

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life 10%

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	Yes
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Grade 3 / A tier
Battery life	6 months
Security grade (maker)	"BHMA Level 3" (Aqara's wording; scored as the entry tier, computed)
Battery life	Up to 6 months
Connectivity	Not published by the maker
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Aqara: Smart Lock U50

#30

Yale Smart Lock with Matter

Best for: Keypad deadbolt with Matter over Thread

3.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Yale

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	No
Security rating tier	Grade 2 / AA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Model	YRD510-MT1
Security grade (maker)	ANSI/BHMA Grade 2
Connectivity	Matter over Thread
Weather rating	IPX5
Auto-lock	Not published by the maker
Battery life	Not published by the maker
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Yale: Smart Lock with Matter

#31

Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt (Z-Wave)

Best for: AAA-rated keypad deadbolt for Z-Wave hubs

3.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Schlage

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	No
Auto-lock	No
Security rating tier	Grade 1 / AAA tier
Battery life	Not listed
Security grade (maker)	AAA certified
Connectivity	Z-Wave (hub required)
Keypad	Up to 30 access codes
Auto-lock	Not published by the maker
Battery life	Not published by the maker
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Schlage: Connect Z-Wave

#32

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

Best for: Compact retrofit lock with built-in Wi-Fi

2.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by August
Lowest battery life in this comparison (3 months)

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	No
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	Yes
Matter	No
Auto-lock	Yes
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	3 months
Type	Retrofit (fits over your existing deadbolt)
Keypad	Sold separately
Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi
Auto-lock	Yes
Battery life	Up to 3 months
Security grade (maker)	Not published by the maker
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August: Wi-Fi Smart Lock

#33

Ultraloq Bolt Mission

Best for: UWB hands-free unlock with Matter

2.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Security rating tier not published by Ultraloq (U-tec)
Battery life not published by Ultraloq (U-tec)

Score breakdown

Fingerprint reader 15%

Keypad / access codes 15%

NFC / wallet key 10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%

Matter 10%

Auto-lock 10%

Security rating tier * 15%

Battery life * 10%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Fingerprint reader	No
Keypad / access codes	Yes
NFC / wallet key	No
Wi-Fi without buying a bridge	No
Matter	Yes
Auto-lock	No
Security rating tier	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
Unlock methods	UWB hands-free, PIN, app
Connectivity	Matter; Wi-Fi needs a bridge
Power	Rechargeable
Battery life	Not published by the maker
Security grade (maker)	No BHMA grade number listed
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Ultraloq: Bolt Mission

Buying guide: how to choose the right smart lock

Deadbolt, lever or retrofit

Replacement deadbolts swap your whole lock. Retrofit locks (August, Yale Approach, Lockly Flex Touch Pro) fit over your existing deadbolt and keep your outside key. Lever locks suit interior or side doors.

Wi-Fi, Thread/Matter, Z-Wave

Built-in Wi-Fi gives remote access with no extra hub. Matter over Thread needs a Thread border router (such as a recent smart speaker or TV box). Z-Wave locks need a Z-Wave hub.

Security ratings

ANSI/BHMA A156.36 grades deadbolts 1 (highest) to 3. The newer A156.40 standard rates residential locks with letters, AAA highest. We quote each maker's wording and group them into 3 tiers (computed).

Fingerprint, keypad, NFC

Fingerprint readers unlock with a touch; keypads let guests use codes; NFC and wallet keys (such as Apple Home Key) unlock with a phone or watch tap.

How this ranking is calculated

Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method

Fingerprint readerYes when the maker lists a fingerprint reader.

15%

Keypad / access codesYes when the maker lists a keypad, touchscreen or PIN code entry on the lock.

15%

NFC / wallet keyYes when the maker lists NFC cards or tags, Apple Home Key or another phone-wallet key.

10%

Wi-Fi without buying a bridgeYes when the maker lists built-in Wi-Fi or includes the Wi-Fi bridge in the box. A hub or bridge sold separately is no.

15%

MatterYes when the maker lists Matter support (usually over Thread).

10%

Auto-lockYes when the maker lists auto-lock or time-delayed locking.

10%

Security rating tierThe maker's ANSI/BHMA grade or letter rating grouped into 3 tiers (computed). Grades (A156.36) and AAA-style letter ratings (A156.40) are different systems, so we quote each maker's exact wording. Scale: 1 → 3.

15%

Battery lifeThe maker's longest listed battery life; a year counts as 12 months (computed). Scale: 3 → 12 months.

10%

Frequently asked questions

Which features need a paid plan?

Lockly is the only lock maker here that says some features need a subscription: "Subscribe to LocklyOS for more", covering access logs beyond 90 days and more than 3 eBadges or offline access codes a month. The other makers' pages we used don't list a required plan for their locks. We don't rank on plan prices.

Why aren't Level or eufy locks ranked?

Level's product pages didn't show readable specs when we checked, and the eufy FamiLock pages we tried returned "not found", so neither brand is ranked.

Why do some locks show no security grade?

Ultraloq doesn't publish a BHMA grade number on the pages we used, Aqara's U400 says only "BHMA-certified", and several others don't list one. These score at the minimum. Lockly says its locks are "built to meet" ANSI Grade 2, which we score as Grade 2 and quote.

What does Aqara's "BHMA Level 3" mean?

Aqara uses that wording for the U100 and U50. We read it as the entry grade and score it at the lowest tier (computed).

Why does battery life show Not listed for Yale, Schlage and Kwikset?

Their product pages we used don't publish a battery-life figure, so they score at the minimum for battery life.

How are versions with Wi-Fi or Matter handled?

Where one Ultraloq page sells a Wi-Fi version and a Matter version, we credit both and note it. Check the version you buy.

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