Smart Locks
Best WiFi Smart Lock (2026): 4 Models Side by Side
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For a wifi smart lock, the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE leads with a fingerprint reader, a keypad, built-in WiFi, and auto-lock. The Schlage Encode follows with a touchscreen keypad and app control, while the Yale adds auto-unlock and the eufy adds a camera with palm vein unlocking.
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Top picks at a glance
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Best OverallULTRALOQ Bolt SE Wifi Smart Deadbolt Lock9.8 View on Amazon -
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Compare the specs
Ranked on fingerprint reader, keypad, auto-lock, phone app control, works with alexa / google from each listing, plus how many buyers have rated it. A dash (—) means we could not confirm that figure from the listing.
| Pick | Fingerprint reader | Keypad | Auto-lock | Phone app control | Works with Alexa / Google | Weight | Warranty |
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| 1. ULTRALOQ Bolt SE Wifi Smart Deadbolt Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | 18-month |
| 2. Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.4 lb | 3-year |
| 3. Yale WiFi Smart Lock Deadbolt with Keypad | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 lb | 1-year |
| 4. eufy Security Video Smart Lock FamiLock S3 | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | 5.4 lb | 18-month |
ULTRALOQ Bolt SE Wifi Smart Deadbolt Lock
It pairs a fingerprint reader and keypad with built-in WiFi, Matter support, and auto-lock for front doors.
- Fingerprint reader
- Keypad
- Auto-lock
- Phone app control
- Works with Alexa / Google
- 18-month warranty stated
Good for
- Buyers who want fingerprint and code entry
- Buyers who want app control without a hub
Skip it if
- You want more than 50 access codes
- You want more than 50 fingerprints
It stores up to 50 fingerprints and 50 passcodes, with app control, a web portal, and 2 mechanical keys. Built-in WiFi gives remote lock and unlock from anywhere, and Matter over Thread links it with Apple Home and other Matter apps with a compatible hub. Auto-lock sets a preset timer or locks at a button press, and the zinc alloy build carries an 18-month warranty.
Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock
It pairs a touchscreen keypad with built-in WiFi, app control, and auto-lock with time delay options.
- Keypad
- Auto-lock
- Phone app control
- Works with Alexa / Google
- 3-year warranty stated
Good for
- Buyers who want a touchscreen keypad
- Buyers who want up to 100 access codes
Skip it if
- You want more than 100 access codes
- You want a lock lighter than 3.4 lb
It connects to home WiFi and gives app control from anywhere through the Schlage Home app. The touchscreen keypad takes up to 100 access codes, and auto-lock relocks the door with time delay options or off. It runs on 4 AA batteries for up to 6 months, with a low-battery indicator and a 3-year warranty.
Yale WiFi Smart Lock Deadbolt with Keypad
It pairs a keypad with auto-unlock, DoorSense, and WiFi control without a hub.
- Keypad
- Auto-lock
- Phone app control
- Works with Alexa / Google
- 1-year warranty stated
Good for
- Buyers who want auto-unlock on arrival
- Buyers who want scheduled code sharing
Skip it if
- You want a lock lighter than 1 lb
- You want a warranty longer than 1 year
It unlocks on its own when you arrive home, with a keypad, app control, and a backup key. DoorSense checks that the door is fully closed and auto-lock locks it, while scheduled code sharing gives timed entry to guests. It connects to 2.4 or 5 GHz WiFi, works from -22 degrees F to 140 degrees F, and carries a 1-year warranty.
eufy Security Video Smart Lock FamiLock S3
It pairs palm vein unlocking with a 2K camera, a rear video screen, and 16GB built-in storage.
- Phone app control
- Works with Alexa / Google
- 18-month warranty stated
Good for
- Buyers who want palm vein unlocking
- Buyers who want a camera and lock in one device
Skip it if
- You want a lock lighter than 5.4 lb
- You want a warranty longer than 18 months
It unlocks by palm vein in 0.6 seconds and shows visitors on a 2K camera with a 150 degree head-to-toe view. The rear video screen shows the front door without a phone app, and 16GB built-in storage holds video on the lock. A rechargeable battery gives up to 4 months of use, plus 4 AAA batteries for an extra month, with an 18-month warranty.
How to choose
Entry methods compared
Entry methods separate these picks. The ULTRALOQ takes fingerprints, codes, app control, and 2 mechanical keys, the Schlage takes codes on a touchscreen keypad, the Yale takes codes, app control, and a backup key, and the eufy takes palm vein scans. Match the entry method to who needs access and how they reach the door.
WiFi, Matter, and hubs
All four picks use WiFi, but Matter and hub needs differ. The ULTRALOQ gives app control through built-in WiFi and Matter over Thread with a compatible hub, the Schlage and Yale connect to WiFi for app control, and the eufy links with Matter and Apple Home. Check whether your home already has the hub a pick needs before you choose.
Power and warranties
Battery life and warranty terms differ across the list. The ULTRALOQ runs up to 18 months, the Schlage up to 6 months on 4 AA batteries, the Yale gives low-power alerts when batteries run low, and the eufy gives up to 4 months plus an extra month on 4 AAA batteries. Warranty terms run 18 months on the ULTRALOQ and eufy, 3 years on the Schlage, and 1 year on the Yale.
FAQ
Which wifi smart lock leads this list?
The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE leads with a fingerprint reader, a keypad, built-in WiFi, and auto-lock.
Which locks work with Alexa and Google Assistant?
All four picks work with Alexa and Google Assistant, with app control on each and voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant.
Which lock has a camera?
The eufy has a 2K camera with a 150 degree head-to-toe view, a rear video screen, and 16GB built-in storage.
Which locks have auto-lock?
The ULTRALOQ, Schlage, and Yale have auto-lock, with the Schlage offering time delay options and the Yale using DoorSense.
