You should send the entire door to Lockpicking Lawyer to test out the robustness of the locks

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

I don't want to think about how much it would cost to ship an entire door.

@dotysan

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUpI’m sure he has a spare door to mount them on. Just send the set!

@fisheye42

9 ай бұрын

I 2nd (or 3rd) the motion.

@marc3793

9 ай бұрын

That door is excellent! 😂

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

He would have zero issue picking any of the keyways in this video. I would also predict that he wouldn't find any other vulnerabilities other than the keyway.

There is a significant feature discussion missing in this video - the auto lock/remote lock feature and if the lock knows if the door is open or closed. This is a security risk and a vital feature imo. I bought a Eufy a year ago and although I loved its features, it would auto lock the door with the door being wide open and the app showed that the door was locked. After speaking with support who confirmed that this was not supported, I promptly returned it and got a Lockly Secure Pro. I don't know which other locks support this and the Secure Pro is pretty darn ugly (on the inside of the door), but to me this was very important. It creates a false sense of security that the door is closed and locked when it could very well be open and "locked"

@Danybella

7 ай бұрын

Good to know. Thanks for sharing

@phenomenaljone

5 ай бұрын

thank you have it too and that is very true

@robbiep2111

5 ай бұрын

Look at Alfred locks, some of them use a contact sensor to determine open/close status

This is undoubtedly the best smart lock video I have come across during my research. Thanks a ton for putting so much time in doing this analysis.

Right on time ... moving in 2 months and wanted to know the options. Thanks Rob.

Just in time! Brilliant as always :)

ive heard great things about the August smartlock too. great video man as usual

You are the Project Farm of the smart home world. Top notch.

I picked up 3 of the Schlage locks about a year ago specifically for HomeKey, and I've been very happy with them. Good battery life (the door I use the most is currently at 20% on its original batteries) and instant unlocks from my watch.

@BrandonDoyleMN

9 ай бұрын

The Schlage encode plus is still my favorite, I love how it looks, it has great battery life and the Apple key is nice, though I feel like we just type code in most of the time

Something that I've seen with our setup: We have one of the Eufy Locks (Smart Lock S230, used to be called the Smart Lock Touch & Wifi) that obviously looks like a smartlock, installed on our mudroom door. It is a newer door and the lock can actually autolock that door pretty reliably as it is a newer door and frame (installed when we moved in 4.5 years ago), unlike our front door. The front door has our video doorbell installed next to it as that is the one that we use the most. The problem I've run into is a lot of people mistake our smart lock for our doorbell, even though it's obviously mounted on the door and not next to the door. This results in delivery drivers delivering packages to our mudroom instead of the front door. Fortunately, it's just a few feet to get a package placed at the mudroom door (mudroom faces the street, front door faces our neighbor, it's a couple steps down to the mudroom and it's to your right), but on a day like today, it's annoying in rainy (or snowy for that matter) weather. Our smart lock has worked well, though I still had issues getting the striker plate mounted and we sometimes have issues with the door being shut properly enough to autolock. It and our Robovac are the only Eufy products I am not planning to replace. I'm convinced that replacing the front door and frame will be necessary before getting a smart lock for it. We have many issues locking it especially in the summer time when the door frame sticks due to expansion. If I ever do that

Great video! I knew nothing about the smart lock space and I now I have a few good options! Thanks!

@TheHookUp I have two of the original Schlage Encode locks and am very happy with them. I use rechargeable batteries with them and recharge them about 3 times a year. I have them integrated with home assistant and they work well. I can lock/unlock the locks from my dashboard. I have installed a passive NFC RFID tag on the doorframe painted the same colour, that triggers a home assistant automation through an Apple shortcuts. Its a bit of a work around, but it only takes about the same time as punching in the pin code to unlock. Convenient for when your hands are full. With this model you can set temp pin codes, with a schedule. The only thing I do not like is the maximum automatic locking time of 4 minutes.

@Sfyre

6 ай бұрын

I also love mine and they recently did an app update that extended the time up to 10 minutes. Hope that helps 🙂

A couple of comments on the Aqara lock: First, it uses a Schlage-style key. However, its lock cylinder is NOT compatible with Schlage cylinders. (The pins used in the Aqara lock are slightly smaller in diameter than Schlage pins.) I was able to get my Aqara lock re-keyed to match the rest of the locks in our house, but the locksmith had to grind down some of the pins in the Aqara cylinder to re-key the lock. Had the locksmith needed longer pins to re-key the lock, I would have needed to re-key my entire house. You might not care about that because you'll never use a key to open the lock, but it is something to consider. Second, the Aqara lock needs an Aqara hub to take advantage of all the features. (It also needs an Apple Home hub -- an Apple Homepod, Homepod Mini, or an Apple TV -- to take advantage of the Apple Homekit features.) The lock uses zigbee to connect to the Aqara hub, which is faster, more reliable, and more energy efficient than Bluetooth. The hub then connects to your wifi network. So, the performance of the lock is probably better with the hub than without. It is, however, an additional expense.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Either multiple people have had the exact same experience, or I read your review somewhere else because I got some serious deja vu reading your comment.

@jcm9698

8 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp a comparison of rekeying the locks would be good. I know I'd like my entire house using one key for all exterior locks, rather than having multiple keys.

I moved recently and I used the Eufy model that had the rechargeable battery unit. It work flawlessly so installed C210 back door and C220 on my front door. Also installed the battery power video doorbell since the home didn’t have a traditional wired doorbell.

Thanks Rob.

Great comparison as always! I would have loved to see a Yale product in the line up of products. I have been using a Yale Assure deadbolt for a few years now with the Z-Wave module installed. It has never skipped a beat. Integrates great with Home Assistant as well.

Great review. Although there is one thing that you didn’t talk about which I think is really important: Door fully closed sensing, so deadbolt can’t slam into the door frame and you know door is really closed. Most locks don’t seem to have this feature, but some do. It would be good to know which although I did see you address this in the comments. Would be good to see a test result of that too though. I wish more locks would add this basic feature. It’s so easy for someone to leave the door open, and mess everything up, especially a kid.

Dang. Was really hoping to see a smart lock video where you also compare how well they can integrate into home assistant

I have an OG Yale touchpad deadbolt with a plug in Bluetooth module since 2017, never fails.

Thank you. I think I now know what I might get

What an excellent roundup!

Thank you for the analysis and breakdown. It definitely gives us things to think about. I'd be interested to know which of the locks are compatible locally with Home Assistant via Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Bluetooth via the ESPHome bluetooth bridge, and which features are available via those methods.

@Jessev741

8 ай бұрын

That's the only thing I care about, or at least the most important thing, with ANY smarthome device!

I really liked the Ultraloq u bolt z-wave (non-pro). I ended up buying a second one for my back door. I originally tried find a z-wave one from a more traditional lock company but ran into install issues with it. I tried the Ultraloq and it was pretty much perfect.

Amazing work as always

I love that the KZreadrs are collaborative and friendly.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Plenty of views to go around.

Very helpful, thanks!

Great video as always! I was able to add the Aqara U100 to Home Assistant without buying the Aqara hub by using a bluetooth dongle on my HA mini-pc and the built in BT integration. It has been pretty reliable in my automations and the lock status updates back to HA are fast enough for me (1-10s). I did have to remove the lock from Homekit before it showed as available in HA. Apparently you can re-add it to Homekit to get apple homekey back but I don't have an iPhone/Apple Watch so I haven't bothered testing. Overall I'm a fan of the lock even without using homekey. The most annoying thing is the flimsly plastic cover you have to remove to change out the batteries on the inside portion. I feel like I'm going to snap it every time I remove it.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Nice, good info.

@s80keys

9 ай бұрын

I almost commented to ask this question but luckily saw your comment first. Thanks for sharing.

@DaveMenkehorst

9 ай бұрын

Does anybody know if it works simultaneously? I want to use the Aqara with bluetooth Home assistant and with homekey

@gwalther00

9 ай бұрын

I think the hub allows for zigbee, which may be more stable since it is a mesh network? Not sure. I want this lock and already have the hub for other things, so its a no-brainer. Just need to pull the trigger.

@KevinLaVergne

7 ай бұрын

Do you know if it truly requires the Aqara Hub to use Zigbee connection, or will other Zigbee hubs/USB sticks work? I use a Conbee Zigbee stick, and it works great for all kinds of devices. I was wondering if I could connect the U100 to Home Assistant using that before shelling out the money for this lock.

A great video. I've picked the Wyze lock bolt. The main reason is the key way (lack of). Maybe too many LPL clips. There are other type of locks that only replace the inside piece, from Wyze, Eufy and a couple of others, for the stealth approach. Also Wifi eats battery comparing to Bluetooth, Zigbee or Z-wave.

Dude! Your garage door with all the locks on it looks like you live in NYC 😂 THANKS for all the info on these locks!

Yet another great video! Thanks as always! One big brand that I think is missing are the Yale locks. I have one and have been pretty happy with it. The setup is a little weird as the Wi-Fi is a secondary module you have to setup and install, but otherwise has worked great for me. They have a ton of style and color options too.

@TheHookUp

8 ай бұрын

I didn't include Yale because they didn't have any fingerprint or homekey options... only for them to release a fingerprint/homekey option the day before this video came out😡

@taylorlightfoot

8 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp Haha looks like you're just going to have to release a round two showdown including those locks!

I love your channel!

I have the Aqara for my two door. So far so good. Love jt

Aweeeeesome job thanks

As in one of the comments below go on with retrofitting locks like switchbot lock. I'm using it, and believe that in combination with a decent key lock, it's a better solution. For sure not so comfortable to unlock from outside but integrated via HA opens a lot of new possibilities.

I would recommend the Danalock. It has a very minimal, modern look and has a really strong motor. Mine has Z wave and is connected directly to Smartthings. Optional keypad sold separately. I feel like no one really knows or talks about it.

Thanks for so much info. Is the LEvel Lock the only option if I wanted to use a smart lock on my security gate door?

Thanks for the video, I have a Kwikset unit currently and it eat batteries excessively and is pretty loud. The noise is the same if I lock it into the jam with the door open so if there's any misalignment it's inside the door. Looking to change it out.

I really like my August Smart Lock. You can choose to add a keypad and keep it in range of the lock. It also lets you choose your deadbolt which is also nice

@xenidus

8 ай бұрын

Do you have an apple phone? My August lock is a NIGHTMARE on Android phones, but works every time for iOS

@compmix

8 ай бұрын

I’m surprised it wasn’t on this video

Great video, thanks. I still think that a striker plate solution is much better, its more work to install but doesnt seem to suffer from the common problems like battery life etc

Great video as always... Other things that would be useful: warranty number of codes any of these have zwave what ones operate with the ring alarm or other alarms. history and tracking of door unlcoks and locks and what code was used. what locks have an ANSI Grade or BHMA rating? Here in California getting your door kicked in has become common. geofencing - auto unloc when near door.

The one thing I think you left out is the ability to withstand a few kicks to the door. That expensive one looks cool but the battery is in the lock bolt area. I can't imagine that's very good at surviving some strong kicks to the door. I have the old Shlage (the first one that came out). I use 4 Eneloop Pro AA batteries and they handle the load for about 9 months. When my kids were younger and used to go in and out more, I'd still get 3 months of use so well worth the cost of those and they have the extra power needed for turning door locks.

Great video - thank you for comparing all of these. One I think you missed was the Level Retrofit which uses the exterior portion of your existing lock and you just replace the interior. Yes it is limited to locks it can work with but with a retail price of $199 (on sale at Best Buy for $140 right now) it should be considered. It has all of the features as the Lock + - just excludes the exterior and the fingerprint reader. I have used the lock for almost 2 years with Apple home and happy to say it works well, can use with watch or phone, can open via app and have key as backup if needed.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Level Lock + doesn't have a finger print reader, the difference between the Level Lock and Level Lock Bolt vs the Level Lock + is the additional of apple homekey. If homekey isn't important to you then lock or lock bolt are a better pick.

Wish the new Schlage Touch also had Thread. I don’t want any more WiFi devices but a keyless lock is so perfect for me

Awesome review. Is the Aqara U100 a non-starter if you're not in the Apple world? I use a Samsung Ultra. Cheers, Eric

My Aqara U100 has worked flawlessly and I enjoy its intergration into the Apple ecosystem.

I have a few Ultraloq locks, definitely wishing I had waited a little while longer for the Aqara. One plus for Ultraloq though is the lever version for doors with no deadbolt, not sure if any of the other makes offer that.

Using the older Schlage Connect for 3-4 years now. Two of them have worked great with battery swaps maybe 1-2 times per year. Tied to a Wink 2 controller. Wink appears to be on life support for a few years and has had multiple 30+ day outages. It still works but I'm no longer adding anything to it and not sure what would replace it. Mostly used for automating lights and the locks. I can use the locks but cannot program them when the controller is offline. Will eventually need a new solution so thanks for this roundup. Speed of change in the home automation market is tough to navigate especially when choosing expensive devices which will probably be obsolete in the not too distant future.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Matter will hopefully go a long way to solve that, but only time will tell.

@lps2

9 ай бұрын

A raspberry pi running home assistant with a Z-Wave dongle is probably your best bet (or the new Home Assistant Green device). Add the Key Master integration on top of that and managing Z-Wave locks has never been easier. I can create temporary codes for contractors, codes that only work on certain days/times, and can easily manage all of it

How come you did not do the Yale Assure 2? Was thinking about buying that lock and would have loved to have seen how it stacked up against the others.

I have a Kwikset Premis which I like except for the fact that in directly sunlight it seems to overheat even in winter quite easy and basically shuts off the touchscreen. Did any of these have that issue (or maybe test it if possible)? My door faces west so for the majority of the year it gets at least some direct sunlight

Exactly your video Helps me to buy some smart lock. I like your video

I've had the Lockly Secure Pro on the house and shed for about 2 years and they have been rock solid. I'd love to retro-fit the Lockly Guard to my sliding glass door, but I can't find enough information to confirm that it would fit my door - even after contacting Lockly directly. It's an expensive couple of hundred dollars for me to just "get one and see if I can make it work" :)

I have two Level Lock Bolts for my back doors. I use rechargeable batteries for them and I have a total of four batteries. Two are ready to go and then the two that are in the locks. I have a small recharging station that keeps the batteries ready to go. This eliminates the e-waste of having to replace these batteries with non-rechargeable ones at a higher frequency. So far, I am still on my first set of rechargeable batteries after 2+ years.

I spent most of the video saying "what about Home Assistant?" Glad there's at least 1 with the option.

Great video as always, unfortunately for me, my lock is not in this video. I have the yale with zwave module. It is great for integration with HA.

Stepped into Cyberpunk with that "No Sponsored Reviews" text! :D

One nice thing about schlage is that if you already have non schlage handles and locks through out the house you can match them.

@Pabz2030

9 ай бұрын

The best thing about the Schlage is you can open it with a bit of bent wire.

In a future video you should test the warranty process. Schlage has excellent customer service. You can call in, have a knowledgeable rep troubleshoot issues, and if they can’t fix it they will ship out a replacement. I have an older Camelot Schlage replaced twice out of warranty after the motor failed. This is an area many smaller companies fail at.

Great review as always, but It’s a pity that the review does not include smart locks, which do not need to be built in. I believe It's better to invest into some highly secure traditional lock (say, EVVA MCS or EVVA 4KS), and then add a smart functionality to it by hanging something like Tedee or Danalock smart locks from the inside of the door.

I have the Yale Assure 2 without keyway, and it looks slick and works extremely well. With the Zwave dongle has both BT and Zwave. 👍

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

I didn't include Yale because they didn't have any fingerprint or homekey options... only for them to release a fingerprint/homekey option YESTERDAY 😡

@joelbrache1402

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp I was wondering why you skipped the Yale locks. That's what I use and love, although I don't think they sell an option without a physical key anymore. I don't want a physical key on my doors. Way too easy to pick.

@74357175

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp fair enough! Sod's law, them releasing something new just now 😂

@jtkilroy

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp Perfect excuse for a follow up video, call the the Black Sheet Smart Lock Review

I recently replaced a Eufy with the Aqara U100 and I absolutely love it especially paired with the M1S Aqara Hub for automations.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

I'm going to be sad when someone wins the Patreon giveaway and requests the Aqara U100. If they don't it's going on my front door.

@ReadyMeta1

9 ай бұрын

I'm considering to buy the eufy lock because we already have some of their products. What were your cons and What is the reason you replaced it?

@Chaybee12

9 ай бұрын

@@ReadyMeta1 my biggest con would be that the Eufy was wifi and I'm replacing any Wi-Fi devices that are comparable with non-wifi ones. My second biggest con would be how often I would get "the door failed to lock" notifications and the lock would get stuck. Third con would be the Eufy battery charged via micro USB (I had the version from a couple years ago). The U100's response time is lighting fast, I haven't had one failed to lock event, the aesthetic is much nicer IMO and the Aqara ecosystem is much more accommodating for automations than Eufy was.

@ReadyMeta1

9 ай бұрын

@@Chaybee12 thanks for the reply! Will be doing more research than before I buy

I’ve tested 27 smart locks but you still managed to test 5 that I haven’t! Great comparison

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Had you tested the Aqara? It’s really solid.

@BrandonDoyleMN

9 ай бұрын

Nope, nor the Philips, ultraloq, geek or wyze bolt. I did test the previous version of Wyze I have a couple from kaadas sitting here that I haven’t done anything with yet. I’ll probably update the realtor magazine article mid next year and be sure to mention a couple of these. Happen to have any insights on robot lawnmowers?

It would have been great to hear which was your favorite overall for non-Apple households. I have the Ultraloq Pro version that connects to Wifi through a dongle bridge rather than having it built in. Lithium batteries last me about 1.5-2 years before switching out in a household of 2 people, which I thought was great. Everything has been great with this lock, but I do wish it had NFC unlock for Android phones. Apparently, they have a new one in pre-order that does it with iOS devices.

Awesome video. Would have loved to see if these locks are compatible with rechargeable batteries.

Is there a mains power lock on the market? Or is it possible to connect the battery ones to a wireless charging pad and mounting in the door jam?

As always, great video and thorough information! I just built a new modern-style home so aesthetics were the most important thing to me. For all the rave reviews of the Schlage, I just couldn't bring myself to put that ugly thing on my house...even on my garage/house door. So I went with the Level Lock+. It is indeed beautiful (IMO), installation and setup was a breeze (not sure what problem Rob had with installation), and when using my phone or watch, it work perfectly. BUT...the thing always said "No Response" in HomeKit. The problem was that my hub was too far from the lock. I added a HomePod mini closer to the Level Lock and now it's been perfect, remotely. Not sure if other Bluetooth locks have the same problem with hub distance.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

My issue with the level lock during installation was that it required a deeper deadbolt faceplate than standard. When I first tried to install the lock the hook mechanism in the lock body couldn't reach the deadbolt and extra material needed to be chiseled out of the door in order to reach. This wasn't particularly difficult for me to do, but it was definitely the only lock to have that issue.

@Jupiter0ne

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp Gotcha, I don't remember having that issue. All my doors came pre-drilled though. But I did have to use longer screws than what they came with for the jamb side so they would go through the wood frame and into concrete wall.

I own a NUKI smartlock for years. It works great. I use it with complete local access in combination with Home Assistant.

@Pabz2030

9 ай бұрын

Google NUKI Vulnerability. Enjoy.

Is there an Android integration similar to the Apple Lock app? Is there a way to use these with Android?

Any RFID locks that you would recommend?

I use the eufy video smart lock and it is awesome

Great video but did u miss NFC? :D

It's a pity that Level could never figure out Apple HomeKit reliably (or even opening locks using their own app). After being burnt on the Level Bolt that works 50% of the time, I was thinking of the Lock+ with Apple Home Key, but not for that price. I'm ready for Aqara! As always, thanks for the great densely packed reviews!

@PepRodeja

8 ай бұрын

It works very reliably for me (although it does take about 5 seconds to open/close). I have it registered with homekit to a homeassistant instance.

@Danny805123456

5 ай бұрын

@@PepRodejaLevel Lock sucks

Are there any Android options for unlock like the Apple home Kit?

What retrofit lock would you recommend for renters? E.g Yale Linus, nuki, switch bot etc.?

Can you do one for the mortise door locks please. After searching alot I found your video comprehensively guide, but unfortunately, all my doors including front gate locks are mortise system

I use the Kwikset Premise and the high and condensing humidity levels kill the touch screen.

I love the schlage z-wave based locks. I have 3 of them with 2 in a rental home. Having it integrated with home assistant and using the keymaster integration makes it so so very easy to manage. It's not the quietest lock but it is super functional. Looks great outside. Not finger print or other way of unlocking other than pin code or using home assistant. You could always set up RFID tags with home assistant though to unlock using a phone. Battery life is also phenomenonal being z-wave based. Pricing was also reasonable at about $225 each I think. I personally also feel more comfortable with a known lock brand vs tech companies making locks. E a

@jimmaul

9 ай бұрын

I would agree with this. zwave is significantly better than the wifi crap they have here. at that price what are they thinking?

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

My guess is they went with wifi to be able to have homekey.

@marcusone1

8 ай бұрын

I had bad luck with schlage z-wave... constant disconnects. my August z-wave has been rock solid.

@jmoery

8 ай бұрын

@@marcusone1 what were you using as your Z-Wave hub? I have it in home assistant with a zoom adapter and haven't had any issues with 3 different locks.

@marcusone1

8 ай бұрын

Homeseer and not a single other device has issues. it was only a few feet away from the controller as well, through one drywall wall, signal levels reported good. so maybe just a bad one. I haven't had the need to try again :)@@jmoery

I have the Nest X Yale for the 5 past years and its rock solid ! Batterie handles more than 1 year ans its wifi and the best looking touch screen so far. I will buy it again for my garage for sure but its pricey!

@medivalone

9 ай бұрын

I'm going to replace my Nest X Yale for just a standard Yale Z-Wave lock or something. I hate how the Nest X Yale is the only thing I have that can't be in Home Assistant. Plus Google is likely to drop it any day now, just like the Nest alarm system.

@Timichaud

9 ай бұрын

@@medivalone I have to admit that its the only thing im not able to add to my HA Server :( but no other looks clean like that one for me on my door...

will the Aqara lock work with any zigbee network? I have zwave Schlage locks now but they are so loud!

you are amazing!

Don't know if you have them in the USA but I've been using Salto smart locks for years. They're battery also keeps going for years

I actually kickstarted that Ultraloq! It's been on my home door since mid 2019 and I have very little to complain about. It rated low on your power draw test, but I can only recall changing the batteries maybe once every 9-12 months, and that's being used ~10 times a day on average by the 5 people in my house. I think some of the "7 in 1" features involve the first party app, for example I recall a feature where if the app detects your phone leaving or approaching your house it will automatically lock or unlock. It actually worked well but I turned it off since I have multiple people in my house, and could be why you were confused about their claim.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

It also has “shake to unlock” in which you shake your phone when close to the lock to open it, but it only works when the ultraloq app is open, so that doesn’t seem like much of a feature.

@jaottobotto

6 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp agreed. Having to take the phone out of your pocket and shake it kind of negates the whole "hands free" opening approach. Also, I have been extremely dissatisfied by the auto lock feature, which only now works half the time, and is less secure than not having it at all. You get used to it auto locking...until it doesn't, then your house isn't even locked.

I wish you would have added Matter compatibility to the chart. It looks like everything is going that way and I'd like to make sure my next purchase is included. Also, why no Android support listings?

How does the Yale assure lock 2 compare to these locks?

Could you please consider making a review about air purifiers which one to choose ? 🙂👍

Excellent review as always! One reference seems to be missing though: Nuki Smartlock Pro, really popular here in Europe.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, Nuki is an EU only brand, not sure why.

@TheMikebe

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp ah didn't know that they didn't sell in America. Strange decision from them.

@TheMikebe

9 ай бұрын

Your review was really nice. I was ready to buy the Nuki but you mentioned a lot of other brands I didn't know :)

I NEVER subscribe to KZread channels, but your reviews are on fire. So much information with none of the BS. This is a mans channel, thank you!

I have EMTEK Empower. Heavy duty bolt, not a hollow bolt. Reinforced strike plate, Yale WiFi app, can auto lock if you wish, door ajar notification and they can be ordered in the inconspicuous model that uses a key cylinder deadbolt body on the outside so it doesn’t look like a smart lock, it’s even available in decorative designs and full piece handle sets. The key model can also be upgraded to a high security Mul-T-Lock cylinder for pick resistants and key control. Not a toy like the models shown in the video

POSSIBLE ERROR / CORRECTION? I have a Schlage Encode (Not the Plus Model) on y AirBnB. I am able to setup users (up to 100) remotely and with specific schedules. This lock has been great for our needs. You indicated that the Advanced (scheduled Access Pin Creation) is not my experience at all. Is it possible that the limitation you mentioned was the result of connecting the loc to Apple HomeKit? Maybe the features of the non-Plus version to do detailed scheduling would be available if you were not paired with Apple HomeKit?

will any of these will work on a multipoint?

The Aquara is definitely the best but as someone who doesn't have an iPhone, I got the Ultraloq Z Wave version for $129 open box for use with Home Assistant

@joeparris

9 ай бұрын

I was able to add the Aqara to HA without the hub using a BT dongle on my HA mini-pc and removing the lock from Homekit (I don't have an iPhone/Apple watch but added it to Homekit on my iPad just to test). Once removed from Homekit it showed up in HA right away and works great.

as always a nice video.... only one question.... witch one of those smart locks has an integrated door sensor that tell them to auto lock them? i have a yale/phillips xtr (its not so smart) and it has some magnetic sensor for auto lock, some yale have an addon....

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Only lockly secure has a designated reed sensor for open/close. The rest use hall effect to estimate door position. Also worth noting that the lockly sensor requires perfect setup to only register as closed when the door is fully closed, otherwise it gives a false sense of security.

Bad timing with the new Yale locks just coming out… hope you’ll review those as well

are there any smart locks that work with wear OS smartwatches?

It would be nice to see a comparison of locks with Google Smart Lock for those of us that don't use iPhones

Is there a lock that has the bolt at the top and key pad below?

Curious if you tried rechargeable batteries with these locks. I have a bunch and really don't want to waste batteries if I can avoid it.

Can you do a comparison of multipoint smart locks?

Could i build my own smart lock using the toughest mechanical lock then electrifying n automating it?

Great video! Although I wish you had done 2 more test sets for real world scenarios. 1) Functionality in the event there is a power outage. 2) Functionality in the event that your internet connection goes down Keep up the great work, your videos are highly informative and easy to watch!

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

These don't need power (they run on batteries), or the internet for local functionality.

Most of these are black and hard to see if they're locked at times; To fix this I put a thin strip of glow in the dark tape on the interior switch (paint or simple colored tape would work just as well).

Is there one for multi point lock?