Smart Locks

Smart locks replace or upgrade your traditional deadbolt so you can lock and unlock your door from your phone, set temporary access codes for guests, and check whether your door is locked from anywhere. Most work with Alexa, Google Home, or Apple Home, and many support keypad entry so you never need a physical key again.

Buying Guides

Smart Locks with Apple Home Key: Which Ones Support It?

Which smart locks support Apple Home Key? Confirmed models, what you need (hub, Apple Watch), and how to check a lock before you buy.

Best Smart Locks: Top Picks for Every Home

The best smart locks of 2026 — Schlage, Yale, August, Kwikset and Aqara compared by price, ecosystem compatibility and installation type.

Best Smart Locks Without a Subscription

Smart locks that do not need a monthly plan for core features, with Alexa, Google or Apple support. What is free and what costs extra.

Best Smart Locks for Renters: Keep Your Keys, No Drilling

Best smart locks for renters: retrofit locks that fit over your existing deadbolt, keep your keys and come off when you move. Compare August, Yale and more.

Best Smart Locks for Apple Home (HomeKit & Matter)

The best smart locks that work with Apple Home: HomeKit and Matter picks, Home Key support, hub requirements and what to check before you buy.

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Schlage Encode Plus Smart Deadbolt

Grade 1 deadbolt with native Apple Home support, built-in Wi-Fi, and no hub required. Works with Alexa and Google Home too.

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Schlage Encode Smart Deadbolt

Grade 1 deadbolt with built-in Wi-Fi, Alexa and Google Home support. No hub required.

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Yale Assure Lock 2

Touchscreen deadbolt with Apple Home Key support. Works with Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings. No Matter support. No hub required for basic Wi-Fi access.

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