All of the links are locked away (🔒+1) in the description!

@T8DAGR8EST

7 ай бұрын

Hi reed!!!

@SmartHomeSolver

7 ай бұрын

@@T8DAGR8EST hey what's up!

@amshaq007CR7

7 ай бұрын

Hi reed do you have the eufy s330 video smart lock?

@topperdude2007

7 ай бұрын

I may be mistaken but I believe I saw / read somewhere (video on Shane's channel maybe?) that Lockly should be rolling out Matter support to its Wifi locks including the one in this video. Curious if you may heard anything along those lines? And IF that ends up being the case, where would Lockly fall in your ranking / rating?

@daneflanigan

7 ай бұрын

Great video!

“This is the Lock Picking Lawyer…”

@eespinosa64

5 ай бұрын

😂

@T1Oracle

5 ай бұрын

And this is a carrot. 🥕 *crunch* *click* And that concludes today's video.

@Guigui_82

3 ай бұрын

"And today I'm gonna show you how I can pick this smart lock with a paperclip." I'm not even exagerating. He demonstrated how to do this by inserting a pin inside the bottom hole of a smart lock. That's in this video : kzread.info/dash/bejne/n3uGlcpve7fUpMY.htmlsi=4XH0acDtQcQQ-e-k

@WingZeroType

Ай бұрын

@@Guigui_82Yeah as soon as he said "Sorry lock picking lawyer" I just thought "oh you sweet summer child"

Love the encode plus, we use it for the garage door and front door. The camelot bronze matches well with our brown front door and century brushed nickel fits the garage setting nicely. My favorite part is that it meshes well with everything from our ring security to Siri voice commands for homekit.

PERFECT Timing! Right when I'm looking for smart lock and this video released! SWEET!

Hi Reed, long time follower first time commenter Another aspect that I think was not touched on is the auto lock features. I love the auto locking of the door when I swing the door shut on our Aqara U100 with it’s door close detection. It’s not something I thought I needed but would miss it now if the feature was to be taken from me, it’s that convenient. Walking in with bags in hands and gently kicking the door shut and it locks for you is priceless. Automate everything!

I would love to see an updated video of "Ultimate Guide to Starting and Growing a Smart Home" I just watched it and its so good and I would love to see like an updated list or something. Loving the content.

I live in an area that sees -40 in winters and that Schlage Connect works like a charm.

Thanks for this review, Reed. I've had both the Schlage Encode and the U-Tec Ultraloq. The Schlage has never failed me. Easy to use and set up. I really have no need for remote unlocking as I don't give access to my house without me or family being there. This time i wanted a lock with a fingerprint sensor and purchased the Ultraloq and the hub bcuz the lock couldn't connect to my wifi without it. The fingerprint sensor has failed me and my family many times and now its finally not working. We just use PINs now. Notifications also work sometimes but unreliable. Going back to Schlage and never looking at U-Tec again.

I have the assure 2 lock and I LOVE it. I ended up getting the Wi-Fi bridge for around $70 on Amazon. I love how quiet it is. I had the august smart lock initially and it’s so noisy it’s unbelievable!

Thanks! I saw the specs for my Schlage Encode you listed. Realize now HA 2023.9.0 has a native Schlage integration. It works, but unfortunately the cloud is slow. Was not able to add it to Homekit Controller in HA like I did my Ecobee for local control.

I definitely need something with a physical key and we have Ring, so I think you've reinforced my desired to stick with Schlage. We've had their locks since we moved in.

Schlage Zwave!!!! I've used the locks since ST version1 hub. Now they have Schlage Zwave Plus. Thankyou Reed for this video.

I recently installed the Yale assure 2 without an additional module and just used the included Bluetooth to connect to my home assistant using the Yale Connect integration.

I think in the future you should include if the key cylinder can be replaced or not. Most companies make one of a few standard sized cylinders, and some of these keys are MUCH more secure than the bog basic cylinder they come with. None of these extra features mean jack if a semi-experienced lockpicker can open them in just a matter of seconds.

@morells09

6 ай бұрын

Ya agreed, that was the sole reason I went with the Encode Plus over the U100. Was super easy to rekey the cylinder on the Schlage, not so on the Aqara.

@MadLadsAnonymous

6 ай бұрын

@@morells09What does it mean to rekey a cylinder? What's that used for?

@morells09

6 ай бұрын

@@MadLadsAnonymous it means that the lock itself can be changed to fit your existing physical key

@engineer9975

Ай бұрын

This feature is a must have for me. If I can’t open it up rekey it and add security pins to it I won’t get it.

Hi Reed, great videos. The only aspect I feel you left out was if the locks can auto open with bluetooth. This is the killer feature for me of the August Smart Lock. I love coming home with groceries and the door just magically opens, no need to touch keys. I do agree with you that the keypad is not good.

@eugsmiley

7 ай бұрын

I've had nothing but issues with my two August locks going offline.

very entertaining and informative, Thank you . One I was surprised not to see was the Level lock. I use those as I did not wish to change my exterior lockset. I get all the smart options and no one knows that it is a smart lock. I am able to share codes with family through the app so access is easy.

@davidwalser462

7 ай бұрын

Did you get the Level Lock Touch? That one seems to have some very nice features. What I like about the original is that you simply use your existing lock cylinder. No need to rekey!

Great list! We recently did a similar video, and saw some overlap in your top picks. Did you come across the HEANTLE smart door lock? That one was one of our favorites.

4:50 for most fingerprint scanners I always add an extra setup with my finger wet.

I have my 2 Aqara U100’s added to Home Assistant through Matter, and they’ve been solid! Glad I got two on lockdown ;)

@alvinlebon9368

6 ай бұрын

Thanks to confirm. I wanted to buy the same lock, but integration with HA is one of my requirements.

Hi Reed, long time follower first time commenter😊 Another aspect that I think was not touched on is the auto lock features. I love the auto locking of the door when I swing the door shut on our Aqara U100 with it’s door close detection. It’s not something I thought I needed but would miss it now if the feature was to be taken from me, it’s that convenient. Walking in with bags in hands and gently kicking the door shut and it locks for you is priceless. Automate everything! 😅

@kylenewton7943

7 ай бұрын

this is a good point. I first fell in love w/ this feature with my August lock (although I hate many other things about it lol). However, with the locks that he reviewed that could be integrated with a hub, a simple automation could be created to accomplish the same thing. Even for locks without a built-in door close detection (all you would need is a door sensor on the door).

@transatlant1c

5 ай бұрын

@@kylenewton7943came to say the exact same thing, bravo

I went with the Lockly. It has been pretty good so far. We haven't had issues with the finger print reader yet. Let's see what happens when winter gets here.

Great video! I have always been a fan of the Kwiksets!

Nice video, could you make one comparing the eufy and the ring security systems?😊

The whole pun thing was hilarious, I loved it. Great video, I’m convinced the Schlage encode is best for me.

Are there any smart locks with deadbolt and lever? We tend to use lever alot for added protection along with dead bolt. Would love to lock and unlock both..

Very good comparison. This gave me a lot to think about. One thing I feel would be critical is Battery life. I am using the August Wifi Smart Lock. When it is working Best decision I made. However Battery life is very short, I am replacing batteries every 30 days. Connection to the Wifi is super spotty even though I have a strong Wifi signal near the lock. The best feature of this lock is it knows my location, so the door unlocks when i get within 50 feet of it. So 2 questions, do any of these locks have a feature to lock/unlock based on your proximity (like the August)? If I am taking out my phone to unlock the door whats the difference between that and taking out my key? And do you know the battery life of each?

Got the Schlage encode and love it. I want to try the Lockley or Aqara. But how do they stand against lock picking? Which is why I went Schlage.

Just got the Encode Plus. The integration with HomeKit and its Thread capable saves on battery big time as it does not need wifi or Bluetooth.

My only issue with Aqara that keeps me a little skeptical with the Aqara door lock is that for some reason my Aqara switches keeps disconneting from the hub. I integrated the hub to home assistant but I am almost 100% sure that the problem is the hub. O am thinking to eliminate the hub and connect all the switches to HA with the skyconnecr dongle.

Have you used the August smart lock? I love mine.

I would be interested how much security these devices offer vs a similarly priced actually high security door lock with a key. I think the door locks main objective is security.

@Ultimaus

7 ай бұрын

I think it provides just as much if not security as the next deadbolt. In some parts of the world doors or more serious. But in my neighborhood if you wanted to break in you could just smash the glass part of the door and unlock it from the inside.

@artieartya

7 ай бұрын

Smart locks just meant to add convenience. Only as secure as any other dumb lock with a key.

@davidwalser462

7 ай бұрын

In some respects, these locks provide more security. For example, most will notify you when the lock is opened (with or without using a key). Also, most will let you know whether the lock is 'locked' or 'unlocked.' That way, if you've already left the house and are 30 minutes on the road, you can lock the door if you neglected to do that before leaving. All these things add an additional layer of security over a traditional deadbolt. On the other hand, they are 'smart' and offer an additional way for someone to defeat the lock. With a traditional deadbolt, the lock has to be picked. That method applies to most of the locks reviewed in this video. In addition to picking the lock, someone could connect to your wifi (or your z-wave network, or...) and simply tell the lock to open. While that may be more difficult than picking a lock, it's something that cannot be done with a traditional deadbolt. HTH

I would love to see an updated smart blub comparison video soon.

We got the Eufy one that has biometrics and a key code option. Never thought about getting one with Apple integration, probably because I am the sole android user in the home

I use the Encode Plus too. Use my watch to lock/unlock. Great for my neighbor that watches the cats when I’m away.

Thanks for the video, what if you don't want wifi or anything like this. Just keypad entry. But still want something slim that has a key?

What we need is a Matter over Thread smart lock which works with Home Assistant without any cloud dependencies/third party apps.

@andrewf6625

7 ай бұрын

The level lock!

Do you happen to have a video that doesnt involve smart home connection for these locks? We like having our current smart lock, but dont need the whole smart home connection stuff. Just need the electronic code setting with physical lock. Or could you recommend a good brand instead?

Which of these locks work with locks that turn the key more than 2 times or multiple locks?

@smart home solver i bought the Schlege encode yesterday, is there a way i can geofence with it?

I have the Z-Wave Schlage that you first reviewed and it worked on Smartthings forever, until they changed something recently. Now its inoperable and constantly connects and disconnects. Not sure what I need tondo to fix this?

I have 3 of the Ultraloqs and your assessment matches my experience. The lock itself is great, but the fingerprint reader is not very good. Adding several copies of your thumb helps if you're very consistent with what part you press. One thing you weren't able to notice since you onlt have one device: Adding multiple users to multiple locks is a pain - each user needs to be added to each lock individually. All that said, I do like the lock, I just wish the fingerprint reader were better.

@kolverius

3 ай бұрын

theres a man in YT that customize smartlock and one of the things that he change are the Finger print reader and whit that you give an upgrade to your smartlock tho... the name i think is Custom_Smarts or something like that; im sure is something whit custom but im not sure, maybe you could find it and when you do it u gonna seenall the things ppl can do to smartlocks tho.

Any suggestions for a commercial lock?

If I use the schlage connect with my smartthings hub. Is it possible to create/delete access codes from within smartthings? or how would I do it?

Do you know if the Nest X Yale is Home Assistant compatible?

Literally needed this video today and picked the connect before watching. Woo hoo

I got the Eufy smart lock with fingerprint and camera. I felt like it was a wifi deadbolt and ring doorbell in one.

The Aqara lock is hands down the best lock I’ve used.

I'd like to see a video about outdoor gate locks (that are 100% waterproof on both sides).

These are good locks, but I went August with mine. Same app as the Yale lock you featured, but it means the outside looks like a traditional, "dumb" lock and doesn't advertise to everyone that there is a smart lock installed. I was okay not having a keypad as auto unlock works reliably for me on my phone. :)

How about the Nuki 3.0 Pro? I recently got it and works perfect!

Very helpful. Thank you

Great video! Thank you!

I've tried a ton of different smart locks and I'm really enjoying the Aqara U100. Fingerprint scanner is easy for my family to use, and using my watch to unlock the door with HomeKit is awesome! Ultraloq was my least favorite. I loved the design, but the fingerprint scanner was so unreliable, and I had to get two of them within 1 year. Good concept but the hardware is not there yet.

Oh and what would you use for Alexa(with integrated hub) and Android phone. Any use nfc?

awesome video as always

Awesome video, I'd love for you to test eufy !

Does the Yale support a combo Android / Apple home?

I have the Level Smart Lock. It’s super discreet and replacing the batteries when they die is super easy! First time commenting, but been watching for a little while now, you have excellent content Reed!

Can any of these be controlled through the Google home app?

Can you set up HomeKey to require FaceID authentication before opening? I hate the idea if someone stealing my phone or watch and being able to open the door with them. Ugh.

What about a lock for us HOME ASSISTANT (sorry, this isn't Paul's channel) users? I currently have the Schlage Connect and have used it for a few years and it's great. However, I would like a lock in our next home that I can link to automations. So when a particular code is used to unlock the door, it can trigger one HA automation, or if a different code is used, another automation will run. It is looking like Aqara *might* be able to do this, but I figured I would ask you since you have one and could confirm.

Wish this list would've included the Level Locks

Is there any possibility, that you can test smart keypads (without lock) which are compatible with Home Assistant? I need one for my garage… for opening, for the light (normally with motion detector, but with a special code the light should be on constantly) As a lock, I‘m using one from Nuki, but they will not work for you, because our cylinders and doors look different. Greetings from Germany.

What about the Eufy doorlock?

I prefer Yale Doorman L3. Even if it's very expensive and I think it's not a US style of a lock / door handle, but for example in nordic countries Yale Doorman L3 kind of lock is really nice.

Do you use Home Bridge to connect the Schlage Encode Plus to HA? If so, how has that worked out for you? I installed 3 Ultraloqs last January, and so far I've had 3 warranty replacements. When the warranties are up, these are going in the trash.

Surprised you didn’t review the Eufy smart lock without the camera (S230). Huge fan even if it isn’t necessarily the top on Amazon.

@artieartya

7 ай бұрын

It’s def my top pick.

Hi! Aquara U100 didn't work with Home Assistant thru Zigbee?

Perfect timing on this video. I have been trying to decide the last few days which one to get. I have been leaning toward the Schlage connect but I guess I will look into the yale assure 2 before I decide.

If I were running a B&B, I’d just go with a non-smart lock with a keypad. I actually focused on the appearance and when you spend up to $300 for a stylish lower lock set, you don’t want to ugly it up with a non matching deadbolt. With that, the best option is Schlage, which all can be matched perfectly with the lower lock set. I ended up going with the old Schlage Sense which are still being sold, sometimes on clearance. It’s been around for years now, works perfectly with Apple Home, has a key cylinder which is easy to rekey, and looks pretty good despite the bulkiness.

@BKShortyTS1

Ай бұрын

Any suggestions on the lock needed? My batteries keep dying 😢

I’ve had all sorts of smart locks, starting with August when they first came out. Lockly was my favoriite followed by u-loc, but now we have an octogenarian living with us and the fingerprint locks aren’t cutting it anymore. Is anyone making a face-id type lock? I need one ASAP!

What is the best with camera and fingerprint? Philips now has one with palmprint sensor.. I wonder how good that works.

One thing about the aqara lock is that it locks by itself when you close the door. Works 90% of the time tho 😅

I have gone through 3 different smart locks on my front door. They all worked great "UNTIL" the Arizona summer comes. With the door facing West and the temperature and direct sunlight warped all the electronic parts. I wish they would test them for long direct heat, since it is not going away soon. I have also gone through 3 doorbells as well.

@Fuzzbear

7 ай бұрын

The non-touchpad keys were why I went with the ultraloq... my schlague failed after a couple of summers getting slammed by the sun.

@davidwalser462

7 ай бұрын

Another Arizona resident here: Which smart locks failed you in our hot summer sun? Our front door faces west, and the Logitech Circle View would overheat by 7:30am. When it did, not only did the camera shut down, so did the doorbell itself. I replaced the Logitech with the Aqara Video Doorbell G4. It, too, overheats, but the video AND the doorbell still work. I don't really like the looks of the Aqara, but it has been a solid performer for us.

@carltonwbrooks

7 ай бұрын

@@davidwalser462 First I used a Kwikset, then Schlage, and then Yale. What they all have in common is the "screen", no "push buttons". I think that the screen is the problem. Also in regards to a doorbell after using a Ring, Eufy and Amcrest the sun tweakd the case and the components as well. I went with a Dahua VTO PoE Doorbell. It is all metal and I recessed it in my front wall. It was eash for me to run a cat5 cable to it. Before i pushed it into the wall I put a lot of insulation around it. It gets warm but not supper hot. Reed aka @smartHomeSolver lives in my city, but if you watch the videos of his front door it is very well shaded most of the time. Hope that this helps.

@arcadeblast4752

11 күн бұрын

Arizona resident here, which smart lock works best that you recommend??? Please reply 😅

I have the U100 and I hate it. I’ve had connection issues with it. I even bought a hub and installed it in the closet 4 feet from the lock. Still drops. I have to pull a battery to get it working again. I’ll likely sell it for the Schlage encode plus since I wanted it for iPhones. I also have 3 eufy wifi locks. They work well, but integrating with HA kinda sucks. Would recommend over the Aqara though.

Do you have a suggestion for a bedroom handle lock with Alexa functionality, I want something that has a handle and can be left accessible most of the time, but can be told to go to lock mode only accessible by fingerprint or app, or speaking to Alexa. Is there an option that is reliable our ultraloq has been struggling lately.

Eufy seems too popular to not include in this review.

“Best” smartlocks until the lock-picking lawyer shows us hot to unlock them in 20 seconds.

Does Yale Assure 2 link with guesty and allow for automated numbers for guests?

Schlage Encode Plus is great! And it's cool to use iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock it.

I will go with the Eufy FingerPrint S230, Thanks for the video clip.

Zwave module units all are "offline" user codes. The Zwave controller sends the info to the lock. That would be true for all the Zwave locks and only would matter how many users are allowed in the lock.

What would you recommend for an iPhone and android family?

Hey Reed, could you make a video on bed sensors? (specifically your Withings mattress). Love your videos, keep it going!❤

@SmartHomeSolver

7 ай бұрын

I’ve been planning on it and sorry for taking so long. Yes I will!

@davidtomic1010

7 ай бұрын

@@SmartHomeSolver Just make sure not to lock us out of it! (🔒+1)

Thank you. This has been on my list to upgrade. Do the Apple ones work with Android as well? I'm assuming it's just NFC or Bluetooth?

@SmartHomeSolver

7 ай бұрын

They do work with an Android app. Just the nfc part is only Apple.

@markkempton4579

7 ай бұрын

@@SmartHomeSolver that's the part I meant. Thanks. That's too bad.

@shaggyfilms

7 ай бұрын

It makes me wonder if it’s only because android doesn’t have a “HomeKey” feature yet? HomeKey runs on NFC so it shouldn’t be too hard for android phones to use it too down the road.

@davidwalser462

7 ай бұрын

@@shaggyfilms Yes and no. Could you get an Android phone to recognize the NFC signal and then instruct the lock to open? Sure, in theory, that's possible. The problem is you still wouldn't have all of the very nice features Apple had built into Apple Home key. For example, with Apple Home key, you can give visitors a virtual key that allows them NFC access to your home. Again, in theory, you could find a way to do that using Android, but it would take a lot of time and effort to create all the features Apple has already created. Will some third party create an Android app that allows Android phones to do all the things an iPhone or Apple Watch can do? Maybe. How many apps are there that allow you to watch Apple Secure Video on your Android phone? I suspect that's the number that will be released to allow Android users access to Apple Home key's features.

Lockily this video is not filled to the brim with lock puns. It would have been a shot for open goal to do so. Unfortunately the Schlage locks are not available here in Europe so I guess I am out of lock with that. Thanks for the great review.

@SmartHomeSolver

7 ай бұрын

Good one!!! 🤣

what about home assistant integration, let' say you need one from home usage, I would want to know who just opened the door, for example if I enter home I would like to start playing a certain playlist on spotify, in your opinion which one of these locks can allow us to create these configurations on homeassistant?

Hey, is your Schlage Encode Plus connected to your Ring Alarm also? I know it the Apple ecosystem. I’m just asking, I use Ring as well. But I in the Apple ecosystem too.

I will say.. if using the single universal physical key is an important factor, all the Schlage smart locks can easily be re-keyed to an existing key as well. The tumblers can be removed just by the two screws inside the lock. Then take all the locks to local hardware or locksmith and they can re-key it for just a few bucks. Lowe’s does it for free even.

Need a lock with camera that works with homekit any recommendations?

Any chance you would review the Level lock plus and its keypad?

@devinspratt586

7 ай бұрын

Yeah why not include this one?

@quantum5

7 ай бұрын

level lock seems very attractive, but i cant get lockpick lawyers comment out of my head. hollowing out the deadbolt to house the battery seems like it would greatly weaken the security. granted locks are meant just to keep honest people honest.

@SmartHomeSolver

7 ай бұрын

I’ve heard people like the Level Lock so I would be curious to try it. I didn’t include it in this video because it doesn’t have an attached keypad.

@artieartya

7 ай бұрын

Level lock takes battery inside the dead bolt which means deadbolt is hollow. Security degraded as result.

@andre.barreto

7 ай бұрын

​@@artieartyaits been tested to be just as strong. Also your house has glass windows 😉

You should review the Eufy Video Smart lock. It is amazing and better than all of these! BTW I love your channel :)

Any thoughts about the August locks?

What if you have a Google phone and apple phone users in the family? Also best with no added hubs? I don’t need extra stuff to just unlock a door without a key. Prolly a code is sufficient and ability to add a temp one or easily change it.

What about wyze lock?

Thanks Reed.

On the Encode plus smart lock, do to need an apple hub in order to use an iPhone or Apple Watch to open the lock?

@bwhite1234

2 ай бұрын

It sounds like you can use it with Apple HomeKit on your iPhone or watch.

I wait for LockPickingLawyer his reaction….

Are there any Android versions for phone or smart watch?

Can you do locks with cameras next? Thank you 😊