If you are tired of fumbling with keys to open your door, it might be time to invest in a new age smart lock. There are many smart locks to choose from, and this makes choosing a product just that much more difficult. In this article, we will be discussing five of the top smart locks available on the market. 

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

If you are tired of having to use keys to get into your house, this August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is great. The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock needs to be connected to Wi-Fi to work, but once it is, it might just be one of the best locks.

Using the August app, you can use your smartphone to unlock your door, and not just from right outside the house because you can use this function anywhere. So, for instance, if your kids are locked out of the house after school, you can open up the door for them from work. 

For even more security, you can also choose to use the fingerprint and facial identification features from your phone. What is cool is that the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock automatically detects when you are at the door, so it unlocks itself, and you can also set it up to lock automatically.

Even better is that the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock can attach to the deadbolt inside your door, so you can continue using your keyed locks for added peace of mind.

Pros

• Auto-lock and unlock
• Works with fingerprint and facial recognition
• No additional Wi-Fi bridge needed
• Remote unlocking
• Fairly durable

Cons

• Requires Wi-Fi
• The app is a bit difficult to navigate

Google Nest x Yale Lock

Here is another interesting option, albeit a little different from the one we just looked at. The Google Nest x Yale Lock features a numbered keypad for access. You can set the combination to anything you see fit, so you just have to enter the combination to unlock your door. 

Moreover, you can also send unique combinations to your family members. This way, they can open the door with a specific combination, and using the app, you can keep track of who opens the door, and when it is opened; you can view the history on your phone. 

The Google Nest x Yale Lock can also be locked and unlocked using the app for your smartphone, and you can control it remotely. Although this may not be the strongest lock on the market, it is at least tamper-resistant.

Pros

• Remote access
• Unique keypad pins
• Ability to view history
• Tamper-resistant
• Replaces old deadbolts 

Cons

• No auto-locking feature
• Sensitive to positioning

Yale Assure Lock

This is a fine smart lock for your home and office doors. It requires you to have an iPhone, an iPad, or an Apple Watch to use. Moreover, keep in mind that this lock allows for remote access, but to use the remote access feature, you need to have a 4th generation Apple TV or a newer iPad.

The Yale Assure Lock is a PIN pad entry lock, so you can set a unique combination between 4 and 8 digits. Moreover, you can assign unique combinations for your family members. 

While you can use the PIN pad to unlock the door, you can also use Siri on your iPhone. All you have to do is ask Siri to unlock the door. Even better is that you can use the app to create daily schedules, which will make the Yale Assure Lock open and close at specific times of the day. 

Pros

• PIN pad or Siri entry
• Remote entry enabled
• Allows for a daily locking schedule
• Secure app

Cons

May have issues with the newest iOS

Schlage Lock Company BE489WB CAM 619 Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt

When it comes to convenient smart locks, this might just be one of the very best out there at this time. For one, this model is guaranteed to fit all standard doors, and even better, installation can be done with a single hand and just a couple of tools.

Keep in mind that this is a deadbolt lock that helps provide your home with a lot of security. Moreover, this lock also comes with an alarm that can detect if it is being tampered with. The alarm will sound and you will be notified on your phone.

This lock can connect to your phone, so besides using the unique PIN pad combination that you set yourself, you can also use voice activation through your phone. The touchscreen also allows for one-touch locking, so you can quickly lock your door when you are in a rush. If all else fails, the Schlage Lock Company BE489WB CAM 619 Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt allows you to use a key.

Pros

• Key, PIN pad, and voice-activated unlocking
• Tamper alarm
• One-touch locking
• Great warranty
• Fairly durable
• Easy installation

Cons

The app can malfunction at times

SECURAM Touch Fingerprint Smart Deadbolt

If you are looking for a very durable smart lock, this is a great option. This lock has been designed to be impact-, water-, heat-resistant, and more. In terms of strong and secure smart locks, this is a top product.

The SECURAM Touch Fingerprint Smart Deadbolt features several entry modes including PIN pad combination entry, RF fingerprint entry, and entry via smartphone.

You can also open and close your door remotely with this lock, plus you can set it to privacy mode for increased security when you are not home. This model comes with one-touch locking, a history log, visitor codes, one-time use codes, and an automatic re-locking option as well.

Pros

• Very durable
• Multiple entry modes
• Easy to install
• Many features

Cons

The app has some problems

Conclusion

Any of these smart locks would be a great choice, and it will all come down to what you are looking for in a smart lock, whether you want to connect it to Wi-Fi or not, and how much you want to spend on your security. 

If you want a simple, durable, secure, and functional smart lock, the option we would recommend is the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, but that said, any of these smart locks are perfectly fine options to go with.