The Four Best Smart Door Locks

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen)

• ✓Auto-unlock uses geofencing and BLE to unlock when you approach your door
• ✓DoorSense tells you if your door is closed and locked — not just assumed
• ✓Retrofit design attaches to your existing deadbolt interior — exterior key stays the same

• ✗Retrofit adds ~0.75 in to the interior side — check door clearance
• ✗CR123 batteries harder to find than AA — stock up on Amazon

Schlage Encode Plus

• ✓Fingerprint reader unlocks in under a second — no phone or code needed
• ✓HomeKit compatibility works without an internet connection for local automations
• ✓Matter support means it works with Alexa, Google, and Apple simultaneously

• ✗Larger interior unit may not fit tight door frames
• ✗App UX is less polished than August

Yale Assure Lock 2

• ✓OLED status display shows lock status, battery level, and connected users at a glance
• ✓12-month battery life is the longest in the category
• ✓Yale app consistently rated higher than competitors for reliability

• ✗No built-in NFC card/tag support — keypad only for non-phone entry
• ✗Fingerprint reader only on premium model ($249) — base model is keypad only

Kwikset Halo Touch

• ✓100-fingerprint capacity handles large households and small businesses
• ✓Under $180 for fingerprint + keypad + WiFi — best value combo
• ✓Fingerprint unlocks in under a second with no reach for a phone

• ✗No auto-unlock — requires deliberate unlock action every time
• ✗Kwikset app rated lower than August and Yale for reliability