The best smart locks for 2020 by erika rawes and john velasco september 3 2020 this article was last updated by digital trends editor john velasco on 9 2 2020.
Best smart door lock.
This simple set provides the essentials when it comes to keeping your home safe and secure.
Smart locks generally come in two configurations for deadbolts.
With your smartphone connected to a smart electronic door lock your door automatically unlocks as you approach and automatically locks when you leave.
Amazonbasics exterior knob with lock and deadbolt buy on amazon.
Some smart locks don t work with a smartphone app or any smart home networking hubs at all.
For some scheduling and user code limits will be important.
There s no need to remember to lock the door or fish your key out of a pocket or purse.
Basic home security doesn t have to break the bank with a budget door lock like the amazonbasics entry knob with lock and deadbolt.
Some keyless door locks also include a keypad so that you can unlock the door by entering a code.
The best 6 smart locks of 2020.
The first is a full deadbolt lockset including the deadbolt the exterior keyed lock and or keypad and the interior.
For others having a door lock that can be retrofitted instead of.
Updated may 14 2020.
The best smart locks for 2020.
The wyze lock is our new budget pick and the august smart lock and the alfred db1 are new additions to the competition section.
Ideally you should be able to schedule for when these keys will work.
The best smart locks.
A connected lock offers both security and flexibility letting you control access to your home with your phone.
Keys are so 20th century.
Picking the best smart lock for your home depends on a few things.
The best smart locks will let you create a number of temporary keys which you can send to others to open the door.
For a budget lock expect to pay between 100 and 150 and for more features expect the price to go into the 200 400 range.