Best Smart Locks of 2026

If your smart home already runs on Apple Home, Alexa, Google, or SmartThings, the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE is the one that tries to speak all their languages. It combines built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Matter over Thread with a fingerprint reader, keypad, app, web portal, and eKey sharing. The capacity is unusually generous: 50 fingerprints and 50 passcodes, plus two emergency keys. It is the most flexible connected lock in this set, and that is why it is our connected pick.

We like that the Bolt SE does not force one way in. A family can use fingerprints, a cleaner can get a time-limited code, and a neighbor can get an eKey without a physical key changing hands. The 50-print capacity is more than most households need, but it makes sense for a small office or a rental with regular turnover. We also appreciate that Matter over Thread gives it a path into Apple Home and other ecosystems without relying only on the ULTRALOQ app.

The catch is the one we care about most: remote access is the least settled part. The lock's Wi-Fi and bridge connection can drop, and that is exactly the feature people buy a connected lock for. Fingerprint reads are quick when they register, but the sensor is not immune to wet or worn fingers; the auto-unlock geofence is also inconsistent enough that we treat it as a bonus, not the main way in. Keep a code and the emergency key active, and test the app from outside your home during the return window.

As a piece of hardware, it feels dense and well finished, and the keypad is glove-friendly. The app is where the experience lives, though, and it asks you to be a little patient with setup. For a tech-forward household that wants the widest access menu, that is a reasonable trade; for someone who wants a lock to disappear into the door, the simpler picks here are easier to live with.

The Wyze Lock Bolt makes a deliberate trade: it skips Wi-Fi entirely and keeps everything local. You get a fingerprint reader, a backlit keypad, and a Bluetooth app, along with auto-lock, IPX5 weather resistance, and a BHMA listing with a UL 20-minute fire rating. It is a deadbolt replacement, not a handle set, and the app works only when you are within Bluetooth range.

We think that is the right trade for a lot of doors. The fingerprint reader and keypad handle everyday entry, and the Bluetooth app is there for setup, temporary access, and checking the lock when you are nearby. Because it is not trying to hold a Wi-Fi connection, there is less to go wrong in the cloud. The app is local, not remote: you cannot let someone in from across town, and you cannot check the log from work.

The Bluetooth-only design is the point, not a defect, but it does mean this is the wrong lock for a rental with remote check-in or a household that wants to buzz in a delivery. The fingerprint sensor can also be choosy about placement, especially with small or wet fingers; enroll the same finger twice and keep the keypad code ready. For a renter or a household that just wants to stop carrying keys, it is a clean, low-drama choice.

The TE002 is the lowest-cost fingerprint deadbolt in this group, and it spends its money on the right things: a fingerprint reader, a backlit keypad, two physical keys, one-time PINs that delete after use, and 20 fingerprint and 20 code slots. It carries ANSI Grade 3 and IP54 ratings, supports auto-lock, and is claimed to run up to a year on four AA batteries.

The feature we keep coming back to is the one-time PIN. You can give a contractor or a dog walker a code that stops working after one use, then forget about it. The keypad also supports anti-peep entry, so you can add random digits around your code when someone is standing behind you. Those are small things, but they are the kind of small things that make a budget lock feel more thoughtful than its price tier.

Our reservation is the fingerprint reader. It is the reason to buy the TE002, and it is also the part that most often needs a second try, especially with wet or worn prints. The keypad and key are solid backups, and the lock is easy to install on standard prep, but we keep it away from a household where the fingerprint is the only method anyone trusts. For a first smart lock, a rental, or a back door, it is a sensible place to start.

The Sifely S is the pick for someone who wants the whole door to look upgraded, not just the deadbolt. It replaces the deadbolt and the lever with a full handle set, and it packs in fingerprint, code, fob, app, and mechanical key access. The fingerprint sensor is rated at 0.3 seconds, and the handle is reversible for left- or right-hand doors.

We like the fobs more than we expected to. Two key cards are included, and they are an easy way to give a child or a cleaner access without walking them through an app. The app handles codes, logs, and temporary access, and the lock can join Wi-Fi for remote management. For an Airbnb or a multi-door rental, the combination of fobs, codes, and app access is genuinely useful.

The trade-off is long-term confidence. The lock has a mixed record on reliability and durability, and the handle set has more mechanical parts to go wrong than a deadbolt-only design. We don't put it on a door where a failure means being locked out with no backup; keep a mechanical key and a second entry route. The finish and the lever feel are the parts that make it feel more expensive than it is.

The Yamiry YR01 is the budget way into a handle-set smart lock. It combines a fingerprint reader, keypad, app, two fobs, two mechanical keys, and a physical knob in one matte black package. The listing claims a 10-minute installation, and the lock includes passage mode and auto-lock.

We like the fobs and the passage mode. The fobs are simpler than an app for a cleaner or a grandparent, and passage mode is useful on a back door or an interior office door when you want free coming and going for a stretch. The matte black finish also looks more considered than the price tier suggests, and the included mechanical keys mean you are not stranded if the electronics act up.

The reason it is an also-consider rather than a runner-up is inside operation. The lock can be difficult to lock or unlock from the inside, and the fingerprint reader can take multiple attempts; that matters more on a main front door than on a back door or a garage entry. The build and finish get good marks, and the price is low for a handle set, but we want a mechanical key within reach and a household that is comfortable troubleshooting the app.